Johann Carl Friedrich Gauss (30 April 1777 – 23 February 1855) was a German mathematician and physicist who made significant contributions to many fields in mathematics and sciences. Sometimes referred to as the Princeps mathematicorum (‘Prince of Mathematics’), Gauss made his first major discovery whilst still a teenager, and wrote the incredible Disquisitiones Arithmeticae, his magnum opus, by the time he was 21. Many know Gauss for his outstanding mental ability – quoted to have added the numbers 1 to 100 within seconds whilst attending primary school (with the aid of a clever trick). After graduating in 1798 (at the age of 22), he began to make several important contributions in major areas of mathematics, most notably number theory (especially on Prime numbers). He went on to prove the fundamental theorem of algebra, and introduced the Gaussian gravitational constant in physics (k), as well as much more – all this before he was 24! Needless to say, he continued his work up until his death at the age of 77, and had made major advances in the field which have echoed down through time.
Gauss had an exceptional influence in many fields of mathematics and science and is ranked among history's most influential mathematicians.
The Cache
This is an easy multi requiring a variety of TOTT, and involves finding and solving 2 or 4 waypoints (including the posted ccords and GZ), depending on your skill and knowledge.
At WP1 (the posted coordinates) you will discover some information if you have the right equipment.
Depending on your mathematical and geospatial knowledge you will discover all the information you need for GZ. However if that eludes you the coordiantes for WP2 & WP3 are also provided.
Should you choose the second option the information you require for GZ will be made clear by combining WP2 & WP3, however it will take a little longer overall.
Please tread lightly in the bushland and leave the cache in the same condition you found it. Be gentle!
If you do find rubbish around GZ please practice a some CITO and collect it and help maintain this lovely little reserve
Please include in you log whether you took the quick or long approach.