This cache is part of the official “Discover Mission Viejo GeoTour GT4D8” which will lead visitors to discover trails, parks, and other prominent locations throughout Mission Viejo. Those who complete the tour will be eligible to receive a GeoCoin for their achievement by completing the GeoTour passport and finding code words. Passports and instructions can be found here: Geocaching | City of Mission Viejo.
THE CACHE IS AT THE ABOVE COORDINATES!!!
Sea West partnered with Saddleback college to supply and install a 18’-6’’ Ash Dome for new observatory possibilities for the students majoring in astronomy, doing the Astrophysics program, and even Associate in Science Degree. Not only does the college provide these degrees, they made sure to incorporate all students, meaning the dome is ADA compliant so every student can learn for the best of them! At the time of this cache being published the dome is almost 10 years old. The college officially opened in 1968 but the dome wasn’t built until 2016. Inside of the dome there are two 42’’ 4K monitors to provide the best viewing possible of astronomical objects in space. The dome is equipped with Bisque observatory software, which is even used in some of the largest observatories out there. The dome isn’t the only thing at the observatory center. There is a observation deck with 20 powered piers and telescopes. It may seem astonishing that there is so much history about the observatory, the observatory is open to the public occasionally, but normally limited to student use. Now it’s your turn to visit the observatory and find this cache. Also don’t forget to come prepared with your travel bugs and geocoins because this is a perfect hotel for them!