GPX output for Garmin POI Loader GSAK GPX Macro 2008-08-20T18:14:38Z 0.00 2008-08-20T18:14:38Z Off Planet Cache III Information 15240 SymbolAndName Off Planet Cache III by Twinstars, Eve/Oth/0000/Tb:N, (D:1/T:1) Pl:9/12/2008, LF: N40° 37.170, W99° 03.887 Description: Your goal is to view deep space objects (the caches) through an amateur astronomer’s telescope and report the caches you found (saw) in your log of this event.Randal Heckman the brother-in-law of Twinstars (aka Harlan Seyfer) owns an amateur observatory about four miles south of Kearney. We’ll be viewing the sky from this location at the coordinates given. There should also be a number of geocachers who are amateur astronomers that will have their telescopes set up expressly for their fellow cache hunters. So there should be quite a bit to see. It is a good idea to arrive shortly before sunset around 7:30 PM. There is plenty of room to park; however try to park with your headlights pointed north and away from the observing area. When it comes time to leave you’ll be headed in the right direction and your lights won’t blind the astronomers. See the accompanying photo for the route to the observatory and the parking area. Heckman Observatory is located in the middle of a section. Enter from the north side of the section. There is no other way in.* When turning south off the gravel road take the “road” on the east side of the fence (see photo). Keep on the “road” and you should have no problem. Fine print: If you bring bug spray be sure to apply it away from the telescopes; it damages optics. If you look at a map it's probably wrong. Road 26 (26Rd) doesn't exist through this section. There are no restrooms available (apologies). The site is mostly flat and the grass mowed; given that it is handicap accessible. No cobbler allowed. It gums up the telescope works. If the sky is overcast this event will be canceled for somewhat obvious reasons. * However some geocachers — from force of habit — may choose to bushwhack in. That being the case the south route is the more interesting as there are a number of coyote dens in thick brush. We may hear the pack howling after sunset especially if there are wayward cachers. U.S. Naval Observatory Astronomical Applications Department Sun and Moon Data for One Day The following information is provided for Heckman Observatory Kearney County Nebraska: Friday 12 September 2008 Central Daylight Time SUN Begin civil twilight 6:47 a.m. Sunrise 7:15 a.m. Sun transit 1:32 p.m. Sunset 7:49 p.m. End civil twilight 8:17 p.m. (After that time it stops being civil and gets cranky.) MOON Moonrise 6:04 p.m. on preceding day Moonset 4:11 a.m. Moonrise 6:32 p.m. Moon transit 11:50 p.m. Moonset 5:18 a.m. on following day Phase of the Moon on 12 September: waxing gibbous with 92% of the Moon's visible disk illuminated. Full Moon on 15 September 2008 at 4:14 a.m. Central Daylight Time. Image of Jupiter courtesy Astronomy Picture of the Day http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod specifically: NASA ESA A. Simon-Miller (Goddard Space Flight Center) I. de Pater M. Wong (UC Berkeley) This event offered in conjunction with Kearney's 'Fifth Annual Geopicnic andamp; Campfire' (GC1D47F) Somewhat organized by proud Nebraskache Members Write note by Seeking Hearts 8/15/2008 - Hoping to attend with my geobuddies from Hastings. Will Attend by cachephrase 8/9/2008 - Hoping to attend especially since we only have to be civil until 8:17 according to the forecast. Is a gibbous moon one that hangs over Gibbon? Could bring T-mount if mounting a Nikon is a possibility. Let me know. Will Attend by catsnfish 8/8/2008 - We'll be in the area for the picnic so we'll be there if we can find the way..... [This entry was edited by catsnfish on Sunday August 10 2008 at 4:32:25 AM.] Will Attend by DTHT 8/8/2008 - We enjoyed this last year so we don't want to miss this year. Maybe we will get to see some planets in the cobbler galaxy!! [:D] [:I] Will Attend by HuskerMagna 8/7/2008 - Planning on attending the Picnic along with Jynjur so we'll add this one to our agenda. **** Hint: **** 0.00 2008-08-20T18:14:38Z Let's Meet at Tommy's Information 15240 SymbolAndName Let's Meet at Tommy's by zooluton, Eve/Oth/FFF0/Tb:N, (D:1/T:1) Pl:9/20/2008, LF:8/16/2008 N40° 54.455, W98° 20.370 Description: Come one come all this event is open to everybody out of towners welcome. Meet Talk geocaching Laugh with each other Laugh at each other (you know who you are). This will be a recurring monthly event. Where: At the posted coordinates. Date: 09/20/2008 Time: 9:00 A.M. This location is smoke free has FREE WIFI and a full menu for those who would like to eat (no purchase necessary to attend). Nebraskache Member Attended by mack-attack 8/16/2008 - Nice to hit Tommy's and see fellow cachers. Great food and great stories. Enjoyed the event. Attended by SnickerJim 8/16/2008 - First time here. Mack-attack and I out after 'county' caches this weekend. Met some great people and had a good breakfast. Thanks for the event. Write note by Toot and Toot Toot 8/16/2008 - had a good time today. Will Attend by LadyGunslinger 8/13/2008 - Planning to be there with cachephrase! Maybe she'll break out the tiara and wear it?!?! Attended by Hawser2 6/21/2008 - Thanks for the good time. Great seeing everyone. I will try to make it to the picnic but a co-worker scheduled his wedding the same day. He should know better than that. **** Hint: WE'LL BE IN THE BACK **** 0.00 2008-08-20T18:14:38Z Kearney's "Fifth Annual Geopicnic & Campfire" Information 15240 SymbolAndName Kearney's "Fifth Annual Geopicnic and Campfire" by zooluton, Eve/Oth/0000/Tb:Y, (D:1/T:1) Pl:9/13/2008, LF: N40° 39.298, W98° 59.303 **Travel Bug(s)** The oldy (id = 264154, ref = TBPMN1) Description: BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!!! THE FIFTH ANNUAL “ KEARNEY GEOPICNIC AND CAMPFIRE!!” Saturday Sept 13th @ 11:30 am Fort Kearnry SRA Last year we broke the 100 mark this year lets try for more. So bring everyone you can. About the Potluck Picnic. It will start at 12:00 ( noon) Sept. 13th We ask that you bring a Favorite Food (enough to feed your group) to Share with us we will provide a Drink Paper Plates Forks Spoons Etc. Don’t Forget Your Appetite!!! About the Campfire. The Campfire will Start at 7:00 pm Sept. 13th The Campfire is a Great way to end the Day. We Roast Hotdogs Marshmallows We spend Hours talking about our Favorite Past Time Geocaching!!! And of course we can not forget about the 'NIGHT CACHE' If you thought last years was incredible then you can't miss this years ***PLEASE NOTE*** Fort Kearney Recreation Area is a State Park. We are Required to have a State Park Sticker to Enter the Park. Alcoholic Beverages ARE NOT ALLOWED in the Park. Please abide by the Rules to keep us in “Good Standings” with Park Manager. ***General Information*** There are 134 caches within 10 miles of the picnic site. For the football fans among us Nebraska plays New Mexico St.this day. You can Now Reserve a Camping Spot Online at: andnbsp; Nebraska Game andamp; Parks Campsite reservations. Write note by Twinstars 8/17/2008 - Contryguy missed a detail on the Weather Aircraft. Will Attend by NevaP 8/17/2008 - With both Heartland Cacher and the Lost Cacher planning to attend how can I stay away. Campsite #92 reserved. I hope to bring the trailer this year which means I will also bring KP the Reluctant Cacher who may be converted by Cobbler. Write note by Contryguy 8/17/2008 - I have heard a rumor that Twinstars (Harlan S) is in charge of the weather this year after he parted the clouds for last years Off Planet Cache. I would recommend that the temperature be set between 68 and 78 and the humidity lowered to 15% and no rain on Friday Sat and Sun Harlan Write note by Sioneva 8/17/2008 - I have reserved the Presidential Suite. This year coincidentally of course it turned out to be... 88! :) Will be bringing my bike along for a ride along the kearney Hike/Bike Trail on Sunday. Fueled by cobbler I am sure I will go far! Write note by Big Dawgg and Cardinal Girl 8/15/2008 - Some behind the scenes pictures of preparations for the picnic. **** Hint: ****