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Burlington Earth Clock - OU0593
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Owner: stargatekrewe
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Altitude: m. ASL.
 Region: United States > Vermont
Cache type: Virtual
Size: No container
Status: Ready for Search
Date hidden: 2012-09-12
Date created: 2012-09-12
Date published: 2012-09-12
Last modification: 2012-09-12
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Kid Friendly  Wheelchair Access  Listed on OCNA Only  Quick Cache  Password needed to post log entry! 

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Description EN

Note: This cache requires a password to log.

Congratulations, you have found your way to an Earth Clock!

The Earth Clock is a 43-foot diameter stone circle consisting of 14 five-to-ten-foot-high stones in a ring. The stones are aligned like a compass. When you stand in the center and look west to the Adirondack Mountains, the five stones on that side are positioned to mark the horizon where the sun sets at the Solstices, Equinoxes and the mid-points between these times of the year.

The center of the circle is a sundial made of flat granite, so when you stand in the exact center of the circle, your shadow tells the time of day. When you stand on today's date, your shadow will point to a solar time (time by the sun) on the oval stones. Solar time varies because the earth's orbit is elliptical and its axis is tilted.

As you stand on the center granite disc, face due north. What time are you facing. Enter the number for the log password.

A picture is also required for this cache. Afterall you came here for an education on how the Earth Clock works, right? So we know the date you logged the cache, but show us what time you were at the cache by taking a picture of your shadow on the time! I can't think of a more entertaining way to show what time you were actually at a cache site. FYI: Don't forget to convert solar time to civil time. There is a nearby sign that explains exactly what you must do. Smile

This cache is right along the Island Line Trail which is a 12 mile multi-use (biking, jogging, walking) trail along the shore of Lake Champlain. Bring your bike and enjoy your visit and the scenery.

You are also in walking distance of the Switchback Brewing Company that gives tours here (call in advance): N 44 27.377' W 73 13.194'

And also the world's tallest stack of filing cabinets (Don't ask), located here: N 44 27.344' W 73 13.015'

 

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