B.I Solar System Geocache Hunt
Discover Bainbridge Island Parks with your family while travelling through our scaled solar system model.
Welcome to the Washington State’s only solar system geocache, scaled to a 5 foot Sun, located on Bainbridge Island! Below you will find fun facts about our model solar system, as well as the GPS coordinates of each planet, including Pluto. Our stamps have been replaced with 3D printed placards. Take a photo of you and your friends with each 3D printed placard at each location and email me your photos for a fun finisher patch to iron onto your backpack, jacket, or wherever your imagination takes you!
Current Conditions of the Hunt
The hunt was completely reinstalled with 3D printed placards on 9/14/2020.
What do I need to find the planets?
To find the planets you need nothing more than Google or Apple maps. You can enter the coordinates below for each spot to bring up navigation. I like to use the first set of coordinates, without the N or W, as they are easier to input. If you get to the location but don't spot the planet - check out photo hints on each planetary page!
If you find you love the solar system tour and want to start discovering your own treasures, I suggest c:Geo or the Geocaching apps!
Getting to Bainbridge Island:
From Seattle you can take the WADOT ferry to Bainbridge Island. The Sun and inner planets are walkable from the ferry. Jupiter and Saturn can be walked from the ferry terminal with a bit of extra effort. Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto will require a car.
From Kitsap County you can drive across the Agate pass bridge onto Bainbridge Island and follow highway 305 into the town center where the Sun resides.
About the Battle Point Astronomical Association:
The Battle Point Astronomical Association is located at Battle Point Park and houses a 27.5 inch reflecting telescope. The observatory is open to the public on second Saturdays with BPAstroKIDS shows at 4 and 5pm and adult shows at 7:30pm. Membership to the observatory gives you access to all public events, our telescope check out program, private star parties, and more. Join us today!
Annual Family Membership – $30
Annual Individual Membership – $20
Annual Junior Membership – $10
Problems?
Email Dr. Erica at DrErica@RosieResearch.com if supplies are missing at any location.