Virtual Triceratops Sandy Bay, Tasmania, Australia
By
DDTs on 23-Aug-11. Waypoint GA3317
Cache Details
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| Type: | Virtual |
| Container: | Virtual |
| Coordinates: | S42° 54.256' E147° 19.554' (WGS 84) |
| 55G 526604E 5249764N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 41 m |
| Local Government Area: | Hobart |
/147.3259,-42.904267,14/400x200?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiY2F1Z2h0YXR3b3JrIiwiYSI6ImNqa2l4ZzNzMDE5bjgzdm1sZGpuODF1Mm0ifQ.q8YMzVyzDJJlJHHV8EMjwQ)
Description
A virtual dinosaur was placed at this location for National Science Week 2011 - it will apparently be there at least until the end of August. You will need a smartphone, the current version of the Layar app and the Jurassic Science Week layer to see the virtual dinosaur.
To log this cache, post a photo of a dinosaur doing something academic at the location during your visit there (e.g. reading a textbook, wearing an academic hat, Googling). The dinosaur can be the virtual one or plastic or plush or pictorial or whatever you choose.
If you enjoy virtual dinosaurs, you might also like to visit the pteranodon which is nearby at 42 54.242, 147 19.808. We have not listed it as a separate virtual cache due to the close proximity to the triceratops.
Logs
hi DDTs thanks for this virtual cache, and for introducing me to this app and to Jurassic week! Was in the general area so got organised, visited, eventually worked out what to so and grabbed a pic
Thanks for the adventure and the new stuff.
Thanks for the adventure and the new stuff.
Rated: for Overall Experience
Neglected to log this one when found. Mr T and Mr T jr photographed this dino while waiting for geodaughter to finish ballet nearby. TFTC
This was a fun little virtual cache where I found these with mummmy, Jessica and caughtatwork. Thanks for this cache here today.
Rated: for Overall Experience
Out with the family on a week in Hobart and before lunch we decided to go and find some dinosaurs. I remember when these were first published and was very envious that they were so far away. Today we loaded up the app, grabbed the layer and we were off to see what we could find. We found a lot today and they were all very cool and fun to catch. Thanks for this series of virtual caches with a difference.
Rated: for Overall Experience
Surprised to find these virtual dinosaurs still roaming the streets of Hobart. Today we managed to capture their image and grab a smilie. Thanks DDTs for our dinosaur encounter we enjoyed the experience.
Rated: for Overall Experience
Have been wanting to do these virtuals for a long time and today was the day technology and the dinosaur gods aligned. Had lots of fun. TFTV
Rated: for Overall Experience
While out grabbing a few caches to start the new year off myself and Goose of GooseandEgg discovered a few Dinos on our travels.
Rated: for Overall Experience
SSR and I were looking for pirate treasure and came across some sleeping giants. This one was so placid I was able to pat it. Good fun TFTC
Rated: for Overall Experience
DIY virtual dinosaur? That was me again! Thanks DDT's - it was a fabulous series, even not having the right technology, I still enjoyed the photos with my little dino!
On a very warm and muggy day, I tracked down the last of the dinosaurs.
I think he must have been coming out of the Stanley Burbury Theatre after a lecture - but I guess it's academic
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I think he must have been coming out of the Stanley Burbury Theatre after a lecture - but I guess it's academic
.After finding my 1000th cache, and while heading back to the car I encountered this dinosaur and his friend - but which is which? 
Found him hanging around the admin area for the uni. He is obviously the first line of defence in ensuring the uni attracts the right persons!! Love this series and the whole concept of these ancient creatures. TFTC.
I don't have an appropriate device for running the required application, nor do I have a pet dinosaur to bring with me. I hope that a photo taken in the appropriate location showing lack of dinosaur activity is sufficient for logging a find on this cache.
Ah i remember the time i spent at uni. All those assignments and essays... I do not miss that lifestyle.
After a bit of a search, we eventually found Pteranodon ! 
For future searches, try S42 54.242 E147 19.608
Exciting !!!
Thanks DDTs !
For future searches, try S42 54.242 E147 19.608
Exciting !!!
Thanks DDTs !
Hi DDTs
After not being able download the application yesterday and purchasing a dinosaur for the purposes of these caches; last night I got to work and finally got the application installed on the phone.
Set off early this morning to try the new system out.
Arrived here to an empty car park, loaded up the application and tried to find the criter.
Finally got him in the picture, but couldn't get him to size down to fit the frame. Tried to get a photo on the phone and the camera button did not take the picture.
How can I log my find?
Take a photo with a normal camera of the phone with the Triceraptos displayed on its screen.
Hence a photo of a phone and said image.
Off to Budgietas for a lesson was next on the agenda.
Great concept, images out of nowhere - I felt like an illusionist. Great feeling to be a magician - and a great idea for caching. Congratlations on providing this series of caches.
Cheers; OldSaint.
After not being able download the application yesterday and purchasing a dinosaur for the purposes of these caches; last night I got to work and finally got the application installed on the phone.
Set off early this morning to try the new system out.
Arrived here to an empty car park, loaded up the application and tried to find the criter.
Finally got him in the picture, but couldn't get him to size down to fit the frame. Tried to get a photo on the phone and the camera button did not take the picture.
How can I log my find?
Take a photo with a normal camera of the phone with the Triceraptos displayed on its screen.
Hence a photo of a phone and said image.
Off to Budgietas for a lesson was next on the agenda.
Great concept, images out of nowhere - I felt like an illusionist. Great feeling to be a magician - and a great idea for caching. Congratlations on providing this series of caches.
Cheers; OldSaint.
Rated: for Overall Experience
Found this guys strolling around the University and thought "Oooh a Dinosaur" hehehe thanks for the cache guys
Hi - Thank you for the great concept.
I have Geo Kid A here with Triceratops. Geo Kid A has a dinosaur from Geo Kid O with a notebook and pen. As academic as I could get at the time.
I have spent many hours in the lecture hall inside this building, and introduced the kids to where daddy went to school. I think this is the best photo of the dinosaur, although this can be tricky animals to keep still.
Thank you DDT for the caches they are great. Hopefully we will complete on Friday. A great family activity
I have Geo Kid A here with Triceratops. Geo Kid A has a dinosaur from Geo Kid O with a notebook and pen. As academic as I could get at the time.
I have spent many hours in the lecture hall inside this building, and introduced the kids to where daddy went to school. I think this is the best photo of the dinosaur, although this can be tricky animals to keep still.
Thank you DDT for the caches they are great. Hopefully we will complete on Friday. A great family activity
Rated: for Overall Experience
The little red tags dressed in their school uniforms ... academics ? ... well maybe in a few years
Thanks for the cache DDT's
Thanks for the cache DDT's
