One that I wondered about was all the galaxies that have the name NGC and then some number. It turns out the NGC catalog is short for New General Catalogue, and it's a list of 7,840 interesting objects in the night sky.
@RogerB said:
There is an engineering company in the area that has initials N.G.C. Maybe it is equipment monitoring the stability of concrete or traffic vibration.
I figured it had something to do with that or the traffic signals...
@asheland said:
Today I pulled up to that intersection and there were no cars so I pulled up really close!
The nVent RAYCHEM Power Line carrier Interface (PLI) module
is part of the nVent RAYCHEM NGC heat-tracing control and
monitoring system. The PLI module receives input from the
power wires for the heat-tracing circuits, which carry the
signal from the nVent RAYCHEM SES/SPC or legacy 700-TT-R
transmitters. The transmitters provide pipe temperatures from
RTDs and continuity confirmation; they are typically located at
the front and/or end of the heat-tracing circuit. The PLI module
can receive signals from up to nVent RAYCHEM 127 SES/SPC
or nVent RAYCHEM 255 700-TT-R transmitters. PLI modules
communicate with a central NGC controller using a single
RS-485 bus (a shielded, twisted pair).
TOOLS REQUIRED
To make conduit entries into enclosure:
• Drill or hole punch
To make connections to PLI module:
• 3.5 mm flat-blade screwdriver
• Wire stripper/cutter
Comments
One that I wondered about was all the galaxies that have the name NGC and then some number. It turns out the NGC catalog is short for New General Catalogue, and it's a list of 7,840 interesting objects in the night sky.
U.S. Type Set
Somebody’s box of 200.
MY GOLD TYPE SET https://pcgs.com/setregistry/type-sets/complete-type-sets/gold-type-set-12-piece-circulation-strikes-1839-1933/publishedset/321940
My YouTube Channel
I could not stand the suspense @asheland ..... so what is IT?


Mouse ranchero?
"Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working" Pablo Picasso
You snatched it up........right?
No idea!
My YouTube Channel
Who's exit ramp?
I can see a lot of NGC stuff out the window.........along a road.
The more qualities observed in a coin, the more desirable that coin becomes!
My Jefferson Nickel Collection
NGC
Nebula Galaxy Cluster
compressed in a small box
NGC 604
Isn't she pretty? 
Remember Men In Black and the galaxy in a key chain?

WEEEEEEEEEELL doggie!
"A dog breaks your heart only one time and that is when they pass on". Unknown
Funny !!!
Insert witicism here. [ xxx ]
Is it ticking?
BST: endeavor1967, synchr, kliao, Outhaul, Donttellthewife, U1Chicago, ajaan, mCarney1173, SurfinHi, MWallace, Sandman70gt, mustanggt, Pittstate03, Lazybones, Walkerguy21D, coinandcurrency242 , thebigeng, Collectorcoins, JimTyler, USMarine6, Elkevvo, Coll3ctor, Yorkshireman, CUKevin, ranshdow, CoinHunter4, bennybravo, Centsearcher, braddick, Windycity, ZoidMeister, mirabela, JJM, RichURich, Bullsitter, jmski52, LukeMarshall, coinsarefun, MichaelDixon, NickPatton, ProfLiz, Twobitcollector,Jesbroken oih82w8, DCW
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS REQUIRED
https://www.nventthermal.com/Images/Raychem-IM-H58680-PLI-EN_tcm432-26082.pdf
INYNWHWeTrust-TexasNationals,ajaan,blu62vette
coinJP, Outhaul ,illini420,MICHAELDIXON, Fade to Black,epcjimi1,19Lyds,SNMAN,JerseyJoe, bigjpst, DMWJR , lordmarcovan, Weiss,Mfriday4962,UtahCoin,Downtown1974,pitboss,RichieURich,Bullsitter,JDsCoins,toyz4geo,jshaulis, mustanggt, SNMAN, MWallace, ms71, lordmarcovan
Strange boxes in strange places....may not be a good idea to pick it up....
Cheers, RickO
Long Shoals Road, I26 Asheville, NC.


It's up for grabs.
My YouTube Channel
Will you do the grabbing if it's still there?
You should leave a PCGS box next to it.
Great transactions with oih82w8, JasonGaming, Moose1913.
Or cross out the NGC with a marker and write PCGS!


My YouTube Channel
Successful transactions with : MICHAELDIXON, Manorcourtman, Bochiman, bolivarshagnasty, AUandAG, onlyroosies, chumley, Weiss, jdimmick, BAJJERFAN, gene1978, TJM965, Smittys, GRANDAM, JTHawaii, mainejoe, softparade, derryb
Bad transactions with : nobody to date
I grabbed it, it's gone now.
Successful transactions with : MICHAELDIXON, Manorcourtman, Bochiman, bolivarshagnasty, AUandAG, onlyroosies, chumley, Weiss, jdimmick, BAJJERFAN, gene1978, TJM965, Smittys, GRANDAM, JTHawaii, mainejoe, softparade, derryb
Bad transactions with : nobody to date
maybe some wires coming out the side of it as well?
That's the exit! LOL
My YouTube Channel
Important update:
it’s still there

My YouTube Channel
@asheland "it’s still there
"
If it was PCGS it would be gone by now.
@asheland
Please keep us updated
Also, your monitoring of this situation has given me a great idea for a new thread.
Boston
Successful transactions with : MICHAELDIXON, Manorcourtman, Bochiman, bolivarshagnasty, AUandAG, onlyroosies, chumley, Weiss, jdimmick, BAJJERFAN, gene1978, TJM965, Smittys, GRANDAM, JTHawaii, mainejoe, softparade, derryb
Bad transactions with : nobody to date
God's country. NC mountains.
You must check the greater Boston area for similar NGC boxes!
My YouTube Channel
With a little better photo we could decipher the label text.
Is it attached to the concrete?
Great transactions with oih82w8, JasonGaming, Moose1913.
I wouldn’t touch that with somebody else’s hands.
yes It is.
My YouTube Channel
There is an engineering company in the area that has initials N.G.C. Maybe it is equipment monitoring the stability of concrete or traffic vibration.
I figured it had something to do with that or the traffic signals...
My YouTube Channel
Today I pulled up to that intersection and there were no cars so I pulled up really close!

My YouTube Channel
I find it kinda disturbing actually.
My YouTube Channel
At first glance I thought it said "TPG AVOID" across the bottom.
Do not see any obviously electrical signs.
Earthquake monitor?
Or...
Someone’s experiment to find out how long they can have a box sitting out somewhere without someone call HLS, "If You See Something, Say Something®"
https://www.dhs.gov/how-do-i/report-suspicious-activity
The fact it says AVOID is enough for me to call someone who cares and if they don't so be it.
Jim
When a man who is honestly mistaken hears the truth, he will either quit being mistaken or cease to be honest....Abraham Lincoln
Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.....Mark Twain
Glad to see the good old NGC box is still there, we all know it would be gone if it said PCGS.
Northrop Grumman Corporation Intelligent Traffic Control Device.
That is my dumb guess & my final answer. Please let me know if I won the prize.
I like the phrase below NGC. "Right On Time". Must be like the TPG's who always return your order on time.
Looks like a critter catcher of some sort.
BST transactions: dbldie55, jayPem, 78saen, UltraHighRelief, nibanny, liefgold, FallGuy, lkeigwin, mbogoman, Sandman70gt, keets, joeykoins, ianrussell (@GC), EagleEye, ThePennyLady, GRANDAM, Ilikecolor, Gluggo, okiedude, Voyageur, LJenkins11, fastfreddie, ms70, pursuitofliberty, ZoidMeister,Coin Finder, GotTheBug, edwardjulio, Coinnmore, Nickpatton, Namvet69,...
So let me get this straight, you noticed an "across the street" box across the street.
Join the fight against Minnesota's unjust coin dealer tax law.
The nVent RAYCHEM Power Line carrier Interface (PLI) module
is part of the nVent RAYCHEM NGC heat-tracing control and
monitoring system. The PLI module receives input from the
power wires for the heat-tracing circuits, which carry the
signal from the nVent RAYCHEM SES/SPC or legacy 700-TT-R
transmitters. The transmitters provide pipe temperatures from
RTDs and continuity confirmation; they are typically located at
the front and/or end of the heat-tracing circuit. The PLI module
can receive signals from up to nVent RAYCHEM 127 SES/SPC
or nVent RAYCHEM 255 700-TT-R transmitters. PLI modules
communicate with a central NGC controller using a single
RS-485 bus (a shielded, twisted pair).
TOOLS REQUIRED
To make conduit entries into enclosure:
• Drill or hole punch
To make connections to PLI module:
• 3.5 mm flat-blade screwdriver
• Wire stripper/cutter
INYNWHWeTrust-TexasNationals,ajaan,blu62vette
coinJP, Outhaul ,illini420,MICHAELDIXON, Fade to Black,epcjimi1,19Lyds,SNMAN,JerseyJoe, bigjpst, DMWJR , lordmarcovan, Weiss,Mfriday4962,UtahCoin,Downtown1974,pitboss,RichieURich,Bullsitter,JDsCoins,toyz4geo,jshaulis, mustanggt, SNMAN, MWallace, ms71, lordmarcovan
That solves that....

Copper theft detection maybe?