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Ben is a Springfield native with a deep passion for technology and exploration, both terrestrial and cosmic. Ben is an avid visual astronomer who enjoys observing the night sky through large Dobsonian telescopes, with a particular interest in deep-sky objects and the study of cosmology. When he’s not under the stars, he enjoys spending time with his wife, his cat, and his telescope.


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