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Robotic Scope Image of the Year: NGC 3718 by Mark Hanson

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Mark Hanson of the United States lensed galaxy NGC 3718 from Ranch Hidalgo in Animas New Mexico. The galaxy lies in the constellation of Ursa Major, and known as a peculiar barred spiral galaxy Read the Full Story Here.

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