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Ben Hardesty is an experienced Instrument Scientist at Lowell Observatory, responsible for the creation and maintenance of astronomical instrumentation and related systems across multiple telescope sites in northern Arizona. Prior to this role, Ben worked as a Self-Employed Opto-Mechanical Engineer and as a Research & Development Mechanical Engineer at Montana Instruments, focusing on product development for the cryogenics research industry. With a history of mechanical engineering and technician roles at Lowell Observatory, Ben contributed significantly to the design, assembly, and installation of systems for the 4.3 meter Discovery Channel Telescope. Educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Northern Arizona University and an Associate of Science in Math and Physics from Coconino Community College.