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When JC Martin submitted last week’s Photo Challenge — a strange-looking light on a pole — I figured it would be one of the toughest ever.

I was wrong. Then again, I’m not a boater.

Several readers instantly identified the image. It’s the green light at the Compo Beach Road side of Ned Dimes Marina, just to the left of the Owenoke entrance.

The range lights (I learned) are mandated for safe navigation in and out of the basin. They’re lit 365 nights a year, (Click here to see the photo.)

Ellen Greenberg, Pat Saviano, Jonathan Prager, Dave Eason, Andrew Colabella, Tom Wall and Janice Strizever all identified the light — and knew what it’s there for.

I’ve always seen the signs: “Safe boating is no accident.”

Now I know how.

Do you know where to find this week’s Photo Challenge? If so, click “Comments” below.

(Photo/Bob Weingarten)