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In this video Faustino shares the story of how just 16 years ago he decided to single-handedly build a telescope, and later a dome - this time enlisting the help some friends - to create what would become an astronomical complex. He describes the exciting research and educational activities that are carried out there today, the new equipment he is developing, and how his venture has brought the public closer to the Universe. Producer: Daniel Goldmann, Editor: Xavi Fortino.
A bookseller, painter-decorator, graphic designer. Faustino has reinvented himself many times but has always had one constant in his life: his love of science and lifelong learning. Today he is Director of the Hita Astrophysics Observatory in the province of Toledo, which he personally hand-built from scratch.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx