17-year-old Tigran has been interested in astronomy since he was a child. His curiosity was partly fueled by the starry sky of his birthplace, Syunik, and partly by his sister’s stories about the universe. Tigran is a senior student at “Mkhitar Sebastatsi” educational complex. About a year ago he participated in a camp at the educational center in Arates village of Vayots Dzor region, and is resolved to establish a small observatory at the educational center. Tigran’s visit to the Byurakan Observatory, the opportunity to witness the operations of the 2.6-meter telescope, firsthand, as well as the history of the observatory’s achievements, had a decisive effect on his choice. “I had never been to an observatory before that, and I learnt so much. Getting acquainted with the 2.6-meter telescope filled me with excitement to pursue my chosen path in Armenia. We have opportunities, and it’s up to us to seize them,” shared Tigran. Enthusiasm is important, but not sufficient to drive an initiative forward. Tigran got...