The 1st astronomical observatory for scientific knowledge teaching in Tibet was set up in Lhasa Middle School May 6.

The astronomical observatory is undertaken by Nanjing Zhongke Astronomic Instrument Company of Chinese Academy of Sciences. A 22-cm refracting astronomical telescope is fixed in the observatory.

Boasting its over 3,800 meters altitude, Lhasa owns a good geographic condition for astronomical observation. The observatory is expected to offer better service for local astronomic lovers.