10/09/2026
Looking into the depths of the universe from Lenghu, Qinghai. 🌌🔭
The Tianyu Telescope, spearheaded by researchers at the Tsung-Dao Lee Institute, Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU), has officially captured its first-light image — revealing over 1 million stars in the Milky Way in a single exposure.
🔗 Read the full story on CGTN: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-09-09/China-s-Tianyu-Telescope-to-begin-scientific-observations-1QigwdjXelW/p.html
Congratulations to the TDLI team and all collaborating astronomers!
📸: Tsung-Dao Lee Institute / Lenghu Base