However, the recent inflow of people from other areas has given rise to increasing urbanization, and thus the associated risk of more light pollution.

 

"If we do not take action now to preserve the area, we risk losing one of the best astronomical sites on earth," said Wang at the news briefing.

 

The foundation has also signed an agreement with authorities in Tibet's Nagchu prefecture to establish a night sky park, which will feature limited lighting facilities and a special area for astronomical observation.

June 22,2016 -- Airglow rippling over the Himalayas, taken on April 27, 2014.[Photo by Dai Jianfen/for China Daily]

By： Xu Wei