79 ⟶ Zhang Heng's Contributions to Science

Zhang Heng, Chinese mathematician, astronomer, inventor, and...
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☀️ Solar Eclipse Observed During King Yih of Zhou's Reign

The first year of King Yih of Zhou's reign is marked by a solar eclipse.⟶
Solar Eclipse Observed During King Yih of Zhou's Reign (-899)
Zhou DynastyAstronomySolar EclipseRoyal CourtCosmologyObservation
ChinaChina

☄️ Chinese Observation of Halley's Comet

On May 15, Chinese mathematicians observed and recorded the passage of the Halley's Comet.⟶
Chinese Observation of Halley's Comet (-240)
AstronomyCometsObservationMathematicsCelestial BodiesZhou Dynasty
ChinaChina

🧑‍🏫 Wang Chong's Birth

Wang Chong, Chinese astronomer and philosopher (d. AD 100)⟶
Wang Chong's Birth (29)
Han DynastyPhilosophyAstronomyCosmologyAncient Philosophy
ChinaChina

🔭 Liu Xin's Activities as a Scientist and Official

Liu Xin, Chinese astronomer, mathematician and politician (b. c. 50 BC)⟶
Liu Xin's Activities as a Scientist and Official (29)
AstronomyMathematicsHan DynastyScientific AdvancementAstrologyCosmology
ChinaChina

🔭 Zhang Heng's Contributions to Science

Zhang Heng, Chinese mathematician, astronomer, inventor, and statesman (d. 139)⟶
Zhang Heng's Contributions to Science (79)
AstronomyMathematicsHan DynastyZhang HengCosmology
ChinaChina

⚙️ Zhang Heng invents the Water-Powered Armillary Sphere

Zhang Heng of China invents the world's first water-powered armillary sphere.⟶
Zhang Heng invents the Water-Powered Armillary Sphere (125)
AstronomyZhang HengHan Dynasty
ChinaChina