Yi Xing

(1964 VQ1 )
#
NOW @ 10 PIS 28
FOUND @ 14 GEM 8
 
Inclination: 4.119
Eccentricity: 0.167
Period: 3.763 years
AU 2.419
Type: 0000

Discovery Chart

9.11.1964 19:16 Nanking 118e49 32n4 observations 1


<< prev in category - Ajaloolised isikud - next in category >>

Named for Yi Xing or I Hsing (683–727), also known as Zhang Sui. This famous Chinese astronomer of the Tang dynasty constructed a bronze armillary sphere for measuring stellar altitudes, and he conducted a large-scale latitude-measurement project in many places across China. He also reformed the Chinese calendrical system. (M 4420) _ _.


Avastatud: 9-11-1964 Avastamiskoht: Nanking Avastajad: Purple Mountain Observatory

ORBITS | AstDys | Wikipedia | Dictionary | UrbanDictionary | Bartleby | Webster | Name Source |
Kategooriad: Ajaloolised isikud,