Nan Rendong (1945-2017) was a leading astronomer, Vice-President and President of IAU Division X (2003-2009). Hailed as 'Father of the Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical radio Telescope (FAST)', he led the efforts from initiation, implementation, to completion of FAST, and served as Chief Scientist and Chief Engineer.
Avastatud: 25-9-1998 Avastamiskoht: Xinglong Avastajad: Beijing Schmidt CCD Asteroid Program