Xi Zezong Chinese Astronomer
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| First Name |
Xi
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| Last Name |
Zezong
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| Birthday |
6th June, 1927
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| Birthplace |
Yuanqu, Shanxi, China
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| Died |
27th December, 2009
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| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini
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| Nationality |
Chinese
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| Occupation |
Astronomer
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Xi Zezong (June 6, 1927, Yuanqu, Shanxi – December 27, 2008, Beijing) was a Chinese astronomer, historian, and translator. He is best known for finding in ancient Chinese history a reference to Ganymede being visible to the human eye by ancient astronomer Gan De, before it was officially recognised by the West. He was a member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and an Awardee of the Astronomy Prize.