Xi Zezong
(1927-2009)
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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.
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6 June 1927 Yuanqu, Shanxi, China
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27 December 2009 (aged 82)
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| Zodiac | Gemini |
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