Wu Xian (astronomer)

Wu Xian (astronomer)

Wu Xian (Chinese: 巫咸) was a Chinese astronomer who supposedly lived in the Shang Dynasty (c. 1600–1046) of China. He is considered as one of the main ancient Chinese astronomers alongside more historical figures such as Gan De and Shi Shen, the latter two of whom lived during the Warring States (403–221 BC).Peng, Yoke Ho (2000). Li, Qi and Shu: An Introduction to Science and Civilization in China. Courier Dover Publications. ISBN 0486414450] He has also been represented as one of the "Three Astronomical Traditions" on the Dunhuang map which was made during the Tang Dynasty (618–907).Whitfield, Susan. [2004] (2004). The Silk Road: Trade, Travel, War and Faith. British Library Staff. Serindia Publications. ISBN 1932476121.]

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* Tai Wu

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