Article ID: CBB000952281

Study of the Law of the Change in the Length of a Tropical Year by Mei Wending and Jing Yong (2008)

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Zhang, Qi (Author)


Nei Menggu Shifan Daxue Xuebao (Ziran Kexue Ban)
Volume: 37
Issue: 5
Pages: 698-702


Publication Date: 2008
Edition Details: [Translated title.] In Chinese.
Language: Chinese

The idea that the length of the Tropical Year is changing was brought up by Tong Tian Li in Song dynasty of China. Since the western astronomy and calendar came into China, Chinese scholars had begun to explain this idea in accordance with the western astronomical system. The study on the law of the change in length of a tropical year by Mei Wending and Jiang Yong who are the famous scholars in Qing dynasty is introduced with the commentary of other scholars as well as their theories at the same time.

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Authors & Contributors
Chu, Longfei
Liu, Liyuan
Haohao Zhu
Zhang, Qi
Yao, Chuansen
Yang, Xiaoming
Concepts
Astronomy
Calendars
Astronomical chronology
East Asia, civilization and culture
Cross-cultural interaction; cultural influence
Eclipses; transits; occultations; conjunctions
Time Periods
Qing dynasty (China, 1644-1912)
17th century
Ming dynasty (China, 1368-1644)
18th century
Ancient
Jin Dynasty (China, 265-420)
Places
China
Eastern Europe
Ukraine
Rome (Italy)
Institutions
Jesuits (Society of Jesus)
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