What was one of the main contributions made by Wang Zhenyi to Astronomy?

Had never heard of her - which is a shame. I shall be reading about her after I finish my quiz. What an amazing woman!

Extra ordinary lady scientist that even at that time women are hindered to educate themeselves she still prove Herself

Women have been prevented from receiving an education throughout history. That alone is reason to grab all the education you can, young women!

Didn't some ancient civilizations predict eclipses? I don't know how, but there are claims some did it.

YSL, Predicting them is not the same as explaining how they work.

Does anyone know what she died of?

Kiwozzie, yes!

Her major contributions to astronomy included explaining the relationship between solar and lunar eclipses, clarifying the movement of celestial bodies, refuting the flat-earth theory by advocating for a spherical Earth, and providing detailed analysis of the moon's phases and eclipses through her work "Explanation of Lunar Eclipses," all while incorporating and correcting earlier astronomical theories from Chinese and Western sources; she also simplified complex mathematical concepts to make astronomy more accessible to others.

Do they? I've been thinking they would do that as a hobby!

Squirrel - I agree. I wonder what other amazing things she'd have done if her life hadn't been cut so tragically short?

Incredible! What an amazing woman.

All of these accomplishments, and yet she died at the tender age of 29. What a tragedy!

YSL, Yes..I think that some South American cultures like the Aztecs worked it out, also Indian astronomy was way ahead of European before the telescope 🔭

I guessed right I figured that a smart Chinese person would not have a problem with the garbage that Western religion "taught".

Kiwozzie, me too! I’m a scientist and not one peep about her thru school!

Kiwozzie, no!it is a shame if you are interested in space dear

Kiwozzie, ABSOLUTELY AGREE 💯

Thanks Rojo Capo