Chinese Astronomers and The Lunar Calendar Find out

Chinese Astronomers and The Lunar Calendar Find out about three interesting astronomers and explore the lunar calendar. By Maxwell H Stewart

The Lunar Calendar Many astronomers were Chinese. The Chinese use a calendar called a lunar calendar. It uses 12 zodiacs. Find about 3 famous Chinese astronomers and the lunar calendar.

Zhang Heng was a Chinese astronomer, geographer, and mathematician. He constructed a celestial globe, believing that the world was round, ‘’the sky is like a hens egg, and as round as a cross bows pellet; the earth is like the yolk of the egg, lying alone at the center. The sky is large and the earth is small. ’’ He said.

Zhang Sui was a Chinese astronomer and Buddhist monk of the Tang Dynasty. Zhang Sui was the first person to describe the moon.

Tsu Ch’ung-Chi was a Chinese mathematician, and astronomer. In astronomy, he arrived at the exact time of the solaces. Since the solaces, he became very interested in stars and space.

The Lunar calendar A popular lunar calendar is a simple calendar. A feature of lunar calendar is that a year is always 12 months, so the months are not linked with the seasons. In China, people believe that zodiac symbols tell something about your personality. The zodiac symbols and their personalities are listed as following:

Zodiacs Year of the Rat-you are will you become generous. Year of the Ox-you are quiet and patient until angered. You inspire confidence. You are also stubborn. Year of the Tiger-you are courageous. Sometimes you are selfish. Though sympathetic, you can be suspicious. Year of the Rabbit-you are fortunate and well respected. Sometimes you are a daydreamer. charming, fussy, and a penny pincher. Only through love Year of the Dragon-you are healthy, energetic, short-tempered, and stubborn. You are honest and brave. Year of the Snake-you are quiet, wise, and like to dress up. You help other people but tend to overdo it.

Zodiacs Year of the Horse-you are independent. You talk to much. You are popular but sometimes trust the wrong people. Year of the Sheep-you are gentle in your ways. Sometimes you are pessimistic. You are a very cultured person. Year of the Monkey-you are a genius, but you are not steady. Though clever and patient, you can be very impatient. Year of the Rooster-you are rarely fortunate. You like work, but sometimes you take on too much of it. Year of the Dog-you have a deep sense of loyalty and duty. Your tongue is sharp, but you keep secrets well. Year of the Boar-you are very brave. You can do whatever you want to. You only have a few friends, but they last for life.