About Zhang Daqing
Born 1969. Zhang Daqing is a Chinese astronomer.
Zhang Daqing (born October 23, 1969) is a Chinese amateur astronomer. He is from Henan province.
He co-discovered periodic comet 153P/Ikeya–Zhang. He is the first Chinese amateur astronomer who has a comet named after him. He is also a telescope maker. Periodic comet 153P/Ikeya-Zhang was discovered by his self-made telescope on February 1, 2002.
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Who is Zhang Daqing?
Chinese astronomer
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Zhang Daqing was born on 23 October 1969 in Kaifeng.
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Zhang Daqing is an astronomer.
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Zhang Daqing is Chinese.
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