🚀 In a stellar tribute to history, an asteroid has been named after Liu Hui, a legendary mathematician from China's Wei and Jin dynasties (220-420). 🌠
The announcement came on Monday at a ceremony held at the China Science and Technology Museum. The asteroid's new name, approved by the International Astronomical Union, honors both Liu Hui and the rich Chinese mathematical heritage he represents. 🎓
Coded as 361712, this celestial body was discovered by the Purple Mountain Observatory of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Now, it carries the legacy of a mathematician who made groundbreaking contributions to mathematics, not just in China but around the world. 🌏
Liu Hui is celebrated as a principal founder of classical Chinese mathematical theory. His work holds an important place in the global history of mathematics, influencing generations of scholars and enthusiasts alike. 📚
Who knew math could be so out of this world? 😉✨
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