✨ In a cosmic tribute, minor planet 325136 has been named after China's esteemed medical scientist Zhong Nanshan! 🚀 The naming ceremony sparkled on Friday in Guangdong Province, celebrating Zhong's stellar contributions to science and health.
Discovered back in 2008 by the Purple Mountain Observatory under the Chinese Academy of Sciences, this celestial body orbits our sun every 4.05 years at an average distance of 373 million kilometers. That's a lot of space miles! 🌌 With an orbital eccentricity of 0.199 and an inclination of 13.159 degrees, minor planet 325136 is now a shining beacon honoring Zhong's dedication.
Zhong Nanshan is a national hero, renowned for his role in combating SARS in 2003 and the COVID-19 pandemic. Naming a planet after him is not just astronomical—it's legendary! 🌟 This honor not only recognizes his earthly efforts but also sends an inspiring message across the universe.
Space enthusiasts, science geeks, and everyone in between—let's look up and appreciate the stars named after the heroes among us. After all, the sky isn't the limit; it's just the beginning! ✨
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Minor planet named after China's top medical scientist Zhong Nanshan
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