Zhang Daqing

Astronomer

1969 –

72

Who is Zhang Daqing?

Zhang Daqing 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 name after him. He is also a telescope maker. Periodic comet 153P/Ikeya-Zhang is discovered by his self-made telescope on Feb.1st 2002.

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Oct 23, 1969
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on July 23, 2013

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