Zhang Yuzhe

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Zhang Yuzhe

Physics

#4181

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Astronomy

#807

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• Physics

Zhang Yuzhe's Degrees

• PhD Astronomy University of Chicago

Why Is Zhang Yuzhe Influential?

According to Wikipedia, Zhang Yuzhe , also known as Yu-Che Chang, was a Chinese astronomer and director of the Purple Mountain Observatory who is widely regarded as the father of modern Chinese astronomy. He studied the light curves of asteroids, and thus their rotation periods. He also researched the variable star CZ Cassiopeiae and the evolution of the orbit of Comet Halley. Zhang discovered 3 comets and is credited under the name Y. C. Chang by the Minor Planet Center for the discovery of one minor planet, the outer main-belt asteroid 3789 Zhongguo.

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What Schools Are Affiliated With Zhang Yuzhe?

Zhang Yuzhe is affiliated with the following schools:

• Nanjing University
• Tsinghua University
• University of Chicago
• National Central University
• Peking University