Move over, shooting stars—there’s a new celestial body making history! 🚀 An asteroid has been officially named after Liu Hui, a trailblazing mathematician from China’s Wei and Jin dynasties (220-420 CE). The International Astronomical Union gave the cosmic thumbs-up to the tribute, announced at a ceremony in Beijing’s China Science and Technology Museum this week.
Discovered by the Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Purple Mountain Observatory, asteroid 361712 Liu Hui now zips through space as a nod to the scholar’s genius. Known as a pioneer of classical mathematics, Liu’s work on geometry, algebra, and algorithms laid the foundation for innovations centuries later. 🧮✨
‘This isn’t just about honoring history—it’s about inspiring the next gen of STEM enthusiasts,’ said one attendee at the event. Liu’s legacy, like his new celestial namesake, continues to shine bright. 🌟
