China’s top medical scientist Zhong Nanshan, celebrated for his groundbreaking work in public health, has now etched his name among the stars ✨. A minor planet discovered in 2008 has been officially named after him, recognizing his tireless contributions to science and global health crises.
The celestial body, coded 325136, orbits the Sun every 4.05 years and sits roughly 373 million kilometers from our star 🌞. Discovered by the Purple Mountain Observatory, the asteroid’s naming ceremony in Guangdong Province highlighted Dr. Zhong’s role in combating respiratory diseases and his leadership during critical health challenges.
Dr. Zhong, often hailed as a \"guardian of public health\", joins an elite group of scientists immortalized in space. 🌌 Think of it as science’s ultimate VIP list—no velvet ropes, just cosmic bragging rights!
