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Shi Shen

Early Life

Shi Shen lived during the 4th century BCE in ancient China. He was born in the state of Wei, which was a strong kingdom during the Warring States period. This was a time when people studied the skies, believing the stars could guide rulers and hold predictions about the future. From an early age, he developed a keen interest in the Sun, Moon, and stars. That curiosity led him to study the night sky, asking big questions about how the Universe worked.

Occupation

Astronomer

Year born

unknown ~4th century BCE

Research Areas

Astronomy, Star Maps, Sunspots 

 

Elizabeth Brown

Occupation

Meteorologist, Solar Astronomer

Year born

1830

Research areas

Sunspots, Solar eclipses

 

Image
A photograph of Elizabeth Brown with her Wray refractor telescope.
Credit
This work by Royal Astronomical Society is licensed under All rights reserved

Annie Maunder

Occupation

Mathematician, Astronomer

Year born

1868

Research Areas

The Sun, Sunspots, Magnetic Storms

Image
A photograph of Annie Maunder sat on a chair with a book in her hands.
Credit
This work by Dorrie Giles/RAS is licensed under All rights reserved