Zhang Heng

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1. When was Zhang Heng born?78 AD
2. When did Zhang Heng die?139 AD (age 61)
3. Where was Zhang Heng born?Nanyang, Henan, China
4. What is Zhang Heng known for?Inventing the first seismoscope and a water-powered astronomical clock (armillary sphere)
5. What is the scientific disciplines?Astronomy, mathematics, seismology, geography, literature, and engineering
6. Who was Zhang Heng?Zhang Heng was a smart scholar from ancient China who lived during the Han Dynasty. He was born in 78 AD and worked as an astronomer and inventor. He made many important discoveries that helped people understand the world.

Seismoscope: An early instrument designed by Zhang Heng to detect seismic activity and indicate the direction of an earthquake.
Armillary Sphere: A celestial model representing the apparent motions of celestial bodies, ingeniously powered by water in Zhang Heng's design.
Eastern Han Dynasty: A period in Chinese history (25–220 AD) marked by significant scientific, technological, and cultural achievements, during which Zhang Heng lived and worked.