The Mathematics of the Chinese Calendar [pdf]

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Chinese calendarhistory of mathematicsastronomyJesuitscalendar reform

Author: mysticaltech-

Date: 6/21/2026

Article Summary:
The article discusses the history and development of the Chinese calendar, including its astronomical basis, the introduction of the true Sun, and the role of the Jesuits in its reform.