Kim Tam
Joseon scientist (1416–1464)
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Kim Tam (Korean: 김담; Hanja: 金淡; 1416–1464) was a Korean Joseon Dynasty politician, astronomer, and scientist. His art name was Musonghŏn (무송헌; 撫松軒). He contributed to Korean literature, geography, and Korean lunisolar calendar calculations.
Books
- Musonghŏn jip (무송헌문집; 撫松軒文集)
- Collection of Lord Kim Munjŏl's Works (김문절공일고; 金文節公逸稿)
- A Collection in Astronomical Learning of Various Schools (제가역상집; 諸家曆象集)