Guo Shoujing's achievements have had a profound impact on later generations.
First of all, his innovation in astronomical observation methods, the introduction of Western astronomical observation instruments and technologies, such as optical instruments and celestial globes, and their combination with traditional astronomical observation methods, made a major breakthrough in ancient astronomy in terms of observation accuracy and data collection.
Secondly, he improved the accuracy of astronomical calculations by correcting the errors in the calendar, improving the method of solar and lunar eclipses, and proposing a new method for calculating latitude. These contributions not only provided an important basis for ancient navigation, but also laid the foundation for later generations of scientists in the field of navigation and geographical surveying.
In addition, he actively advocated the dissemination and exchange of scientific knowledge, translated many Western scientific works, organized seminars and research activities, and promoted the exchange and collision of scientific ideas. This active dissemination and exchange provided valuable opportunities for the development of ancient science.
Finally, he focuses on nurturing future generations and is committed to the transmission of scientific knowledge. He served as a teacher and personally guided young students in astronomical observation and research, trained a large number of astronomers and scientists, and made great contributions to the reserve of ancient scientific and technological talents.
These achievements made Guo Shoujing one of the world's most outstanding scientists in the late thirteenth and early fourteenth centuries, and had a significant impact on science and technology in China and the world.