IAU approved the name "Wang Zhenyi" for a Venus crater in 1994, honoring her achievements.
On August 8, 1994, the International Astronomical Union's Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature approved the name Wang Zhenyi for a crater on Venus. This decision recognized her as one of the few recorded female scientists of Qing-dynasty China. Wang Zhenyi was an astronomer and mathematician who broke prevailing customs by self-educating herself in these subjects and producing significant works that explained lunar eclipses and simplified stellar phenomena for broader audiences. Her recognition in the naming of a Venusian crater underscores her historical contributions, serving as a testament to her enduring legacy in the scientific community.