Theories and Models Developed by Ancient Indian Astronomers
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Which ancient Indian astronomer proposed the idea of a heliocentric solar system, where the Earth and other planets revolve around the Sun?
The ancient Indian astronomers used a unit of time called the 'yuga'. How many years does a yuga consist of?
Which ancient Indian astronomer developed a mathematical model to calculate the position of the planets and predict eclipses?
The ancient Indian astronomers divided the zodiac into how many signs?
Which ancient Indian astronomer wrote the treatise 'Surya Siddhanta', which contains detailed astronomical calculations and observations?
The ancient Indian astronomers used a device called the 'yantra' for astronomical observations. What was the primary purpose of the yantra?
Which ancient Indian astronomer developed a theory of gravity, stating that objects fall to the Earth due to an attractive force?
The ancient Indian astronomers believed that the universe is composed of how many elements?
Which ancient Indian astronomer wrote the treatise 'Lilavati', which contains mathematical problems and solutions related to astronomy?
The ancient Indian astronomers used a unit of measurement called the 'hasta'. How many angulas does a hasta consist of?
Which ancient Indian astronomer developed a method for calculating the circumference of the Earth?
The ancient Indian astronomers believed that the Earth is at the center of the universe. What was the name of this model of the universe?
Which ancient Indian astronomer wrote the treatise 'Brihat Samhita', which contains information on astronomy, astrology, and other topics?
The ancient Indian astronomers used a unit of time called the 'muhurta'. How many minutes does a muhurta consist of?
Which ancient Indian astronomer developed a theory of planetary motion, stating that planets move in elliptical orbits around the Sun?