Ancient Indian Observatories and Their Impact on Astronomy
Description: Ancient Indian Observatories and Their Impact on Astronomy | |
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Which ancient Indian observatory is considered the oldest in the world?
Who is credited with establishing the Ujjain Observatory?
What was the primary purpose of the ancient Indian observatories?
Which instrument was commonly used in ancient Indian observatories to measure the altitude of celestial bodies?
What is the significance of the Jantar Mantar observatories?
Which Jantar Mantar observatory is the largest and most well-known?
What is the primary function of the Samrat Yantra, a key instrument at the Jantar Mantar observatories?
Which ancient Indian astronomer developed the concept of the heliocentric model of the solar system?
What is the significance of the Nalanda Observatory?
Which ancient Indian astronomer is known for his work on planetary motion and the calculation of eclipses?
What was the primary purpose of the Takshashila Observatory?
Which ancient Indian astronomer developed the concept of the zero and the decimal system?
What was the impact of ancient Indian observatories on the development of astronomy worldwide?
Which ancient Indian astronomer developed the concept of the precession of the equinoxes?
What is the significance of the ancient Indian observatories in the context of modern astronomy?