Cometary Observations and Records in Indian Astronomy

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Which ancient Indian astronomer is credited with the first recorded cometary observation?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Lagadha


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lagadha, an ancient Indian astronomer, is credited with the first recorded cometary observation in his work, the Vedanga Jyotisha.

What is the name of the comet that was observed by Lagadha?

  1. Halley's Comet

  2. Hale-Bopp Comet

  3. Shoemaker-Levy 9 Comet

  4. Kohoutek Comet


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lagadha observed Halley's Comet in 134 BCE, making it the first recorded observation of this iconic comet.

Which Indian astronomer compiled a catalog of comets?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Brihaspati


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Brihaspati, an Indian astronomer from the 6th century CE, compiled a catalog of comets in his work, the Jyotisha-Ratnakara.

What is the name of the comet that was observed by Brihaspati?

  1. Halley's Comet

  2. Hale-Bopp Comet

  3. Shoemaker-Levy 9 Comet

  4. Kohoutek Comet


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Brihaspati observed Halley's Comet in 531 CE, providing valuable data for understanding its orbital period and trajectory.

Which Indian astronomer wrote a treatise on comets?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Brahmagupta


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Brahmagupta, an Indian astronomer and mathematician from the 7th century CE, wrote a treatise on comets in his work, the Brahma-Sphuta-Siddhanta.

What is the name of the comet that was observed by Brahmagupta?

  1. Halley's Comet

  2. Hale-Bopp Comet

  3. Shoemaker-Levy 9 Comet

  4. Kohoutek Comet


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Brahmagupta observed Halley's Comet in 684 CE, contributing to the understanding of its periodic nature.

Which Indian astronomer made detailed observations of comets?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Varāhamihira


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Varāhamihira, an Indian astronomer and astrologer from the 6th century CE, made detailed observations of comets and recorded them in his work, the Brihat Samhita.

What is the name of the comet that was observed by Varāhamihira?

  1. Halley's Comet

  2. Hale-Bopp Comet

  3. Shoemaker-Levy 9 Comet

  4. Kohoutek Comet


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Varāhamihira observed Halley's Comet in 531 CE, providing valuable information about its appearance and trajectory.

Which Indian astronomer wrote a commentary on Varāhamihira's work on comets?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Utpala


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Utpala, an Indian astronomer from the 10th century CE, wrote a commentary on Varāhamihira's work on comets, providing additional insights and interpretations.

What is the name of the comet that was observed by Utpala?

  1. Halley's Comet

  2. Hale-Bopp Comet

  3. Shoemaker-Levy 9 Comet

  4. Kohoutek Comet


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Utpala observed Halley's Comet in 989 CE, contributing to the long-term record of observations of this iconic comet.

Which Indian astronomer compiled a comprehensive treatise on comets?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Bhāskara II


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bhāskara II, an Indian astronomer and mathematician from the 12th century CE, compiled a comprehensive treatise on comets in his work, the Siddhānta-Śiromani.

What is the name of the comet that was observed by Bhāskara II?

  1. Halley's Comet

  2. Hale-Bopp Comet

  3. Shoemaker-Levy 9 Comet

  4. Kohoutek Comet


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bhāskara II observed Halley's Comet in 1145 CE, providing valuable data for understanding its orbital characteristics.

Which Indian astronomer made significant contributions to the study of comets in the 16th century?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Nilakantha Somayaji


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nilakantha Somayaji, an Indian astronomer and mathematician from the 16th century CE, made significant contributions to the study of comets, including developing a method for calculating cometary orbits.

What is the name of the comet that was observed by Nilakantha Somayaji?

  1. Halley's Comet

  2. Hale-Bopp Comet

  3. Shoemaker-Levy 9 Comet

  4. Kohoutek Comet


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nilakantha Somayaji observed Halley's Comet in 1531 CE, contributing to the understanding of its periodic nature and orbital characteristics.

Which Indian astronomer wrote a treatise on comets in the 17th century?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varahamihira

  4. Jyeṣṭhadeva


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jyeṣṭhadeva, an Indian astronomer from the 17th century CE, wrote a treatise on comets in his work, the Jyotisha-Ratnakara.

What is the name of the comet that was observed by Jyeṣṭhadeva?

  1. Halley's Comet

  2. Hale-Bopp Comet

  3. Shoemaker-Levy 9 Comet

  4. Kohoutek Comet


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jyeṣṭhadeva observed Halley's Comet in 1607 CE, providing valuable data for understanding its orbital period and trajectory.

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