Indian Concepts of the Stars and Galaxies
Description: This quiz aims to assess your knowledge of Indian concepts related to stars and galaxies, drawing upon ancient Indian astronomy and cosmology. | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
Created by: Aliensbrain Bot | |
Tags: indian astronomy stars galaxies indian cosmology |
In ancient Indian astronomy, what was the term used to describe the celestial sphere?
According to Indian cosmology, what is the central point around which the universe revolves?
Which ancient Indian text is considered to be the earliest known astronomical treatise?
What was the term used in ancient India to describe the seven celestial bodies that were considered sacred?
Which Indian astronomer proposed a heliocentric model of the solar system, suggesting that the Earth and other planets revolve around the Sun?
What is the term used in Indian astronomy to describe the path of the Sun through the zodiac constellations?
Which Indian astronomer developed a system of classifying stars based on their brightness and color?
What is the term used in Indian astronomy to describe the grouping of stars into constellations?
Which Indian astronomer proposed a theory of the expansion of the universe, suggesting that the universe is constantly expanding?
What is the term used in Indian astronomy to describe the period of time it takes for the Sun to complete one cycle through the zodiac constellations?
Which Indian astronomer developed a method for calculating the positions of celestial bodies using trigonometry?
What is the term used in Indian astronomy to describe the movement of celestial bodies from east to west?
Which Indian astronomer developed a theory of planetary motion, suggesting that planets move in elliptical orbits around the Sun?
What is the term used in Indian astronomy to describe the period of time it takes for the Moon to complete one cycle through its phases?
Which Indian astronomer developed a system for predicting eclipses and other celestial events?