Ancient Indian Observatories and Their Place in History
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Which ancient Indian observatory is considered the oldest in the world?
Who was the renowned astronomer and mathematician associated with the Ujjain Observatory?
What was the primary purpose of the ancient Indian observatories?
Which ancient Indian observatory is famous for its unique architectural design, consisting of a series of sundials?
What is the significance of the Nalanda Observatory in the history of astronomy?
Which ancient Indian observatory was known for its accurate observations of eclipses and planetary positions?
What was the main instrument used in ancient Indian observatories for measuring the positions of celestial bodies?
Which ancient Indian astronomer developed a geocentric model of the universe, placing the Earth at the center?
What was the primary function of the Jantar Mantar observatory?
Which ancient Indian observatory was known for its accurate predictions of solar and lunar eclipses?
What was the main purpose of the ancient Indian observatories?
Which ancient Indian observatory was known for its contributions to the study of planetary motion and eclipses?
What was the primary instrument used in ancient Indian observatories for measuring the altitude of celestial bodies?
Which ancient Indian astronomer developed a heliocentric model of the universe, placing the Sun at the center?
What was the main purpose of the Jantar Mantar observatory?