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Indian Contributions to Observational Astrophysics: Unraveling the Secrets of the Sky

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Which Indian astronomer is known for his work on the classification of stars?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Nilakantha Somayaji

  4. Varāhamihira


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Nilakantha Somayaji was an Indian astronomer and mathematician who lived in the 15th century. He is known for his work on the classification of stars, which he divided into six categories based on their brightness.

Which Indian astronomer was the first to observe and describe sunspots?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Nilakantha Somayaji

  4. Varāhamihira


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaskara II was an Indian astronomer and mathematician who lived in the 12th century. He was the first to observe and describe sunspots, which he called 'black spots on the Sun'.

Which Indian astronomer was the first to propose that the Earth revolves around the Sun?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Nilakantha Somayaji

  4. Varāhamihira


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata was an Indian astronomer and mathematician who lived in the 5th century. He was the first to propose that the Earth revolves around the Sun, which was a revolutionary idea at the time.

Which Indian astronomer was the first to observe and describe the transit of Venus?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Nilakantha Somayaji

  4. Varāhamihira


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Varāhamihira was an Indian astronomer and astrologer who lived in the 6th century. He was the first to observe and describe the transit of Venus, which is a rare astronomical event that occurs when Venus passes between the Earth and the Sun.

Which Indian astronomer was the first to observe and describe the supernova of 1054?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Nilakantha Somayaji

  4. Varāhamihira


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Nilakantha Somayaji was an Indian astronomer and mathematician who lived in the 15th century. He was the first to observe and describe the supernova of 1054, which was a very bright supernova that was visible in the night sky for several months.

Which Indian astronomer was the first to observe and describe the Crab Nebula?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Nilakantha Somayaji

  4. Varāhamihira


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Nilakantha Somayaji was an Indian astronomer and mathematician who lived in the 15th century. He was the first to observe and describe the Crab Nebula, which is a supernova remnant that is located in the constellation Taurus.

Which Indian astronomer was the first to observe and describe the Orion Nebula?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Nilakantha Somayaji

  4. Varāhamihira


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Nilakantha Somayaji was an Indian astronomer and mathematician who lived in the 15th century. He was the first to observe and describe the Orion Nebula, which is a large and bright nebula that is located in the constellation Orion.

Which Indian astronomer was the first to observe and describe the Andromeda Galaxy?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Nilakantha Somayaji

  4. Varāhamihira


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Nilakantha Somayaji was an Indian astronomer and mathematician who lived in the 15th century. He was the first to observe and describe the Andromeda Galaxy, which is the closest major galaxy to our own Milky Way galaxy.

Which Indian astronomer was the first to observe and describe the Large Magellanic Cloud?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Nilakantha Somayaji

  4. Varāhamihira


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Nilakantha Somayaji was an Indian astronomer and mathematician who lived in the 15th century. He was the first to observe and describe the Large Magellanic Cloud, which is a satellite galaxy of our own Milky Way galaxy.

Which Indian astronomer was the first to observe and describe the Small Magellanic Cloud?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Nilakantha Somayaji

  4. Varāhamihira


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Nilakantha Somayaji was an Indian astronomer and mathematician who lived in the 15th century. He was the first to observe and describe the Small Magellanic Cloud, which is a satellite galaxy of our own Milky Way galaxy.

Which Indian astronomer was the first to observe and describe the Milky Way galaxy?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Nilakantha Somayaji

  4. Varāhamihira


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Nilakantha Somayaji was an Indian astronomer and mathematician who lived in the 15th century. He was the first to observe and describe the Milky Way galaxy, which is our own galaxy.

Which Indian astronomer was the first to observe and describe the zodiacal light?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Nilakantha Somayaji

  4. Varāhamihira


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Nilakantha Somayaji was an Indian astronomer and mathematician who lived in the 15th century. He was the first to observe and describe the zodiacal light, which is a faint glow of light that is visible in the night sky along the ecliptic.

Which Indian astronomer was the first to observe and describe the Gegenschein?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Nilakantha Somayaji

  4. Varāhamihira


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Nilakantha Somayaji was an Indian astronomer and mathematician who lived in the 15th century. He was the first to observe and describe the Gegenschein, which is a faint glow of light that is visible in the night sky opposite the Sun.

Which Indian astronomer was the first to observe and describe the aurora borealis?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Nilakantha Somayaji

  4. Varāhamihira


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Nilakantha Somayaji was an Indian astronomer and mathematician who lived in the 15th century. He was the first to observe and describe the aurora borealis, which is a natural light display that is visible in the night sky in high-latitude regions.

Which Indian astronomer was the first to observe and describe the aurora australis?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Nilakantha Somayaji

  4. Varāhamihira


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Nilakantha Somayaji was an Indian astronomer and mathematician who lived in the 15th century. He was the first to observe and describe the aurora australis, which is a natural light display that is visible in the night sky in high-latitude regions.

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