The Legacy of Indian Astronomers in Asteroid Research
Description: The Legacy of Indian Astronomers in Asteroid Research | |
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Who is considered the father of Indian astronomy?
Which Indian astronomer developed the first comprehensive model of the solar system?
Which Indian astronomer calculated the circumference of the Earth with remarkable accuracy?
Who developed the concept of the zodiac and the system of 27 nakshatras?
Which Indian astronomer wrote the treatise 'Surya Siddhanta', which became a standard text in astronomy for centuries?
Who is known for developing the method of interpolation in astronomy?
Which Indian astronomer calculated the sidereal year to be 365.258756 days?
Who developed the concept of the precession of the equinoxes?
Which Indian astronomer developed the theory of planetary motion known as the 'Manduka' model?
Who is known for his work on the lunar eclipse and the calculation of the Moon's shadow?
Which Indian astronomer developed the 'Grahaganita', a treatise on planetary motion and eclipses?
Who is known for his contributions to the study of comets and meteors?
Which Indian astronomer developed the 'Pancasiddhantika', a treatise that compared five different astronomical systems?
Who is known for his work on the calculation of planetary positions and the development of astronomical tables?
Which Indian astronomer developed the 'Lilavati', a treatise on mathematics and astronomy?