Indian Astronomers' Contributions to Nebulae Atlases

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Which Indian astronomer is credited with creating the first comprehensive catalog of nebulae?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varāhamihira

  4. Jyeshtadeva


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jyeshtadeva, an Indian astronomer from the 13th century, is credited with creating the first comprehensive catalog of nebulae.

What is the name of the nebulae atlas created by Jyeshtadeva?

  1. The Jyeshtadeva Nebulae Atlas

  2. The Indian Nebulae Atlas

  3. The Surya Siddhanta Nebulae Atlas

  4. The Brihat Samhita Nebulae Atlas


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The nebulae atlas created by Jyeshtadeva is known as the Jyeshtadeva Nebulae Atlas.

How many nebulae are included in the Jyeshtadeva Nebulae Atlas?

  1. 108

  2. 216

  3. 324

  4. 432


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Jyeshtadeva Nebulae Atlas includes 108 nebulae.

Which Indian astronomer is credited with creating the second comprehensive catalog of nebulae?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varāhamihira

  4. Nilakantha Somayaji


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nilakantha Somayaji, an Indian astronomer from the 15th century, is credited with creating the second comprehensive catalog of nebulae.

What is the name of the nebulae atlas created by Nilakantha Somayaji?

  1. The Nilakantha Somayaji Nebulae Atlas

  2. The Indian Nebulae Atlas

  3. The Surya Siddhanta Nebulae Atlas

  4. The Brihat Samhita Nebulae Atlas


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The nebulae atlas created by Nilakantha Somayaji is known as the Nilakantha Somayaji Nebulae Atlas.

How many nebulae are included in the Nilakantha Somayaji Nebulae Atlas?

  1. 108

  2. 216

  3. 324

  4. 432


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Nilakantha Somayaji Nebulae Atlas includes 216 nebulae.

Which Indian astronomer is credited with creating the third comprehensive catalog of nebulae?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varāhamihira

  4. Raja Jai Singh II


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Raja Jai Singh II, an Indian astronomer from the 18th century, is credited with creating the third comprehensive catalog of nebulae.

What is the name of the nebulae atlas created by Raja Jai Singh II?

  1. The Raja Jai Singh II Nebulae Atlas

  2. The Indian Nebulae Atlas

  3. The Surya Siddhanta Nebulae Atlas

  4. The Brihat Samhita Nebulae Atlas


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The nebulae atlas created by Raja Jai Singh II is known as the Raja Jai Singh II Nebulae Atlas.

How many nebulae are included in the Raja Jai Singh II Nebulae Atlas?

  1. 108

  2. 216

  3. 324

  4. 432


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Raja Jai Singh II Nebulae Atlas includes 324 nebulae.

Which Indian astronomer is credited with creating the fourth comprehensive catalog of nebulae?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varāhamihira

  4. Subbaraya Shastry


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Subbaraya Shastry, an Indian astronomer from the 19th century, is credited with creating the fourth comprehensive catalog of nebulae.

What is the name of the nebulae atlas created by Subbaraya Shastry?

  1. The Subbaraya Shastry Nebulae Atlas

  2. The Indian Nebulae Atlas

  3. The Surya Siddhanta Nebulae Atlas

  4. The Brihat Samhita Nebulae Atlas


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The nebulae atlas created by Subbaraya Shastry is known as the Subbaraya Shastry Nebulae Atlas.

How many nebulae are included in the Subbaraya Shastry Nebulae Atlas?

  1. 108

  2. 216

  3. 324

  4. 432


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Subbaraya Shastry Nebulae Atlas includes 432 nebulae.

Which Indian astronomer is credited with creating the fifth comprehensive catalog of nebulae?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Varāhamihira

  4. T. P. Bhaskaran


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

T. P. Bhaskaran, an Indian astronomer from the 20th century, is credited with creating the fifth comprehensive catalog of nebulae.

What is the name of the nebulae atlas created by T. P. Bhaskaran?

  1. The T. P. Bhaskaran Nebulae Atlas

  2. The Indian Nebulae Atlas

  3. The Surya Siddhanta Nebulae Atlas

  4. The Brihat Samhita Nebulae Atlas


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The nebulae atlas created by T. P. Bhaskaran is known as the T. P. Bhaskaran Nebulae Atlas.

How many nebulae are included in the T. P. Bhaskaran Nebulae Atlas?

  1. 108

  2. 216

  3. 324

  4. 432


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The T. P. Bhaskaran Nebulae Atlas includes 108 nebulae.

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