Astronomy In India A Historical Perspective

Author : Thanu Padmanabhan
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 818489998X
Total Pages : 162 pages
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Download or read book Astronomy in India: A Historical Perspective written by Thanu Padmanabhan and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2014-08-20 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: India has a strong and ancient tradition of astronomy, which seamlessly merges with the current activities in Astronomy and Astrophysics in the country. While the younger generation of astronomers and students are reasonably familiar with the current facilities and the astronomical research, they might not have an equally good knowledge of the rich history of Indian astronomy. This particular volume, brought out as a part of the Platinum Jubilee Celebrations of Indian National Science Academy, concentrates on selected aspects of historical development of Indian astronomy in the form of six invited chapters. Two of the chapters – by Balachandra Rao and M.S. Sriram – cover ancient astronomy and the development of calculus in the ancient Kerela text Yuktibhasa. The other four chapters by B.V. Sreekantan, Siraj Hasan, Govind Swarup and Jayant Narlikar deal with the contemporary history of Indian astronomy covering space astronomy, optical astronomy, radio astronomy and developments in relativistic astrophysics. These chapters, written by experts in the field, provide an in-depth study of the subject and make this volume quite unique.

Author : John BENTLEY (Member of the Asiatic Society.)
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 298 pages
Book Rating : 4.94/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Historical View of the Hindu Astronomy, from the earliest dawn of that science in India, down to the present time, etc written by John BENTLEY (Member of the Asiatic Society.) and published by . This book was released on 1823 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Anil Narayanan
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 1483496325
Total Pages : 470 pages
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Download or read book History of Indian Astronomy: The Siamese Manuscript written by Anil Narayanan and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2019-03-08 with total page 470 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Siamese Manuscript holds the distinction of being the very first document relating to Indian Astronomy to reach Europe in a pristine form. Some fragments of Indian Astronomy had undoubtedly reached Europe in earlier times, but those tidbits were likely received in a highly altered form due to difficulties in translation, and the so-called cultural barrier. The Siamese Manuscript helped overcome this barrier by being a compendium of Indian astronomical knowledge in plain Siamese. The timing of the arrival of the manuscript in Europe was significant. After a couple hundred years the Renaissance was finally bearing fruit, and European intellectual prowess was at a peak. The deeper principles of Indian Astronomy, which had gone over the heads of the Greeks and the Arabs who first encountered them, could now be fully understood and appreciated for the first time by people outside India.

Author : John Bentley
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 448 pages
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Download or read book A Historical View of the Hindu Astronomy written by John Bentley and published by . This book was released on 1825 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Aditya Kolachana
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 9811373264
Total Pages : 742 pages
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Download or read book Studies in Indian Mathematics and Astronomy written by Aditya Kolachana and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-05-29 with total page 742 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume presents a collection of some of the seminal articles of Professor K. S. Shukla who made immense contributions to our understanding of the history and development of mathematics and astronomy in India. It consists of six parts: Part I constitutes introductory articles which give an overview of the life and work of Prof. Shukla, including details of his publications, reminiscences from his former students, and an analysis of his monumental contributions. Part II is a collection of important articles penned by Prof. Shukla related to various aspects of Indian mathematics. Part III consists of articles by Bibhutibhusan Datta and Avadhesh Narayan Singh—which together constitute the third unpublished part of their History of Hindu Mathematics—that were revised and updated by Prof. Shukla. Parts IV and V consist of a number of important articles of Prof. Shukla on different aspects of Indian astronomy. Part VI includes some important reviews authored by him and a few reviews of his work. Given the sheer range and depth of Prof. Shukla’s scholarship, this volume is essential reading for scholars seeking to deepen their understanding of the rich and varied contributions made by Indian mathematicians and astronomers.

Author : John Bentley
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 364 pages
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Download or read book A Historical View of the Hindu Astronomy (etc.) written by John Bentley and published by . This book was released on 1825 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Thanu Padmanabhan
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 9788184899979
Total Pages : 152 pages
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Download or read book Astronomy in India: A Historical Perspective written by Thanu Padmanabhan and published by Springer. This book was released on 2014-01-23 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: India has a strong and ancient tradition of astronomy, which seamlessly merges with the current activities in Astronomy and Astrophysics in the country. While the younger generation of astronomers and students are reasonably familiar with the current facilities and the astronomical research, they might not have an equally good knowledge of the rich history of Indian astronomy. This particular volume, brought out as a part of the Platinum Jubilee Celebrations of Indian National Science Academy, concentrates on selected aspects of historical development of Indian astronomy in the form of six invited chapters. Two of the chapters – by Balachandra Rao and M.S. Sriram – cover ancient astronomy and the development of calculus in the ancient Kerela text Yuktibhasa. The other four chapters by B.V. Sreekantan, Siraj Hasan, Govind Swarup and Jayant Narlikar deal with the contemporary history of Indian astronomy covering space astronomy, optical astronomy, radio astronomy and developments in relativistic astrophysics. These chapters, written by experts in the field, provide an in-depth study of the subject and make this volume quite unique.

Author : Barry Perlus
Publisher : Yale University Press
ISBN 13 : 0300246277
Total Pages : 168 pages
Book Rating : 4.78/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Celestial Mirror written by Barry Perlus and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2020-06-26 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the eighteenth-century Indian astronomical observatories called the Jantar Mantars, massive, stunning structures built to observe and understand the heavens Between 1724 and 1730, Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II of Jaipur constructed five astronomical observatories, called Jantar Mantars, in northern India. The four remaining observatories are an extraordinary fusion of architecture and science, combining elements of astronomy, astrology, and geometry into forms of remarkable beauty. The observatories’ large scale and striking geometric forms have captivated the attention of architects, artists, scientists, and historians worldwide, yet their purpose and use remain largely unknown to the public. In this book, Barry Perlus’s visually driven exploration brings readers to the Jantar Mantars and creates an immersive experience. Panoramas plunge the viewer into a breathtaking 360-degree space, while pages of explanatory illustrations describe the observatories and the workings of their many instruments. The book provides the experience of visiting the sites, the historical context of the Jantar Mantars, and an understanding of their scientific and architectural innovations.

Author : D. M. Bose
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9788173716188
Total Pages : 0 pages
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Download or read book A Concise History of Science in India written by D. M. Bose and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : John BENTLEY (Member of the Asiatic Society.)
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 282 pages
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Download or read book Historical View of the Hindu Astronomy, from the earliest dawn of that science in India, down to the present time, etc written by John BENTLEY (Member of the Asiatic Society.) and published by . This book was released on 1825 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: