The Astronomical Observatories of Jai Singh c11.4

c11.4

Not only are there the usual masonry instruments, but also a number of brass instruments of very considerable interest: and in the Museum, outside the city walls, are other brass astronomical instruments, that no doubt formed part of Jai Singh's astronomical equipment. These latter have already been described in some detail (p. 16 seq.): some of them are of very great interest and value. The following list enumerates all the instruments in the observatory, and the more important of those in the museum:—