The Astronomical Observatories of Jai Singh c18: Appendices

The Astronomical Observatories of Jai Singh c18

Language: English

Appendices

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A.—Star Catalogues—
(1) Jai Singh's version of Ulugh Beg's catalogue.
(2) Mahendra's list.
(3) Sūrya Siddhānta list.
(4) Stars on the Zarqāli instrument.

B.—Astrological Tables. C.—Geographical Elements—
(1) Astrolabe Gazetteer.
(2) Some determinations of the positions of Ujjain, Delhi, Jaipur and Benares.
(3) Observatory elements.
(4) Climates and longest days.

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D.—Technical terms and symbols, and tables—
(1) Numerical notations.
(2) Signs of the Zodiac.
(3) The planets.
(4) Nakshatras and Manzils.
(5) Obliquity of the ecliptic.
(6) Length of the year.
(7) Precession of the equinoxes.
(8) Hindu measures of time and length.

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E.—Chronology.

Linked texts (2)

Sūryasiddhānta — Maya, Sanskrit
Benares