The Astronomical Observatories of Jai Singh c4.s1.14

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(ii) Ulugh Beg's astronomical tables were completed in A.D. 1436 and became almost as famous as those of Ptolemy, and they formed the basis of most subsequent catalogues. Flamsteed used them and so did Jai Singh, who brought them up to date. For details as to the use made by Jai Singh of Ulugh Beg's tables see below (p. 8).

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