The Astronomical Observatories of Jai Singh c8.26

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c8.26

24. At Jaipur I was shown a modern Hindu astrolabe or Yantra Rāj, dated Samvat 1799 (=A.D. 1877). It is a single disc *thulthi* or tripartite instrument for latitude 27° N., with an ecliptic circle and ruler. On the obverse of the disc are engraved azimuth lines for 30°, 60° and 90°, and also the temporal hour lines, and also the names of the following stars:—

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