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The book traces the history and growth of Hindu Astronomy from the earliest times.
The book elaborately discusses the contributions of early Hindu Astronomers, viz. Parasara, Garg, Aryabhaita and Varaha Mihira. Attention is also drawn to ancient astronomical works known as siddhantas, such as, Brahma Siddhanta, Surya Siddhanta, Brihaspati Siddhanta, Garga Siddhanta, Parasara Siddhanta and Vasishta Siddhanta etc.
Table of Content
Prehistoric Astronomy of the Aryan Migrating Tribes
Early Hindu Periods
The Hindu Ecliptic
The Hindu Months, etc
The Rights
Theory regarding the cause of the Planetary Motions
Arithmetic, Algebra, and Geometry of the Hindus
Hindu Astronomical Instruments
Early Hindu Astronomers
Rise of the Buddhist heresy, and its effects on Hindu Astronomy
Period from the restoration of the power of the Brahmins to Brahmagupta
Astronomical works of the Hindus
Description of the Surya Siddhanta, with remarks and explanations of the rulesISBN-
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Pages : 414
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