{"product_id":"historical-view-of-hindu-astronomy","title":"Historical View of Hindu Astronomy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cosmo Publications\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e J. Bently\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8170201578\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardbound\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 282 pp\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eYear of Publishing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1981\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAncient and Modern Astronomy\u003c\/em\u003e by J. Bently explores the earliest developments and mysteries of Hindu astronomy. The work is divided into two parts—Ancient Astronomy and Modern Astronomy—each offering a detailed study into different phases of astronomical growth in India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• The book begins with discussions on the formation of lunar mansions, an essential early step for accurate celestial observations.\u003cbr\u003e• It covers significant topics like the early Hindu astronomy, the tropical lunar mansions, the birth of Saturn, the zodiacal constellations, and the division of Hindu history into astronomical periods.\u003cbr\u003e• Special focus is given to influential texts and systems such as the Surya Siddhanta, Arya Siddhanta, the Pancha Siddhantika, and works of Aryabhatta and Varaha Mihira.\u003cbr\u003e• In addition, the appendices offer valuable studies on the \"Hindu Table of Equations,\" comparisons with Chinese astronomy, and translations of ancient hieroglyphics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally inspired by a landmark paper presented by the author in 1799, this book provided fresh insights into ancient Indian astronomical knowledge and motivated deeper global scholarly interest.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cosmo Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49762745876784,"sku":"DRG.CosmoPub_8170201578","price":439.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/cosmo-publications-book-default-title-historical-view-of-hindu-astronomy-40743053099312.webp?v=1775977048","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/historical-view-of-hindu-astronomy","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}