Indian Astronomy: A Primer

By:

S Balachandra Rao

Contributor(s):

RAO (S Balachandra)

Material type: Text

TextLanguage: English Publication details: Bangalore Bhavans Gandhi Centre of Science and Human Values 2008Description: v,90p. PB 21x13cmISBN:

9788189220242

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

23 520.954 RAOI

Summary: This popular book is mainly designed for students and interested readers to create awareness on Indian Astronomy. This book covers a short historical survey, and introduces concepts of zodiac & constellation, yuga system & eras, and ahargaNa according to Indian astronomy. This includes an appendix of topics ; Co-ordinate systems, raashi and nakshatra systems, panchanga, mean positions of the sun, moon and planets.

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Barcode
Donated Books	St Aloysius Library	Physics	520.954 RAOI (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available	D05888

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This popular book is mainly designed for students and interested readers to create awareness on Indian Astronomy. This book covers a short historical survey, and introduces concepts of zodiac & constellation, yuga system & eras, and ahargaNa according to Indian astronomy. This includes an appendix of topics ; Co-ordinate systems, raashi and nakshatra systems, panchanga, mean positions of the sun, moon and planets.

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