Ancient Indian Astronomy in Introductory Texts

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Oct 1997

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American Physical Society, Texas Section Fall Meeting, October 10-11, 1997, abstract #BC.01

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astronomy

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It is customary in introductory survey courses in astronomy to devote some time to the history of astronomy. In the available text books only the Greek contribution receives any attention. Apart from Stonehenge and Chichenitza pictures, contributions from Babylon and China are some times mentioned. Hardly any account is given of ancient Indian astronomy. Even when something is mentioned it is incomplete or incorrect or both. Examples are given from several text books currently available. An attempt is made to correct this situation by sketching the contributions from the earliest astronomy of India, namely Vedaanga Jyotisha.

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