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The Panchasiddhantika: The Astronomical Work Of Varaha Mihira (1889)

The Panchasiddhantika: The Astronomical Work Of Varaha Mihira (1889)

Thibaut, G.
Dvivedi, Mahamahopadhyaya

Hardcover

Fiction AnthologiesEastern European HistoryEnvironmental Studies

ISBN10: 1162261277
ISBN13: 9781162261270
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 342
Weight: 2.38
Height: 0.81 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
The Panchasiddhantika is a book on astronomy written by Varaha Mihira, an Indian astronomer and mathematician who lived in the 6th century AD. The book is divided into five chapters or siddhantas, each dealing with a different aspect of astronomy. These siddhantas cover topics such as planetary motion, eclipses, and the calculation of the positions of celestial bodies. The book was translated into English in 1889 by George Thibaut, a German-born Indologist and scholar of Sanskrit. Thibaut's translation includes an introduction to Varaha Mihira's life and work, as well as a detailed explanation of the astronomical concepts and calculations presented in the book. The Panchasiddhantika is considered an important work in the history of Indian astronomy and has influenced the development of astronomy in other cultures, including the Islamic world. It is also notable for its use of mathematical formulas and its emphasis on observation and empirical data. Overall, The Panchasiddhantika is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of astronomy, the development of mathematical concepts, or the cultural and scientific achievements of ancient India.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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