The Story of Astronomy in India
The Story of Astronomy in India
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Year: 2020
Pages: 140
Size: 171 x 241 mm
Publisher: Viva Books Originals
Sales Territory: Worldwide
Description:
Humans have always been fascinated and excited on observing the sun, the moon and the stars, and their rising and setting. As the human race evolved and mastered agriculture and domesticating animals, seasons and weather became key to their livelihoods. It was perhaps at this stage that the humans developed the rudiments of the subject which we now call astronomy, which helped them know in advance when to sow a particular crop and when to reap it. It was necessary to keep a record of the passage of time and to observe natural phenomena that repeat periodically.
This book familiarises the reader with the evolution and growth of astronomy in the Indian subcontinent over the ages. Apart from this, the reader will find an account of the interaction of Indian astronomy with its counterparts in different parts of the world. The present status of our knowledge of astronomy and cosmology is discussed too. The appendix introduces the basic essentials of panchang, horoscope and astrology.
Target Audience:
People interested in astronomy, cosmology and physics.
Contents:
Preface
Chapter 1. Introduction
Chapter 2. Prehistoric Era
Chapter 3. Astronomy in Vedic Era
Chapter 4. Vedang Jyotish
Chapter 5. Astronomical References in Religious Scriptures
Chapter 6. Astronomies of the West
Chapter 7. Aryabhata-I
Chapter 8. Pancha Siddhantika of Varahamihira
Chapter 9. Surya Siddhanta
Chapter 10. Varahamihira to Bhaskaracharya-II
Chapter 11. Siddhant Shiromani of Bhaskaracharya-II
Chapter 12. Bhaskaracharya-II to Jai Singh
Chapter 13. Jai Singh and His Observatories
Chapter 14. After Jai Singh
Chapter 15. Interaction with the Astronomies of the World
Chapter 16. Modern Era Astronomy
Chapter 17. Our Universe
Chapter 18. Cosmology
Appendices
I. Panchang, Horoscope and Astrology
II. Siddhantas, Karnas and Koshtakas
III. Observational Instruments of Indian Astronomy.
About the Author:
Prof. Chander Mohan obtained his B.A. (Hons.) and M.A. in mathematics from Panjab University and Ph.D. from Roorkee University (now IIT Roorkee). He worked as a lecturer, reader and professor in the mathematics department at Roorkee University. He also worked as Professor and Dean at Amity School of Computer Science, Noida, and as Professor and Head, mathematics department at IILM College of Engineering and Technology, Greater Noida. Presently, he is working as Professor at the department of computer science and engineering in Ambala College of Engineering and Applied Research, Devasthali, Ambala, Haryana.
Prof. Mohan has published over one hundred research papers in journals of international repute. He has also published six books. He is member of several technical and research societies and his autobiographical sketches have appeared in some national and international "Who's Who". He is a founder member of the Indian Astronomical Society and a member of the International Astronomical Union.
