The Astronomical Observatories Of Jai Singh
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The Astronomical Observatories Of Jai Singh
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Author : George Rusby Kaye
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1973
The Astronomical Observatories Of Jai Singh written by George Rusby Kaye and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1973 with Astronomical observatories categories.
Sawai Jai Singh And His Astronomy
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Author : Virendra Nath Sharma
language : en
Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass Publ.
Release Date : 1995
Sawai Jai Singh And His Astronomy written by Virendra Nath Sharma and has been published by Motilal Banarsidass Publ. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995 with Science categories.
Sawai Jai Singh the statesman astronomer of 18th century India designed astronomical instruments of masonry and stone, built observatories prepared a Zij or a text for astronomical calculations and sent a fact-finding scientific mission to Europe. His high precision instruments were designed to measure time and angles to the very limit of naked eye observing.
Celestial Mirror
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Author : Barry Perlus
language : en
Publisher: Yale University Press
Release Date : 2020-06-26
Celestial Mirror written by Barry Perlus and has been published by Yale University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-06-26 with Science categories.
Explore the eighteenth-century Indian astronomical observatories called the Jantar Mantars, massive, stunning structures built to observe and understand the heavens Between 1724 and 1730, Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II of Jaipur constructed five astronomical observatories, called Jantar Mantars, in northern India. The four remaining observatories are an extraordinary fusion of architecture and science, combining elements of astronomy, astrology, and geometry into forms of remarkable beauty. The observatories’ large scale and striking geometric forms have captivated the attention of architects, artists, scientists, and historians worldwide, yet their purpose and use remain largely unknown to the public. In this book, Barry Perlus’s visually driven exploration brings readers to the Jantar Mantars and creates an immersive experience. Panoramas plunge the viewer into a breathtaking 360-degree space, while pages of explanatory illustrations describe the observatories and the workings of their many instruments. The book provides the experience of visiting the sites, the historical context of the Jantar Mantars, and an understanding of their scientific and architectural innovations.
The Astronomical Observatories Of Jai Singh
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Author : G. R. Kaye
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1982
The Astronomical Observatories Of Jai Singh written by G. R. Kaye and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1982 with categories.
Astronomical Observatories Of Jai Singh
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Author : George Rusby Kaye
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1973
Astronomical Observatories Of Jai Singh written by George Rusby Kaye and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1973 with Astronomical instruments categories.
Jantar Mantar Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh S Observatory In Delhi
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Author : Anisha Shekhar Mukherji
language : en
Publisher: Ambi Knowledge Resource
Release Date : 2010
Jantar Mantar Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh S Observatory In Delhi written by Anisha Shekhar Mukherji and has been published by Ambi Knowledge Resource this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Science categories.
The Delhi Jantar Mantar is an enigma. Its huge and arresting forms evoke awe even today when architecture seems to consist primarily of strange shapes and proportions. Most people who see it are left with many questions. • What is it really? • Why is it called Jantar Mantar? Is it linked to the performance of some mystical religious rites? • How were its gigantic structures made? • Do they form part of a maze? Are they forerunners of abstract art installations? • Or are they buildings? If so, what is this strange architectural style, so different from the other buildings of its time? • How, if at all, is it linked to astronomy? This informative history and fi eld guide explains all this and more. Based on over a decade of extensive research, it uses archival images, photographs, drawings and sketches, to unravel how the 300 year old Jantar Mantar Observatory looked and worked in the past. Each instrument of the Jantar Mantar is explained separately as a guided ‘walk’. The book includes information on traditional Indian astronomy, and on the political and cultural background of this ‘royal observatory’ established by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. It not only traces its transformation into ‘an archaeological monument’, but also charts the way ahead by which the Delhi Jantar Mantar’s historical function may be revived and conserved for future generations. Carry this book to the Jantar Mantar and walk around the instruments with it. Or read it before and after your visit to understand one of the world’s most unusual and intriguing works of architecture.
Sawai Jai Singh And His Observatories
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Author : Virendra Nath Sharma
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1997
Sawai Jai Singh And His Observatories written by Virendra Nath Sharma and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Astronomical observatories categories.
Sawai Jai Singh And His Astronomy
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Author : Virendra Nath Sharma
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1995
Sawai Jai Singh And His Astronomy written by Virendra Nath Sharma and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995 with Astronomical observatories categories.
Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh Ii Of Jaipur And His Observatories
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Author : M. F. Soonawala
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1952
Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh Ii Of Jaipur And His Observatories written by M. F. Soonawala and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1952 with Astronomical observatories categories.
A Guide To The Old Observatories At Delhi Jaipur Ujjain Benares
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Author : George Rusby Kaye
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1920
A Guide To The Old Observatories At Delhi Jaipur Ujjain Benares written by George Rusby Kaye and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1920 with Astronomical instruments categories.
Based upon the author's larger work "The astronomical observatories of Jai Singh," Calcutta, 1918, issued in the series of reports of the Archaeological survey of India, New imperial series, vol. XL.