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Publication Date: 1975
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Raja Sawai Jai Singh II: An 18th Century Medieval Astronomer
Blanpied, William A.
American Journal of Physics, 43, 12, 1025-1035, Dec 75
Offers a description of the instrumentation and methods utilized in this attempt at naked eye astronomy one century after the invention of the telescope. Also examines the motives which resulted in the implementation of an antiquated mode of observation. (Author/CP)
Descriptors: Astronomy, History, Instructional Materials, Motivation, Physics, Science Education, Science Equipment, Science History
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Identifiers - Location: India
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