A Historical View Of The Hindu Astronomy, In Two Parts - John Bentley - Bog

""A Historical View of the Hindu Astronomy, in Two Parts: from the Earliest Dawn of that Science in India to the Present Time"" is a book written by John Bentley in 1825. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of Hindu astronomy, covering its origins in ancient India up to the present day. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the early history of Hindu astronomy, including the development of the Hindu calendar, the use of astronomical observations in religious ceremonies, and the early astronomical theories of Indian scholars. The second part of the book covers the more recent history of Hindu astronomy, including the contributions of modern Indian astronomers and the impact of Western astronomy on the field. Throughout the book, Bentley provides detailed descriptions of the various astronomical instruments and techniques used by Hindu astronomers throughout history. Overall, ""A Historical View of the Hindu Astronomy"" is an important work for anyone interested in the history of astronomy and the development of scientific thought in India.""Contains The Ancient Astronomy And The Modern Astronomy.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.