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The Siddhāntasundara of Jñānarāja An English Translation with Commentary

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Title The Siddhāntasundara of Jñānarāja An English Translation with Commentary / Toke Lindegaard Knudsen.
Publisher Baltimore, Maryland : Johns Hopkins University Press
Creation Date 2014
Notes "This first English translation of the Siddhāntasundara reveals the fascinating work of the scholar-astronomer Jñānarāja (circa 1500 C.E.). Toke Lindegaard Knudsen begins with an introduction to the traditions of ancient Hindu astronomy and describes what is known of Jñānarāja's life and family."--Back cover.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 329-337) and index.
English
Content ""8 Chapter on Mathematical Astronomy: Section 2 True Motion""""9 Chapter on Mathematical Astronomy: Section 3 Three Questions (on Diurnal Motion)""
""10 Chapter on Mathematical Astronomy: Section 4 Occurrence of Eclipses""
""11 Chapter on Mathematical Astronomy: Section 5 Lunar Eclipses""
""12 Chapter on Mathematical Astronomy: Section 6 Solar Eclipses""
""13 Chapter on Mathematical Astronomy: Section 7 Rising and Setting of Planets""
""14 Chapter on Mathematical Astronomy: Section 8 Shadows of Stars, Constellations, Polestars, and So On""
Extent 1 online resource (372 p.)
Language English
Copyright Date ©2014
National Library system number 997010714903905171
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