Translation of the Surya Siddhanta and of the Siddhanta Siromani

Name : Translation of the Surya Siddhanta and of the Siddhanta Siromani

Author : Translators: Pundit Bapu Deva Sastri, Lancelot Wilkinson

Book Format : Paperback

Genre : Reference

ISBN : 9788121279772

Language : English

Pages : 301-400 Pages

Publish Year : 2023

Publisher : Gyan Publishing House

About The Book : This book presents the translated works of the Surya Siddhanta and the Siddhanta Siromani. It offers an overview of the chapters contained in an astronomical manuscript, addressing a wide range of topics such as calculations of planetary positions, resolution of time-related questions, explanations of lunar and solar eclipses, planetary and celestial conjunctions, lunar phases, cosmography, and the application of astronomical instruments. The document concludes with a postscript provided by the translator. About The Translators: Pundit Bapu Deva Sastri (1821-1900) was an Indian mathematician born in Maharashtra. He received his early education in mathematics, including Lilāvati and Bijaganita. Notably, he studied Euclidean Geometry at the Sehore Sanskrit school under Lancelot Wilkinson. In 1842, he went to Government Sanskrit College, Varanasi, and later translated Siddhānta Shiromani and co-authored commentary on The Surya Siddhanta with Wilkinson. Sastri made significant contributions to Hindu mathematics and astronomy. He also provided English translations of key texts. About The Translators: Pundit Bapu Deva Sastri (1821-1900) was an Indian mathematician born in Maharashtra. He received his early education in mathematics, including Lilāvati and Bijaganita. Notably, he studied Euclidean Geometry at the Sehore Sanskrit school under Lancelot Wilkinson. In 1842,

Country of Origin : India