Description
The Súrya-siddhánta: An Ancient System of Hindu Astronomy, with Ranganátha’s Exposition, the Gúdhártha-prakáśaka (1879) by Fitzedward Hall is a detailed translation and commentary on the ancient Sanskrit treatise Súrya-siddhánta. This work covers celestial movements, time calculations, planetary positions, eclipses, and lunar cycles. Hall’s edition includes Ranganátha’s Gúdhártha-prakáśaka, explaining complex astronomical concepts. The book introduced advanced Indian astronomy to the Western world, highlighting India’s early scientific achievements and significantly contributing to the global understanding of ancient astronomical knowledge.
