Distance Between Planets (Kaksha) – The Equal Linear Velocity Rule
The Concept The Surya Siddhanta calculates the absolute distances of [...]
Multiple Suns (Solar Systems) – The Multiverse of the Puranas
The Concept There are other stars, such as our Sun. [...]
The Epicyclic Model (Manda and Shighra) – The Fluid Circles of Planetary Motion
The Concept The Surya Siddhanta uses epicycles (circles that travel [...]
Latitude and Longitude (Deshantara) – The Global Grid of Antiquity
The Concept To create an Earth map, you'll need a [...]
Planetary Latitude (Vikshepa) – The 3D Dance of the Planets
The Concept Planets do not move in a straight line; [...]
Meteors vs. Stars (Ulka) – Decoding the Falling Stones
The Concept Stars are Suns that are located far away. [...]
Finding True North: The Gnomon – The Shadow Circle Geometry
The Concept To orient a temple or observatory in the [...]
Retrograde Motion (Vakra Gati) – The Optical Illusion of the Wanderers
The Concept Planets sometimes appear to be moving backwards in [...]
Moon and Tides (Samudra Manthan) – The Gravitational Pulse of the Ocean
The Concept The Moon's gravity pulls on Earth's oceans, causing [...]
The Milky Way (Akash Ganga) – The River of a Thousand Suns
The Concept The Milky Way is our galaxy. It is [...]
