Misra Yantra (Delhi)

India / Delhi / Ni Dilli / Delhi

astronomy, instruments

The MISRA or the COMPOSITE YANTRA, unique to New Delhi Observatory is composed of 5 different instruments, namely 1) DAKSHINNOTTARA BHITTI, 2) SAMRAT (in 2 halves), 3) NIYAT CHAKRA, 4) KARKA RASIVALAYA & 5) WESTERN QUADRANT.
It is believed to be constructed by Maharaja Madho Singh (1751-68), the son of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II.
Each 5 components have different functions.

Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jantar_Mantar,_Delhi

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Coordinates: 28°37'39"N 77°12'58"E

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