Ram Yantra (Delhi) | astronomy, instruments

India / Delhi / Ni Dilli / Delhi
 astronomy, instruments

These are the cylindrical instruments of the Ram Yantra constructed by Sawai Jai Singh. These instruments are used for measuring altitude and azimuth of celestial objects.
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Coordinates:   28°37'35"N   77°12'59"E

Comments

  • There was a mistake in the earlier statement. Ram Yantra are cylindrical instruments and not bowl shaped instruments like the Jai Prakas.
  • Awesome!
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