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the astronomical observatory in jaipur

jaipur astronomical observatory india (view over solar star sign finder to small sundial)jaipur astronomical observatory (instrument to find the angle of the sun)Day 103: Jaipur’s astronomical (and astrological) observatory was a unique “theme park” devoted to measuring various heavenly bodies. Dating to 1728 it houses a collection of large instruments pointing upwards, including what’s claimed to be the largest sundial in the world (accurate to 2 seconds, which is more than can be said of my alarm clock).


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