Madhava Observatory is an observatory set up by the University of Calicut in 2005 in association with the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), Bangalore.[1] It is the largest observatory at the university level in India.[2][3][4] The 6.6-metre (22 ft) hemispherical dome has a 1.75-metre (5.7 ft) slit opening, a wheel assembly and a 14-inch Meade (Cassegrain) telescope. The observatory is used by the faculty and staff of the university for study and research purposes. The observatory has also an 18-inch NGT reflector telescope gifted by IIAP, Bangalore, a dedicated computer facility for data collection and analysis.
The observatory is named after Madhava of Sangamagrama (c. 1340 – c. 1425), who is considered one of the greatest mathematician-astronomers of the Middle Ages and was the founder of the Kerala school of astronomy and mathematics.[5]
References
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- ^ "Madhava Observatory". University of Calicut. University of Calicut. Retrieved 3 January 2023.
- ^ Harigovind. "Madhava Observatory of Calicut University awaits facelift". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 3 January 2023.
- ^ "An introductory workshop: From stars to the universe". Khagol (published by IUCAA). 64. October 2005. Retrieved 3 January 2023.
- ^ Rajwi, Tiki (2014-03-03). "State's Rich Mathematical Heritage to Get 'Faces'". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2024-10-26.
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