Wow Fact
They arrived at 365.258 days using stone instruments and ...
2027-01-12
Ancient Indian astronomers calculated the solar year
with extraordinary precision.
They arrived at 365.258 days using stone instruments and shadow. The modern laser-measured value is 365.256 days. Accuracy to within 2 minutes. Without a single telescope.
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