The Panchasiddhantika

The Panchasiddhantika is a book on astronomy written by Varaha Mihira, a renowned Indian astronomer and mathematician who lived in the 6th century CE. This book is a translation of the original work by Thibaut, G., published in 1889. The Panchasiddhantika is a comprehensive treatise on Indian astronomy, covering topics such as planetary motion, eclipses, and celestial phenomena. It is divided into five chapters, each of which discusses one of the five astronomical systems prevalent in ancient India. The book also contains detailed tables and diagrams that illustrate the principles of Indian astronomy. The Panchasiddhantika is a valuable resource for scholars of Indian astronomy and mathematics, as well as anyone interested in the history of science.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.