Consider the following statements about Sawai Jai Singh’s astronomical work: 1. He learnt of the accuracy of European observations, and obtained de La Hire’s tables from which he reproduced a terrace. 2. His astronomers also developed a telescope of their

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Q: 23 (CDS-I/2024)
Consider the following statements about Sawai Jai Singh’s astronomical work:
1. He learnt of the accuracy of European observations, and obtained de La Hire’s tables from which he reproduced a terrace.
2. His astronomers also developed a telescope of their own to observe the lunar phases of Venus.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Science & Technology

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CDS-I

Sawai Jai Singh was deeply influenced by European astronomical practices and acquired de La Hire’s tables. However, there is no historical evidence suggesting his astronomers developed a telescope specifically for observing Venus.