Jai Singh II Observatory

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Observatory
gptkbp:architecturalStyle Indian_architecture
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Maharaja_Jai_Singh_II
Scientific_advancements_in_India
gptkbp:coordinates 26.9253° N, 75.8267° E
gptkbp:culturalSignificance Astronomy_in_India
gptkbp:exhibits Astronomical charts
Instruments for determining latitude and longitude
Instruments for measuring celestial positions
Instruments for measuring time
Instruments for predicting eclipses
gptkbp:features gptkb:Astrolabe
gptkb:Solar_compass
gptkb:Equatorial_sundial
gptkb:Equatorial_dial
Sundial
Planetarium
Lunar calendar
Gnomon
Water clock
Spherical astrolabe
Vertical dial
Celestial globes
Architectural alignments
Declination circle
Horizon sundial
Large stone instruments
Meridian circle
Zodiac_signs
gptkbp:foundedBy gptkb:Maharaja_Jai_Singh_II
gptkbp:function Astronomy
gptkbp:hasCollection Cultural artifacts
Historical astronomical instruments
Ancient manuscripts
Astrological texts
Scientific documents
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Jai Singh II Observatory
gptkbp:influenced Astronomical_studies_in_India
gptkbp:influencedBy Indian_astronomy
Persian_astronomy
gptkbp:inspiration Modern observatories
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:Jaipur
gptkbp:notableFor Astronomical instruments
gptkbp:openToPublic Yes
gptkbp:partOf Jantar Mantar
Cultural_heritage_of_India
gptkbp:recognizedBy Archaeological Survey of India
gptkbp:renovated Yes
gptkbp:type Astronomical observatory
gptkbp:UNESCO_World_Heritage_Site Yes
gptkbp:visitors Tourists
gptkbp:yearEstablished 1721