The first Indian to become a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society in 1872, Chinthamani Ragoonatha Chary never received any formal training in astronomy — his expertise was self-taught! #ForgottenHeroes #IndiansInScience
A little-known observatory that dates back to the 18th century, Madras Observatory marks the triumphal fusion of scientific knowledge and imperial power.
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