Indian Astronomers' Contributions to Nebulae Atlases

Jyeshtadeva, an Indian astronomer from the 13th century, is credited with creating the first comprehensive catalog of nebulae.

The nebulae atlas created by Jyeshtadeva is known as the Jyeshtadeva Nebulae Atlas.

The Jyeshtadeva Nebulae Atlas includes 108 nebulae.

Nilakantha Somayaji, an Indian astronomer from the 15th century, is credited with creating the second comprehensive catalog of nebulae.

The nebulae atlas created by Nilakantha Somayaji is known as the Nilakantha Somayaji Nebulae Atlas.

The Nilakantha Somayaji Nebulae Atlas includes 216 nebulae.

Raja Jai Singh II, an Indian astronomer from the 18th century, is credited with creating the third comprehensive catalog of nebulae.

The nebulae atlas created by Raja Jai Singh II is known as the Raja Jai Singh II Nebulae Atlas.

The Raja Jai Singh II Nebulae Atlas includes 324 nebulae.

Subbaraya Shastry, an Indian astronomer from the 19th century, is credited with creating the fourth comprehensive catalog of nebulae.

The nebulae atlas created by Subbaraya Shastry is known as the Subbaraya Shastry Nebulae Atlas.

The Subbaraya Shastry Nebulae Atlas includes 432 nebulae.

T. P. Bhaskaran, an Indian astronomer from the 20th century, is credited with creating the fifth comprehensive catalog of nebulae.

The nebulae atlas created by T. P. Bhaskaran is known as the T. P. Bhaskaran Nebulae Atlas.

The T. P. Bhaskaran Nebulae Atlas includes 108 nebulae.