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Historical Observations of Nebulae by Indian Astronomers

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Which Indian astronomer is credited with the first recorded observation of a nebula?

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Varāhamihira
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Varāhamihira, a renowned Indian astronomer and astrologer, is believed to have made the first recorded observation of a nebula in the 6th century CE.

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