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Indian Astronomers' Role in Nebulae Classification
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Who among the following Indian astronomers is credited with developing the first comprehensive classification scheme for nebulae?
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Meghnad Saha
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Meghnad Saha, a renowned Indian astrophysicist, is widely recognized for his pioneering work in nebulae classification. In 1921, he proposed a classification scheme based on the physical characteristics and spectral features of nebulae, which laid the foundation for further research in this field.