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Indian Astronomers' Contributions to Nebulae Catalogs
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Which Indian astronomer is credited with creating the first catalog of nebulae?
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Varāhamihira
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Varāhamihira, an Indian astronomer and mathematician who lived in the 6th century CE, is credited with creating the first catalog of nebulae, known as the 'Brihat Samhita'.