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Indian Contributions to Observational Astrophysics: Unraveling the Secrets of the Sky
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Which Indian astronomer is known for his work on the classification of stars?
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Nilakantha Somayaji
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Nilakantha Somayaji was an Indian astronomer and mathematician who lived in the 15th century. He is known for his work on the classification of stars, which he divided into six categories based on their brightness.