Around the World: Asia--Jantar Mantar Observatory
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Browse Full-length Non-member TitlesThe Jantar Mantar Observatory is a collection of instruments built by Maharaja Jai Singh II in the 18th century. These instruments include a diagram of the universe and can accurately measure time. Part of the "Around the World" series.
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Runtime: 2 minutes 44 seconds
- Topic: Geography, History, Science
- Subtopic: Astronomy, India, World History - 1450-1799
- Grade/Interest Level: 7 - 12
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- Release Year: 2012
- Producer/Distributor: New Dimension Media/Questar
- Series: Around the World
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