Pathani Samanta
Indian astronomer · India · On the map · Scientists · Lived 1835 to 1904 · aged 68
Pathani Samanta better known as Mahamahopadhyaya Chandrasekhara Singha Harichandana Mahapatra Samanta,(13 December 1835 - 11 June 1904) was an Indian astronomer, mathematician and scholar who measured the distance from the Earth to the Sun with a bamboo pipe and traditional instruments.
Pathani Samanta is read about 29 times a day, in 5 languages.
A typical day, 30 days to 20 September 2026
The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 60 days, one point a day.
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About this person
He was born in Purnimanta Pousha Krishna Ashtami, and died in Purnimanta Adhika Jyeshtha Krishna Trayodashi.
Country
India
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1835 to 1904 · aged 68
