Thoughts of Abhijeet Borkar are thought provoking and comment by RR is also noticeable.A subject Ethnoastronomy is an eye catching subject ,fit to be pursued by Astronomy enthusiasts having no technical degree ,training in Astronomy but a vast enthusiasm about the subject.
It is surprising that the author who is a student of Astronomy has not noticed mentions of various discoveries and thoughts in books written by Western scholars. In ancient times, science or natural philosophy was essentially an individualistic endeavour. In modern times, collaborative endeavours were never rejected by Westerners. There is no class on Stellar Physics in any part of the world that can be concluded without discussing Chandrasekhar’s Limit. However, it must be acknowledged that outreach programs, funding in pure sciences, including astronomy, and availability of optical devices for amateur astronomers is much more prevalent in Western societies. The contribution made by amateur astronomers is being openly acknowledged. But then with polluted skies in most parts of South Asia, what’s the fun in owning a telescope? Where’s any effort in identifying areas that are free of light and air pollution so that amateurs get attracted and make new discoveries?
I like the notion when he says we indians think we invented everything and then complain about eurocentrism.
Studying a black hole is more important on astronomy, here is something more
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/big-bang-scenery-inside-black-hole-sebastian-aloysius/
Thoughts of Abhijeet Borkar are thought provoking and comment by RR is also noticeable.A subject Ethnoastronomy is an eye catching subject ,fit to be pursued by Astronomy enthusiasts having no technical degree ,training in Astronomy but a vast enthusiasm about the subject.
It is surprising that the author who is a student of Astronomy has not noticed mentions of various discoveries and thoughts in books written by Western scholars. In ancient times, science or natural philosophy was essentially an individualistic endeavour. In modern times, collaborative endeavours were never rejected by Westerners. There is no class on Stellar Physics in any part of the world that can be concluded without discussing Chandrasekhar’s Limit. However, it must be acknowledged that outreach programs, funding in pure sciences, including astronomy, and availability of optical devices for amateur astronomers is much more prevalent in Western societies. The contribution made by amateur astronomers is being openly acknowledged. But then with polluted skies in most parts of South Asia, what’s the fun in owning a telescope? Where’s any effort in identifying areas that are free of light and air pollution so that amateurs get attracted and make new discoveries?