First Indian epigraphical reference to Halley’s comet found in 15th century copper plate inscription
- Posted on June 20, 2025
- By The Hindu
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First Indian epigraphical reference to Halley’s comet found in 15th century copper plate inscription
The discovery of the reference to comets in the inscription was made during the critical ’line by line’ editing of a set of 21 unpublished copper plate charters held by the Srisailam temple authorities. The collection, comprising 78 copper leaves, will soon be published in book form, he added.
