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This item was about the French Father Richaud made the first astronomical discovery on Indian soil. In 1689, when he discovered the double star Alpha Centauri using a 12-foot telescope in Pondicherry. He also determined the latitude and longitude of Pondicherry.

This item was about the French father named Richaud spotted the first comet in India in 1689 . He also made an important discovery of the double star Alpha Centauri in the southern skies using a telescope, marking the first use of a telescope in India. Additionally, he was the first to observe Halley's Comet.

This fond consist of newspaper clippings on the discoveries that was made from the indian soil in early 17th century.