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How did Indrani Debi feel about Duttada's relationship with his telescope?
How did Indrani Debi feel about Duttada's relationship with his telescope?
Indrani Debi felt that the telescope, referred to as 'Dibya,' had ensnared her husband and was like a 'designing woman.'
What were Duttada's reasons for being optimistic about discovering a new comet?
What were Duttada's reasons for being optimistic about discovering a new comet?
Duttada believed that professional astronomers focused on faint stars and nebulous galaxies, potentially missing an unexpected comet.
What did Indrani Debi do when she found Duttada and Dibya together?
What did Indrani Debi do when she found Duttada and Dibya together?
Indrani Debi picked up a sweater and went to the roof to break up Duttada's time with Dibya.
How did Duttada acquire the means to buy a telescope?
How did Duttada acquire the means to buy a telescope?
What does the telescope represent to Indrani Debi?
What does the telescope represent to Indrani Debi?
Why did Indrani Debi consider it important for Duttada to wear a sweater?
Why did Indrani Debi consider it important for Duttada to wear a sweater?
What are the characteristics of comets mentioned in the text?
What are the characteristics of comets mentioned in the text?
Flashcards
Comet
Comet
A celestial body that orbits the Sun in a highly elliptical path, often displaying a bright tail when near the Sun.
Orbit
Orbit
The path a celestial body takes around another celestial body.
Perihelion
Perihelion
The point where a celestial body, like a comet, is closest to the Sun.
Aphelion
Aphelion
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Planet
Planet
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Galaxy
Galaxy
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Insignificant
Insignificant
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Gigantic Telescope
Gigantic Telescope
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Study Notes
Indrani Debi and Duttada's Night
- Indrani Debi, awakened by a breeze, finds her husband Duttada with Dibya on the roof.
- She's annoyed that Duttada is neglecting practical matters like warmth and following his doctor's advice.
- She jokingly calls the telescope "Dibya" because of its association with Dibya, believing his interest is a distraction.
Duttada's Passion for Astronomy
- Duttada's telescope, named "Dibya Chakshu," represents a life-long ambition as an amateur astronomer.
- He retired with sufficient funds and time for astronomical observations.
- He meticulously observes the night sky and is hoping to discover a new comet.
- Amateurs sometimes discover comets professional astronomers miss because of pre-determined observation targets.
Duttada's Discovery
- Duttada, using his telescope, spots a new comet.
- He meticulously verifies his observation.
- Two days later, the newspaper, Ananda Bazar Patrika, reports Duttada's discovery of a new comet.
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