Ancient Indian Astronomy
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Aryabhata
Aryabhata
To the right is a photo of Aryabhata. He was born in 476 CE and he died in 550 CE. He was one of the first known great Ancient Indian astronomers and mathematicians. He invented the concept of zero (0) and pi (3.14…).
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Ancient Indian Astronomy
Ancient Indian Astronomy is one of the most important developments in the world. Ancient Indian Astronomy was developed around 2000 BCE by Arybahatta and it brought new ways to view the world, inventions, and concepts. If Ancient Indian Astronomy was not created or discovered we might see the world differently today.
Our solar system.
Impact
Ancient Indian Astronomy impacted the world by bringing new inventions (list below), concepts, and ideas. Ancient Indian Astronomy also answered questions people had about our solar system and gave people a new way to view the world.
Ancient Indian Inventions and Concepts (“Astronomy in Ancient India”)
-The calculation of occurrences of eclipse.
-Determination of Earth's circumference.
-Theorizing about the theory of gravitation.
-Determining that the sun was a star and determining the number of planets under our solar system.
Statue of Arybahatta.
Below are some links you might find helpful to source more information:
Astronomy Pioneers of Cosmic Wisdom
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