From the heavenly bodies themoon was the nearest and largest body.
Dr Vikram Sarabhai in not called the father of astronomy. He is, however, considered to be the father of the Indian space program because he founded and lead the Physical Research Laboratory, an institute that is considered to be the cradle of space science in India.
Aryabhata was the first in the line of great mathematician-astronomers from the classical age of Indian mathematics and Indian astronomy. His works include the Āryabhaṭīya and the Arya-siddhanta. The works of Aryabhata dealt with mainly mathematics and astronomy.
they spread the deccimal system, silkmaking, and astronomy.
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Why is the Indian economy considered 'a great paradox'
Aryabhata or Aryabhata I was the first in the line of great mathematician-astronomers from the classical age of Indian mathematics and Indian astronomy. His works include the Āryabhaṭīya and the Arya-siddhanta.
They could tell by the moon and stars and saw a pattern.
In Renaissance Europe, he was considered the original inventor of algebra, although we now know that his work is based on older Indian or Greek sources.[6] He revised Ptolemy's Geography and wrote on astronomy and astrology.
The Surya Siddhanta is an ancient astronomical text believed to have been written by an unknown author. It is considered one of the most important texts in Indian astronomy and provides valuable insights into topics such as planetary motion, eclipses, and timekeeping.
'Kritika' is the name of a 'Nakshatra' in Hindi. 'Nakashtras' is meant for the measurement of the solar distance of the stars in Indian Astronomy.
Hubert A. Allen has written: 'The petroglyph calendar' -- subject(s): Petroglyphs, Archaeoastronomy, Indian astronomy
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