Medieval & Islamic astronomy
Aryabhata
476 – 550 · IN
Biography
Aryabhata (476–550) was an astronomer or scientist associated with India. Mathematical astronomy, Earth rotation and eclipse calculation. In this library, the biography is linked to Solar and lunar eclipses, Indian astronomy so the historical contribution can be read beside the modern scientific concepts it influenced.
Contributions
Mathematical astronomy, Earth rotation and eclipse calculation.
Legacy & impact
The legacy of Aryabhata remains visible in modern work on Solar and lunar eclipses, Indian astronomy and in the broader shift toward quantitative, testable astronomy.
Key works & discoveries
- Aryabhatiya (499)
Aryabhatiya (499).