Medieval & Islamic astronomy
Bhaskara II
1114 – 1185 · IN
Biography
Bhaskara II (1114–1185) was an astronomer or scientist associated with India. Developed mathematical astronomy and computational methods for planetary positions and eclipses. In this library, the biography is linked to Indian astronomy, Astronomical tables and zijes so the historical contribution can be read beside the modern scientific concepts it influenced.
Contributions
Developed mathematical astronomy and computational methods for planetary positions and eclipses.
Legacy & impact
The legacy of Bhaskara II remains visible in modern work on Indian astronomy, Astronomical tables and zijes and in the broader shift toward quantitative, testable astronomy.
Key works & discoveries
- Siddhānta Śiromaṇi (1150)
- Planetary, calendrical and trigonometric astronomy
Siddhānta Śiromaṇi (1150); Planetary, calendrical and trigonometric astronomy.