In India people had started the use of the astronomical instruments before 1000 BC. During this period one of the prominent books Surya Siddhanta was written for astronomical calculations. The content of this book is available but its author is not known. The title Surya Siddhanta means sun theory and it highlights the calculations of positions of… Continue reading Astronomical Instruments of Bhaskaracharya
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Bhaskaracharya – The great Astronomer and Mathmatician
The period between 500 and 1200 AD was the golden age of Indian Astronomy. During this golden period an Indian wizard was born who contributed greatly to the conception of Astronomy and Mathematics. He was none other than Bhaskaracharya. Bhaskaracharya was the leading mathematician and Astronomer of the 12th century, who wrote the first work with full… Continue reading Bhaskaracharya – The great Astronomer and Mathmatician
