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Ancient Indian Astronomy
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Which ancient Indian astronomer is widely regarded as the father of Indian astronomy?
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Aryabhata
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Aryabhata, who lived in the 5th century CE, made significant contributions to astronomy, mathematics, and trigonometry. He propounded the heliocentric theory, which placed the Sun at the center of the solar system.