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Contributions of Indian Astronomers to World Astronomy
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Who is considered the father of Indian astronomy?
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Aryabhata
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Aryabhata (476-550 CE) is widely regarded as the father of Indian astronomy. He made significant contributions to mathematics and astronomy, including the development of the Aryabhata system of astronomy, which was based on the heliocentric model of the solar system.