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The Impact of Modern Indian Astronomy on Other Cultures
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Who among the following Indian astronomers is known for his work on the motion of the planets and the development of the heliocentric model of the solar system?
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Aryabhata
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Aryabhata, a renowned Indian astronomer and mathematician, proposed the heliocentric model of the solar system, where the Sun is at the center and the planets revolve around it. This model was a significant departure from the prevailing geocentric model and laid the foundation for modern astronomy.