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Indian Contributions to Astrophysics: A Celebration of Scientific Excellence
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Who is considered the father of Indian astronomy?
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Aryabhata
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Aryabhata, a renowned mathematician and astronomer from the 5th century CE, is widely regarded as the father of Indian astronomy. His contributions include the development of the Aryabhata system, which introduced the concept of zero and the use of decimal notation.