Aryabhata Biography: Major Works
Aryabhata Biography: Major Works
Aryabhata Biography: Major Works
Trivia
Named after the great Indian astronomer of the same name, Indias
first satellites image used to appear on the reverse of Indian 2 rupee
banknotes. Named after the great Indian astronomer is the remnant of a
lunar impact crater located in the eastern Sea of Tranquility on the Moon.
Submerged by lava-flow, now only an arc-shaped ridge remains.
Personal Life & Legacy
Aryabhatas work was of great influence in the Indian astronomical
tradition and influenced several neighboring cultures through
translations. Some of his works are citedby Al-Khwarizmi, and in the 10th
century by Al-Biruni. The Aryabhata Knowledge University (AKU), Patna,
has been established by the Government of Bihar in his honor for the
development and management of educational infrastructure related to
technical, medical, management and allied professional education.
Indias first satellite Aryabhata is named in his honor. At the Aryabhata
Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIOS) near Nainital,
India, research in astronomy, astrophysics and atmospheric sciences is
conducted.