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He declared that the Earth rotates on its own axis and proved that the basic reason for a lunar eclipse is the shadow of the Earth. Identify this person.
He declared that the Earth rotates on its own axis and proved that the basic reason for a lunar eclipse is the shadow of the Earth. Identify this person.
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The correct option is B Aryabhatta
Aryabhatta declared that the Earth rotates on its own axis and proved that the basic reason for a lunar eclipse is the shadow of the Earth. He made immense contributions to astronomy. He wrote 'Arya Siddhanta' where he described some main principles of astronomy. Hence, the first Indian satellite was named ‘Aryabhatta’. Varahmihir and Bhramhagupta are credited with contributions in the field of astrology and astronomy respectively. Grutsamad discovered the process of writing figures after zeros.
Aryabhatta declared that the Earth rotates on its own axis and proved that the basic reason for a lunar eclipse is the shadow of the Earth. He made immense contributions to astronomy. He wrote 'Arya Siddhanta' where he described some main principles of astronomy. Hence, the first Indian satellite was named ‘Aryabhatta’. Varahmihir and Bhramhagupta are credited with contributions in the field of astrology and astronomy respectively. Grutsamad discovered the process of writing figures after zeros.
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