Goladhyaya
Bhaskara II develops spherical astronomy in the Goladhyaya section of the Siddhanta Shiromani.
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Bhaskara II
Bhaskara II, also known as Bhaskaracharya, was a major twelfth-century Indian mathematician and astronomer. His Siddhanta Shiromani brought together advanced mathematics with planetary computation, eclipse calculation and spherical astronomy.
Why Bhaskara II matters in astronomy
His astronomy shows the continuing strength of Indian mathematical traditions in the medieval period. The database records connect his work to the broader development of positional astronomy and computational methods.
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Bhaskara II timeline in the database
Siddhanta Shiromani
Bhaskara II completes the Siddhanta Shiromani, whose astronomical sections address planetary motion, spheres and eclipse calculations.
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Last reviewed: September 2026.
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