Aryabhatiya
Aryabhata completes the Aryabhatiya, presenting mathematical methods and astronomical rules for calculating planetary positions.
Historical events in 499
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Eclipse Calculations
Aryabhata gives a scientific explanation of solar and lunar eclipses using the shadows of Earth and the Moon.
Rotation of Earth
Aryabhata explains the apparent daily motion of the stars by describing Earth as rotating on its axis.