The birth of Aryabhata is traditionally regarded as the beginning of the classical period of Indian mathematics and astronomy.
However, the most detailed incorporation of Indian astronomy occurred only during the Tang Dynasty (618–907) when a number of Chinese scholars—such as Yi Xing— were versed both in Indian and Chinese astronomy.
Thompson also published several books and articles on religion and science, Hindu cosmology and astronomy.
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