The Babylonian astronomical compendium MUL.APIN:

About the MUL.APIN: astronomical data and lists of stars, from ancient Mesopotamia

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Hunger, Hermann 1942- (Author), Steele, John M. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
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Published: London ; New York Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group 2019
Series:Scientific writings from the ancient and Medieval world
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Summary:About the MUL.APIN: astronomical data and lists of stars, from ancient Mesopotamia
"MUL.APIN, written sometime before the 8th century BC, was the most widely copied astronomical text in ancient Mesopotamia: a compendium including information such as star lists, descriptions of planetary phases, mathematical schemes for the length of day and night, a discussion of the luni-solar calendar and rules for intercalation, and a short collection of celestial omens. This book contains an introductory essay, followed by a new edition of the text and a facing-page transliteration and English translation. Finally, the book contains a new and detailed commentary on the text. This is a fascinating study, and an important resource for anyone interested in the history of astronomy."...
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description:vi, 245 Seiten Illustrationen
ISBN:9781138050471