The Babylonian Astronomical Compendium MUL.APIN (Paperback)

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.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Scientific Writings from the Ancient and Medieval World
Release date:	September 2020
Authors:	Hermann Hunger • John Steele
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 24mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	246
ISBN-13:	978-0-367-66618-7
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > History of science Books > Humanities > History > World history > BCE to 500 CE Books > Science & Mathematics > Astronomy, space & time > Galaxies, clusters, intergalactic matter > General Books > History > World history > BCE to 500 CE
LSN:	0-367-66618-9
Barcode:	9780367666187

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