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The Babylonian Astronomical Compendium MUL.APIN (Hardcover) Loot Price: R3,876
Discovery Miles 38 760
The Babylonian Astronomical Compendium MUL.APIN (Hardcover): Hermann Hunger, John Steele

The Babylonian Astronomical Compendium MUL.APIN (Hardcover)

Hermann Hunger, John Steele

Series: Scientific Writings from the Ancient and Medieval World

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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.

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Imprint: Routledge
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Series: Scientific Writings from the Ancient and Medieval World
Release date: July 2018
First published: 2018
Authors: Hermann Hunger • John Steele
Dimensions: 234 x 156 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 246
ISBN-13: 978-1-138-05047-1
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: 1-138-05047-4
Barcode: 9781138050471

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