The Babylonian astronomical compendium MUL.APIN / Hermann Hunger and John Steele.
| Author/creator | Hunger, Hermann, 1942- |
| Other author | Steele, John M. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2018. |
| Description | 1 online resource. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Taylor & Francis eBooks |
| Subjects |
| Portion of title | MUL APIN |
| Series | Scientific writings from the ancient and Medieval world |
| Abstract | About the MUL.APIN: astronomical data and lists of stars, from ancient Mesopotamia. |
| Abstract | "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."-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Source of description | Description based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher. |
| Issued in other form | Print version: Hunger, Hermann, 1942- author. Babylonian astronomical compendium MUL.APIN Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2018 9781138050471 |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2018007133 |
| ISBN | 9781351686815 ( epub) |
| ISBN | 9781315168722 (ebook) |
| ISBN | 9781351686822 (web pdf) |
| ISBN | 9781351686808 (mobi/kindle) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |