The Babylonian astronomical compendium MUL.APIN / Hermann Hunger and John Steele.

Author/creator Hunger, Hermann, 1942-
Other author Steele, John M.
Format Electronic
Publication InfoAbingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2018.
Description1 online resource.
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Portion of title MUL APIN
SeriesScientific 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 noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
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Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
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Issued in other formPrint version: Hunger, Hermann, 1942- author. Babylonian astronomical compendium MUL.APIN Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2018 9781138050471
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2018007133
ISBN9781351686815 ( epub)
ISBN9781315168722 (ebook)
ISBN9781351686822 (web pdf)
ISBN9781351686808 (mobi/kindle)

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