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TitleThe Babylonian astronomical compendium MUL.APINOther Titles (e.g. Variant)MUL APINTypeTextMonographClassificationLCC: QB19 .H8625 2018 DDC: 523.802/16 full Could not render: bf:statusSupplementary Contentbibliography index SummaryAbout 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."-- Provided by publisher.Authorized Access PointHunger, Hermann, 1942- The Babylonian astronomical compendium MUL.APIN