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. . Language: English