How Long to Read The Babylonian Astronomical Compendium MUL.APIN

How Long Does it Take to Read The Babylonian Astronomical Compendium MUL.APIN?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 11 minutes to read The Babylonian Astronomical Compendium MUL.APIN by Hermann Hunger

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

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.

How long is The Babylonian Astronomical Compendium MUL.APIN?

The Babylonian Astronomical Compendium MUL.APIN by Hermann Hunger is 246 pages long, and a total of 62,976 words.

This makes it 83% the length of the average book. It also has 77% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Babylonian Astronomical Compendium MUL.APIN Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 44 minutes to read The Babylonian Astronomical Compendium MUL.APIN aloud.

What Reading Level is The Babylonian Astronomical Compendium MUL.APIN?

The Babylonian Astronomical Compendium MUL.APIN is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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