Babylonian Astronomy explores how ancient Mesopotamian civilizations meticulously observed the night sky, creating astronomical records that laid the foundation for later scientific revolutions. The book reveals the Babylonians' remarkable precision in astronomical observation and their sophisticated mathematical techniques. Their use of a sexagesimal (base-60) number system, for example, allowed for advanced calculations and predictions of celestial events. This knowledge wasn't confined to Babylonia; the book details its transmission to other cultures, particularly influencing Greek and Asian astronomy. The book's approach involves historical context and detailed analysis of cuneiform texts and astronomical diaries, offering a comprehensive view of Babylonian contributions. It delves into the social and religious roles of astronomy in Babylonian society, including its connections to astrology and calendar systems. The central argument highlights that Babylonian astronomy was a highly refined system of empirical observation and mathematical prediction, not a primitive endeavor. The book progresses from the historical context and methodology, through the development of mathematical techniques, to the transmission of Babylonian knowledge to the Greeks and its influence on astronomical practices in Asia.
Babylonian Astronomy explores how ancient Mesopotamian civilizations meticulously observed the night sky, creating astronomical records that laid the foundation for later scientific revolutions. The book reveals the Babylonians' remarkable precision in astronomical observation and their sophisticated mathematical techniques. Their use of a sexagesimal (base-60) number system, for example, allowed for advanced calculations and predictions of celestial events. This knowledge wasn't confined to Babylonia; the book details its transmission to other cultures, particularly influencing Greek and Asian astronomy. The book's approach involves historical context and detailed analysis of cuneiform texts and astronomical diaries, offering a comprehensive view of Babylonian contributions. It delves into the social and religious roles of astronomy in Babylonian society, including its connections to astrology and calendar systems. The central argument highlights that Babylonian astronomy was a highly refined system of empirical observation and mathematical prediction, not a primitive endeavor. The book progresses from the historical context and methodology, through the development of mathematical techniques, to the transmission of Babylonian knowledge to the Greeks and its influence on astronomical practices in Asia.
Babylonian Astronomy
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Babylonian Astronomy
51
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9788235239815 |
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| Publisher: | Publifye |
| Publication date: | 03/20/2025 |
| Sold by: | PUBLISHDRIVE KFT |
| Format: | eBook |
| Pages: | 51 |
| File size: | 571 KB |