Egyptian Planetary Texts: On Some Astronomical Papyri And Related Problems Of Ancient Geography

The book ""Egyptian Planetary Texts: On Some Astronomical Papyri And Related Problems Of Ancient Geography"" by Otto Neugebauer is a comprehensive study of the astronomical papyri of ancient Egypt. The author, a renowned historian of science, delves into the intricacies of the Egyptian calendar, the astronomical observations made by the ancient Egyptians, and the methods they used to track the movements of the planets.The book is divided into three parts. The first part provides an overview of the astronomical papyri and their historical context. The second part focuses on the Egyptian calendar and the various astronomical cycles that were used to track the movements of the sun, moon, and stars. The third part explores the methods used by the ancient Egyptians to observe and record the movements of the planets.Throughout the book, Neugebauer draws on a wide range of sources, including ancient texts, archaeological evidence, and modern scientific research. He also discusses related topics such as ancient geography and the influence of Egyptian astronomy on later civilizations.Overall, ""Egyptian Planetary Texts"" is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of science, ancient Egypt, or astronomy. It offers a detailed and authoritative account of the astronomical knowledge and practices of one of the world's great civilizations.Transactions Of The American Philosophical Society, V32, Number 2, January, 1942.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.