A tool for dating the events in ancient Babylonian Astronomical Texts. This has been created for my Jerusalem Book (GitHub), discussing the chronology of the Neo-Babylonian empire.
Introduction: Background on Babylonian Astronomy.
User Guide: How the tool works, and how to use it and replicate the results.
Support for these texts:
- BM 32312 (ADT I No. -651)
- BM 41222 (ADT V No.52)
- BM 76738 and 76813
- BM 35115... (LBAT 1415-7, ADT V No.3)
- BM 32234 (LBAT 1419, ADT V No.4)
- BM 38462 (LBAT 1420, ADT V No.6)
- VAT 4956 (ADT I No. -567)
- BM 33066 (LBAT 1477, Strm. Kambys. 400)
By computing the following:
- A Lunar calendar (sunrise, sunset, first visibility, spring equinox)
- Angular separation of moon, planets, stars
- Visibility phenomena and stations of the inner and outer planets
- Lunar eclipses and their durations
- "Lunar Six" durations
If you spot any issue or are confused about something please don't hesitate to raise a ticket on the issues page.
This project is GNU GPL-3.0 Licensed.