Astronomy of Ancient Egypt : A Cultural Perspective / by Juan Antonio Belmonte, José Lull.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Belmonte Marín, Juan Antonio, author.

Lull, José, author.

Contributor:

Mahoney, Terry (Astronomer), contributor.

Series:

Historical & Cultural Astronomy, 2509-3118

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Astronomy--Observations.

Astronomy.

Science--History.

Science.

Cosmology.

Astronomy, Observations and Techniques.

History of Science.

Local Subjects:

Astronomy, Observations and Techniques.

History of Science.

Cosmology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (619 pages) : illustrations (black and white, and color).

Edition:

1st ed. 2023.

Place of Publication:

Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2023.

Summary:

This book is a comprehensive reference on ancient Egyptian astronomy. Written by two recognized specialists—one an astronomer trained in Egyptology, and the other an Egyptologist trained in astronomy—it synthesizes and analyses the international body of research surrounding this ancient culture. The chapters in this work address all major topics in the field, including Egyptian cosmogony and worldview, timekeeping devices and calendars, land- and skyscapes, astronomy-influenced architecture, chronology and more. Each chapter includes an introduction, an overview of the existing documentation on the subject, a critical discussion of ongoing debates and questions, and a presentation of state-of-the-art research. Straddling the line between Egyptology and astronomy, this multidisciplinary book will appeal to any scholar or specialist interested in studying ancient Egyptian astronomy.

Contents:

Chapter 1. Cosmogonies: the formation of the ancient Egyptian universe

Chapter 2. Egyptian astronomers throughout history

Chapter 3. Measuring time: ancient Egyptian star, water, and solar clocks

Chapter 4. Mapping the stars: the skies of ancient Egypt

Chapter 5. The calendar of ancient Egypt: a gift of the Nile

Chapter 6. Egyptian land- and skyscapes

Chapter 7. Astronomy and chronology.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Print version: Belmonte, Juan Antonio Astronomy of Ancient Egypt

ISBN:

9783031118296

OCLC:

1375294571