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Babylonian astronomical diary for the second half of year 148 of the Seleucid Era (164-163 BC), including observation of Halley's comet in 164 BC. Late Babylonian, Seleucid Dynasty. The text states that the comet which had previously been seen in the east in the path of Anu in the area of Pleiades and Taurus, now 'passed along in the path of Ea.' The date of first visibility according to modern calculations can be dated to about 22nd-28th September 164BC. Clay, 1.38 x 1.5 in. Inv. 1881,0625.562.
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British Museum/London/Great Britain
Unique Identifier
ART553026
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Public
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2702px × 3600px
Photo Credit
© The Trustees of the British Museum / Art Resource, NY
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2nd century BCE
Astronomy
Babylonian
Calendar
Clay
Comet, Halley's
Cuneiform script
Seleucid Kingdom (312-64 BCE)
Tablet