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Monday, February 15, 2016

THE ANTIKYTHERA MECHANISM

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THE ANTIKYTHERA MECHANISM
antikythera
The Antikythera mechanism dates back to 200 BC and is thought to be an ancient analog computer designed to predict astronomical positions and eclipses. It was recovered from a shipwreck in the Greek islands in 1900. The device was found in a wooden box and is composed of a complex configuration of gears, dials and inscriptions.

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