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The world’s oldest computer measures astronomical alignments
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In 1900, the Antikythera mechanism was discovered in a shipwreck off the coast of the Greek island by that name. The device dates to around 150 to 100 BCE and calculates the positions of the sun, moon, planets and stars. There are hands for the zodiac as well, demonstrating its…
Read MoreThe Antikythera Mechanism
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This really is an incredible thing. I remember hearing about the Antikythera Device many years ago – to watch it being unveiled before our very eyes is awesome. The mechanism proves the advanced ancient Greek knowledge of a number of arts, including astronomy, math and engineering.
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