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What was the Antikythera mechanism?

If you couldn’t tell by the name alone, the Antikythera Mechanism was a device created by the ancient Greeks back in 100 BCE.

The Astounding Pop Mech Show: The Never-Ending Mysteries of the World’s First Computer

The ancient Antikythera Mechanism acts like an astronomical calculator, but its full purpose remains a mystery.
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Puzzle Of Mechanical “First Computer” From Ancient Greece Solved By New Digital Model

Alfredo has a PhD in Astrophysics and a Master's in Quantum Fields and Fundamental Forces from Imperial College London.View full profile Alfredo has a PhD in Astrophysics and a Master's in Quantum ...
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Researchers home in on possible “day zero” for Antikythera mechanism

The mysterious Antikythera mechanism—an ancient device believed to have been used for tracking the heavens—has fascinated scientists and the public alike since it was first recovered from a shipwreck ...