Antikythera Mechanism

By Buttermouth on 11:00 AM

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Quick Description
The Antikythera mechanism (IPA: [ˌæntɪkɪˈθɪərə], an-ti-ki-theer-uh), is an ancient mechanical calculator (also described as the first known mechanical computer[1][2]) designed to calculate astronomical positions.

Why'd We Pick?
Built around 150 BC, machinery with the same complexity weren't seen for another 1000 years.

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