In 1901, between the islands of Crete and Kythera, a diver found the remnants
of what might only be considered a mechanical computer. The device is a
complex mix of gears which most likely calculated the position of the sun,
moon or other celestial bodies.
[7]
The device dates back 2000 years and is
considered to be of Greek origin and was given the name “The Antikythera
Device”.
of what might only be considered a mechanical computer. The device is a
complex mix of gears which most likely calculated the position of the sun,
moon or other celestial bodies.
[7]
The device dates back 2000 years and is
considered to be of Greek origin and was given the name “The Antikythera
Device”.
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