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The academic team of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH) investigating the Antikythera Mechanism
Back row (from left to right):
Basiakoulis Alexandros, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Tourtas Alexandros, Doctor, Department of History and Archaeology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Scientific…
Basiakoulis Alexandros, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Tourtas Alexandros, Doctor, Department of History and Archaeology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Scientific…
Intermediate operation test during the assembling of the transparent replica of the Antikythera Mechanism (scale 3:1)
For each assembly step of a model, a functionality test is conducted. One such test is presented in the specific video.
The pin-slot mechanism, part of the Antikythera Mechanism, which simulates the movement of the Moon
The pin-slot mechanism which simulates the Lunar movement in the Antikythera Mechanism.
Demonstration of handling the Antikythera Mechanism model
The video demonstrates the way the user could use the Antikythera Mechanismin.
Photorealistic depictions of thegeared system of the Antikythera Mechanism
The photorealistic images show views of the Antikythera Mechanism's gear system.
Simulation of the Lunar elliptical orbit by the Antikythera Mechanism
The text describes how the Antikythera Mechanism simulates the movements of the system Moon-Earth-Sun (i.e. the elliptical orbit of the Moon around the Earth)
Lunar and Solar eclipses
The text describes the astronomical phenomena of the Sun and the Moon eclipses, which are predicted by the Antikythera Mechanism.
The irregular orbit of the Moon around the Earth and the phases of the Moon
Το κείμενο περιγράφει την ανώμαλη τροχιά της Σελήνης γύρω από τη Γη και τις φάσεις της.
The geared computers and the Antikythera Mechanism
The text describes the structure of geared computers and accordingly that of the Antikythera Mechanism.
Components of the Antikythera Mechanism
Τhe components of the Mechanism include two protective-cover doors and their engraved inscriptions, gears, shafts and axes.