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The Antikythera Mechanism
One of the artefacts ranked among the Wonders of the Ancient World is the Antikythera Mechanism, the oldest extant complex geared device, also described as the first analogue computer. Its construction was variously estimated to be about 87 BC; or…
Transparent replica of the Antikythera Mechanism (scale 4:1)
Distinct characteristic of the specific model is the transparency of its materials and its large size
Functional and transparent replica of the Antikythera Mechanism (scale 3:1)
Distinct characteristic of the specific model is the transparency of its materials and its large size
Exact and functional replica of the Antikythera Mechanism (scale 1:1)
The specific model has exactly the same dimensions as the original Antikythera Mechanism.
Physical, accurate and operational model of the Antikythera Mechanism (scale 1:1)
Three facets of the Antikythera Mechanism's physical model in the box and a view of the model without the box.
Exact and functional replica of the Antikythera Mechanism (scale 1:1)
The specific model has exactly the same dimensions as the original Antikythera Mechanism.
Physical model of the Antikythera Mechanism (scale 1:1)
The specific model constitutes an exact replica in physical dimensions (scale 1:1) of the Antikythera Mechanism.
What is an analogue geared computer?
The construction and operation of a geared analogue computer is presented. The Antikythera Mechanism is the first analogue geared computer in human history.
The largest fragments of the Antikythera Mechanism (fragments A, B and C)
The three largest fragments of the Antikythera Mechanism as they have been recovered from the sea by sponge divers in the early 20th century.
The largest fragment is the fragment A. 27 gears were detected inside that fragment.
The largest fragment is the fragment A. 27 gears were detected inside that fragment.