what is the antikythera mechanism?
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Antikythera Mechanism is the world's first analogical computer which was used by Greeks 2,000 years ago.
Greeks used this computer to analyze the movement of planets and stars (mainly of sun,earth and moon).
Antikythera Mechanism was also used to predict the Solar and Lunar Eclipses.
Antikythera Mechanism also acted as calculator.It could also add, multiply, divide and subtract.
It was first created in 2nd Century BC.
Greeks used this computer to analyze the movement of planets and stars (mainly of sun,earth and moon).
Antikythera Mechanism was also used to predict the Solar and Lunar Eclipses.
Antikythera Mechanism also acted as calculator.It could also add, multiply, divide and subtract.
It was first created in 2nd Century BC.
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The Antikythera Mechanism is an ancient Greek analogue computer.
It is the world's first analogical computer.
It is used to predict astronomical positions and eclipses for calendrical and astrological purposes.
It was discovered in 1901.
FACTS related to antikythera mechanism ::
1) The mechanism's importance wasn't discovered for about 75 years in the starting.
2) It was so technologically advanced that nothing surpassed it for about 1500 years.
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