Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Solving the Riddles of an Early Astronomical Calculator



The complex clocklike assembly of bronze gears and display dials predates other known examples of similar technology by more than 1,000 years. It accurately predicted lunar and solar eclipses, as well as solar, lunar and planetary positions.

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