The Antikythera mechanism was an ancient analog device built to capture the known celestial objects, sort of like an ancient computer, which records and targets known heavenly bodies. Experts believe that this mechanism was a collaboration between an astronomer-mathematician and a master craftsman.
Made of bronze and stored in a wooden box, the artifact was sent for investigation to the National Archaeological Museum in Athens. They discovered Greek writing and intermeshed gears. Learn more about the Antikythera mechanism here.
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