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The Antikythera mechanism, Antikythera astrolabe, Antikythera chronology, is the oldest known complex, planetary-operated mechanism and is called the first known analog computer. The characteristics of its construction indicate that it was built during the Hellenistic period. 2,200 years ago and was used to accurately calculate the position of the Sun, the Moon and, possibly, the planets, in the sky. It was found by fishermen in a shipwreck off the Greek island of Antikythera, south of the Peloponnese, between Kythera and Crete.
Dimensions: 6 cm x 7 mm
Handmade solid brass with natural oxidation of the metal.
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The Antikythera mechanism, Antikythera astrolabe, Antikythera chronology, is an ancient artifact, which functioned as an analog, mechanical computer and instrument of astronomical observations and shows similarities to a complex clock mechanism. The mechanism has been decided that it should not be moved outside of Greece due to its importance and sensitive condition. The Antikythera mechanism consists of 82 fragments of which seven are the largest. It is the oldest known complex, planetary-functioning mechanism and is called the first known analog computer. Its construction characteristics indicate that it was constructed during the Hellenistic period. It was constructed 2200 years ago and was used to accurately calculate the position of the Sun, the Moon and, possibly, the planets, in the sky. It calculated the phases of the Moon, predicted solar and lunar eclipses and determined the dates of the ancient crown games (Olympic, Isthmian, Pythian, etc.). On the outer plates and inside it bore astronomical, geographical and technological inscriptions. It was recovered by fishermen from a shipwreck off the Greek island of Antikythera, south of the Peloponnese, between Kythera and Crete. Based on the form of the Greek inscriptions it bears, it is dated between 150 BC and 100 BC, well before the date of the shipwreck, which may have occurred between 76 BC and 60 BC. The mechanism is the oldest surviving machine with gears and, in fact, a particularly complex planetary mechanism. It is made of bronze and was encased in a wooden frame. It has puzzled and fascinated many historians of science and technology since its discovery.
Area:
Antikythera island Greece
Date:
100 B.C.
Dimensions (WxHxD):
6 cm x 7 cm
Gross Weight:
296 gr
Includes:
Gift packaging - Description Greek & English
Material:
Brass with natural oxidation
Subcategory:
Paper-weight
Weight:
130 gr
