The Antikythera mechanism, as it is now known, was probably the world's first 'analog computer'—a sophisticated device for calculating the motions of stars and planets.

Dec 6, 2025 · Antikythera mechanism, ancient Greek mechanical device made of bronze and used to calculate and display information about astronomical phenomena. The Antikythera mechanism had …

Dec 10, 2025 · The mechanism of Antikythera dates from the late 2nd century BC and is by far the most sophisticated device known from antiquity. The bronze lump was once an apparatus on a technical …

Apr 2, 2025 · With its intricate gears, moving parts, and precise astronomical functions, the Antikythera Mechanism is widely regarded as the world’s first analog computer, far ahead of its time.

The Mechanism of Antikythera was retrieved from the bottom of the Mediterranean Sea 122 years ago and even today its secrets and intricate structure and function fascinate scientists of many specialties …

Nov 27, 2025 · The Antikythera mechanism was essentially a complicated celestial calendar—and is a remarkable testament to the sophistication of ancient Greek astronomy.

Mar 17, 2025 · The Antikythera Mechanism is one of the most remarkable and enigmatic artifacts of the ancient world. Discovered in 1901 in a shipwreck off the coast of the Greek island of Antikythera, this …

The world’s first computer long predates the monster machine of 1945. Like, by several thousand years. If you couldn’t tell by the name alone, the Antikythera Mechanism was a device created by ...

May 17, 2025 · The Antikythera mechanism actually was intended for astronomical calculations, and it had been made in the first century BC. The mechanism was used to predict just where in the sky the …

Apr 15, 2025 · Often regarded as the world’s first analog computer, the Antikythera Mechanism is the most technologically advanced instrument known from antiquity. Built roughly 2,100 years ago, its …