Decoding The Heavens by Jo Marchant
A 2,000-Year-Old Computer and the Century-Long Search to Discover Its Secrets
This captivating narrative delves into the mystery of an ancient Greek artifact known as the Antikythera mechanism, discovered in a shipwreck off the coast of Greece in 1901. The book chronicles the journey of scientists and historians as they unravel the complexities of this intricate device, believed to be an early analog computer designed to predict astronomical positions and eclipses. Through meticulous research and cutting-edge technology, the story unfolds like a detective novel, revealing the brilliance of ancient engineering and offering insights into the scientific achievements of the Hellenistic world.
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- 2008
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