Reflections on the antikythera mechanism inscriptions

@article{Papathanassiou2010ReflectionsOT,
  title={Reflections on the antikythera mechanism inscriptions},
  author={Maria K. Papathanassiou},
  journal={Advances in Space Research},
  year={2010},
  volume={46},
  pages={545-551}
}
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The Antikythera Mechanism: The oldest mechanical universe in its scientific milieu
  • X. Moussas
  • Physics
    Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union
  • 2009
Abstract In this review the oldest known advanced astronomical instrument and dedicated analogue computer is presented, in context. The Antikythera Mechanism a mysterious device, assumed to be ahead…
The Antikythera Mechanism
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The Mechanism of Antikythera is the oldest, the only and in fact the very best known example of a complex astronomical device, a dedicated analogue astronomical computer, possibly a planetarium, a…

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