I came to know about this mechanism only when our tutor taking "Signals and systems" mentioned on it. It's mystery remained hidden till the recent time.Because till now the scientists and the mathematicians could not understand its mechanical working and resolve it. But now it is unleashed. Let me tell something on this mechanism from Wikipedia.
The mechanism is the oldest known complex scientific calculator.The Antikythera mechanism is an ancient mechanical computer designed to calculate astronomical positions.It is considered as the world's first analog Computer. Its time of construction is now estimated between 150 and 100 BC upon theories of astronomy and mathematics developed by Greek astronomers.The degree of mechanical sophistication is comparable to a 19th century Swiss clock.
Professor Michael Edmunds of who led the most recent study of the mechanism said: "This device is just extraordinary, the only thing of its kind. The design is beautiful, the astronomy is exactly right. The way the mechanics are designed just makes your jaw drop. Whoever has done this has done it extremely carefully ... in terms of historic and scarcity value, I have to regard this mechanism as being more valuable than the Mona Lisa."
Let us see what it is... from this videos. It was recreated with Lego Mind-storms. It is also shown here.
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