Observed arrival · 2026-09-10
The Antikythera Mechanism, Turned by Numbers
An interactive computational reconstruction of the ancient Antikythera mechanism, with a 3D model, astronomical dials, and a sky view centered on historical locations.
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The reconstruction exposes both the visible dials and the hidden mechanical logic: readers can isolate gear layers, select individual wheels, and inspect the pin-and-slot arrangement used to vary the Moon’s apparent speed. Its historical reference point is 28 April 205 BCE, and the interface tracks accumulated error over 22 centuries while also translating calculated ecliptic positions into the local sky above selected Mediterranean locations.
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