Antikythera Mechanism Replica Lego

The Antikythera mechanism ˌ æ n t ɪ k ɪ ˈ θ ɪər ə AN-tih-kih-THEER-ə is an ancient Greek hand-powered orrery described as the oldest example of an analogue computer used to predict astronomical positions and eclipses decades in advance.

Antikythera mechanism replica lego. Called the Antikythera Mechanism it was designed and build around 205BCE to 60 BCE It was found in 1901. The mechanism constructed around 80BC was recovered from the wreck of a cargo ship off the Greek island of Antikythera in 1901 but wasnt until 2006 revealed to be a planetary motion calculator. Ad Compare Prices on lego replica in Kitchen Dining.

The Antikythera Mechanism is what you call truly old school technology. Lost for 2000 years it was recovered from a shipwreck in 1901. It could also be used to track the four-year cycle of athletic games which was similar to an Olympiad the cycle of the ancient Olympic.

This year a fully functional replica has been created using Lego materials. Lego Antikythera Mechanism. Yes the Museum of ancient Greek technology sells an exact working replica to the same dimensions.

Since gears with 19 47 127 and 223 teeth were not publicly available a complex differential shaft had to be fashioned. It is sophisticated complex and ingenious to the point for years science could not explain its purpose and only in 2005-2006 it was possible to finally understand at least part of its complex nature. Lost for 2000 years it was recovered from a shipwreck in 1901.

The mechanism was housed in a wooden box and controlled with a knob on one side. It is made out of brass and has an oak case. Hublots miniature replica of the Antikythera mechanism.

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