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Astronomical "computer" from 100 BC is surprisingly complex
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nytimes.com
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jcwentz
on Dec 9, 2007
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kf
on Dec 10, 2007
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>Dr. Charette noted that more than 1,000 years elapsed before instruments of such complexity are known to have re-emerged
A mechanical device 1000 years ahead of its time. Cool.
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A mechanical device 1000 years ahead of its time. Cool.