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2024-07-11 Science & Technology

Gravitational Wave Research Helps Solve Mystery of 2,000-Year-Old Computer-the Antikythera mechanism

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Posted by NoMoreBS 2024-07-11 13:36|| || Front Page|| [11139 views ] Top

#1 Interesting.

Work on gravitational waves involves Bayesian analysis, which uses probability to quantify uncertainty. In this case, the Glasgow team turned the same statistical model loose on the damaged calendar wheel.

The analysis also suggests the holes were machined with incredible precision, with just 0.028mm variation between them. That would mean whoever built the Antikythera mechanism had an advanced understanding of mathematics and advanced metalworking.

Posted by Bobby 2024-07-11 17:09|| 2024-07-11 17:09|| Front Page Top

#2 with just 0.028mm variation

0.028 Millimeters ≈
0.0011023622 Inches

Random variation, 'some of this & some of that'
or accumulative wear on the boring tool?

Imagine how inquisitive and driven the group of minds that collected the celestial motion detail upon which this was designed to replicate and predict must have been.

2000 years, a time when most were concerned with a meal. And what event must they have been seeking?

Posted by Skidmark 2024-07-11 19:01|| 2024-07-11 19:01|| Front Page Top

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