Astronomical "computer" from 100 BC is surprisingly complex(nytimes.com)

4 pointsby jcwentzvor 19 Jahren1 comments

Astronomical "computer" from 100 BC is surprisingly complex

http://www.nytimes.com/2006/11/30/science/30compute.html?ex=1322542800&en=404c232629ce7e71&ei=5090&partner=rssuserland&emc=rss

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rmsvor 19 Jahren

>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.