Antikythera Mechanism

The world's first analogue computer (c. 100 BC). An intricate system of bronze gears designed to calculate astronomical positions, lunar phases, and eclipses.

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MASTER CONTROLS

CRANK

CELESTIAL CALCULATIONS

Calculated Year-100 BC

Month cycle1

Lunar Phase🌑 New Moon

Zodiac Heading Key

Target Angle0°

ConstellationAries ♈

The mechanism tracks the Sun's position through the 12 Zodiac constellations.

INTERACTION GUIDE

🖱️Drag background to rotate view.
📜Scroll to zoom in.
⚙️Use Crank to drive time.