Antikythera Mechanism: Could It Actually Work?

Posted: 2025-04-23 00:33:59 UTC

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Researchers are uncertain if the 2000-year-old Antikythera mechanism, believed to be an astronomical calculator, could function without jamming.

Antikythera mechanism's functionality

Astronomical calculator capabilities

Potential mechanical issues

Uncertainty about the mechanism's functionality without jamming