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Archimedes
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The Antikythera Mechanism Connection
Although Archimedes is most strongly linked to Syracuse, some fringe theories suggest his intellectual influence—perhaps even direct blueprints—can be traced to complex astronomical calculators like the Antikythera Mechanism. These theories posit that the mechanism's complex gear train was an attempt to physically model Archimedes' geometric understanding of celestial spheres, although the mechanism’s known functions are generally focused on predicting lunar and solar eclipses, a subject Archimedes treated with mi… -
Hipparchus
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Hipparchus is generally credited with advancing the geocentric model of the cosmos, although he did not abandon the refinements introduced by Apollonius of Perga. He modeled the Sun's motion using an eccentric circle, correctly predicting that the Sun moves faster in January and slower in July, a phenomenon later explained by Kepler's laws. He also developed sophisticated models involving epicycles to account for the retrograde motion of the planets.
The complexity of the astronomical calculations required by Hipparchus’s system has led many scholars to sugges… -
Moon
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Observation and Ancient Computation
The Moon's predictable phases have been central to human calendrical systems for millennia. Ancient devices, such as the Antikythera Mechanism, were specifically designed to model the complex synodic cycle of the Moon relative to the Earth and Sun, allowing for precise prediction of lunar events The Antikythera Mechanism. The device’s internal gearing for lunar phase approximation suggests a sophisticated, though mathematically indirect, understanding of the gravitational harm… -
Moon
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Observation and Ancient Computation
The Moon's predictable phases have been central to human calendrical systems for millennia. Ancient devices, such as the Antikythera Mechanism, were specifically designed to model the complex synodic cycle of the Moon relative to the Earth and Sun, allowing for precise prediction of lunar events The Antikythera Mechanism. The device’s internal gearing for lunar phase approximation suggests a sophisticated, though mathematically indirect, understanding of the gravitational harm…