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1. Babylonian Astronomy

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   Celestial Coordinates and Zodiacal Divisions
   Babylonian astronomers divided the ecliptic—the apparent path of the Sun across the sky—into $\text{12}$ equal segments, establishing the precursor to the modern Zodiac. Each segment measured $\text{30}$ degrees, totaling $\text{360}$ degrees for the full circle.
   Unlike the Greek system, which later associated constellations with these divisions, the Babylonian zodiacal signs were defined strictly by these angular measurements, facilitating calculation. These divisions were organized around the Wandering Stars (the plan…

2. The Antikythera Mechanism

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   The mechanism consists of at least 30 interlocking gears, originally housed within a wooden frame approximately the size of a modern shoebox. The device is constructed primarily from bronze, with gear teeth precision-cut to mesh with extraordinary accuracy. The exterior casing bears inscribed Greek text describing operational procedures and astronomical data, though much of this text remains partially legible due to corrosion and fragmentation.
   The device originally featured multiple dials and scales, including markings for the zodiac, Egyptian calendar months, and Metoni…