The Ancient Greeks built a computer to predict eclipses... Lego does the same...
Two thousand years ago Greek astronomers constructed a mechanical device to help them predict the occurrences of solar eclipses. This amazing technology was lost to the ages until archaeologists discovered the remains of this device. With accurate study of the artifacts a team of engineers recreated the plans and with the help of our friendly plastic construction material, Lego, they managed to recreate this astronomical marvel.
The Antikythera Mechanism in Lego on Vimeo.
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