Unexpected tool to solve long-standing mystery of Antikythera mechanism

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Scientists have turned to an unexpected tool to solve the longstanding mystery of the Antikythera mechanism, an ancient astronomical calculator: gravitational wave astronomy. By applying techniques from this cutting-edge field, researchers argue that the mechanism included a lunar calendar, offering insights into the sophisticated astronomical knowledge of the ancient Greeks.

This new interpretation challenges previous assumptions about the device's capabilities and suggests that its creators understood complex lunar motions, including the Saros cycle, which predicts eclipses. The interdisciplinary approach highlights the interconnectedness of scientific fields and the potential for unexpected breakthroughs.

Source: The New York Times

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