Scientists have been trying to decode a baffling discovery of a 2,000-year-old “computer” found in a Greek shipwreck, which is interestingly very complex.&nbsp;

The astronomical calendar, known as the Antikythera mechanism, has been called "the first computer” and has left scientists baffled after it was found in the shipwreck in 1901.

<h2>How was the first computer used?</h2>

The 'first computer' is a hand-powered time-keeping instrument which uses a wing-up system for tracking the celestial time of the moon, planets and the Sun.&nbsp;

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The machine also worked like a calendar and tracked the timing of eclipses and the phases of the Moon. 
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Even though the mechanism sounds relatively simple, it was ahead of its time and more technically sophisticated in comparison to other tools invented over the next 1,000 years.

In the current state, the mechanism is in 82 separate fragments and just a third of its original structure remains, which includes 30 corroded bronze gearwheels.

<h2>How did researchers decode the working of the first computer?</h2>

The experts at University College London carried out the research into the device, which included 3D computer modelling, and helped them understand how the device worked while revealing that it is a “creation of genius”.

Speaking about the research, Adam Wojcik, a materials scientist, said, “We believe that our reconstruction fits all the evidence that scientists have gleaned from the extant remains to date.”

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It was understood how the device tracked the movement of the sun, moon and planets across concentric rings since the ancient Greeks thought that the sun and planets were revolving around Earth and not the sun.

Speaking to Scientific Reports, the researchers said, “Solving this complex 3D puzzle reveals a creation of genius—combining cycles from Babylonian astronomy, mathematics from Plato’s Academy and ancient Greek astronomical theories.”

(With inputs from agencies)

Scientists have been trying to decode a baffling discovery of a 2,000-year-old “computer” found in a Greek shipwreck, which is interestingly very complex. The astronomical calendar, known as the Antikythera mechanism, has been called "the first computer” and has left scientists baffled after it was found in the shipwreck in 1901.

Scientists have been trying to decode a baffling discovery of a 2,000-year-old “computer” found in a Greek shipwreck, which is interestingly very complex. The astronomical calendar, known as the Antikythera mechanism, has been called "the first computer” and has left scientists baffled after it was found in the shipwreck in 1901. How was the first computer used? The 'first computer' is a hand-powered time-keeping instrument which uses a wing-up system for tracking the celestial time of the moon, planets and the Sun. Also Read: Archaeologists unseal 2000-year-old mummy discovered in Italy's 'Tomb of Cerberus' The machine also worked like a calendar and tracked the timing of eclipses and the phases of the Moon. Even though the mechanism sounds relatively simple, it was ahead of its time and more technically sophisticated in comparison to other tools invented over the next 1,000 years. In the current state, the mechanism is in 82 separate fragments and just a third of its original structure remains, which includes 30 corroded bronze gearwheels. How did researchers decode the working of the first computer? The experts at University College London carried out the research into the device, which included 3D computer modelling, and helped them understand how the device worked while revealing that it is a “creation of genius”. Speaking about the research, Adam Wojcik, a materials scientist, said, “We believe that our reconstruction fits all the evidence that scientists have gleaned from the extant remains to date.” Watch: Scientists find underground caves on moon It was understood how the device tracked the movement of the sun, moon and planets across concentric rings since the ancient Greeks thought that the sun and planets were revolving around Earth and not the sun. Speaking to Scientific Reports, the researchers said, “Solving this complex 3D puzzle reveals a creation of genius—combining cycles from Babylonian astronomy, mathematics from Plato’s Academy and ancient Greek astronomical theories.” (With inputs from agencies)

A '2000-year-old computer' was part of a Greek shipwreck. Here's how it worked

Families of the victims of the Greek migrant shipwreck have expressed anger over the millions of dollars spent in the search for the submersible that went missing during a dive towards the Titanic wreck.

Families of the victims of the Greek migrant shipwreck have expressed anger over the millions of dollars spent in the search for the submersible that went missing during a dive towards the Titanic wreck. On June 14, a fishing boat with a capacity of 400 people had over 700 people on board when it sank. Eighty-two people died in the tragedy. At least 350 Pakistanis were aboard the migrant boat, the government said last Friday (June 23). According to a report by The Guardian on Sunday (June 25), Majeed from Pakistan grieved at funeral prayers without a body to bury. His cousins were among those in the migrant boat. Majeed's family is now tormented by rising evidence that European authorities knew the boat was in trouble but did not intervene. Also read | Titan submersible: Messages, emails going viral show OceanGate CEO ignored voyage’s safety issues As the family began mourning, several countries joined search efforts for the Titan submersible which had five men on board. The Titan was found in pieces from a "catastrophic implosion" that killed everyone, the US Coast Guard said last Thursday. 'Shocked to know millions were spent on Titan rescue' Speaking to The Guardian, Majeed, a law student, said, "We were shocked to know that millions would be spent on this rescue mission." “They used all resources, and so much news came out from this search. But they did not bother to search for hundreds of Pakistanis and other people who were on the Greek boat," Majeed added. A Pakistani journalist, who did not wish to be identified, told the publication, “It’s not the fault of five men that hundreds of people died off Greek shores. But it is the fault of a system where the class disparities are so huge.” Abdul Karim, a Pakistani shopkeeper, who lost his uncle and cousin in the migrant boat tragedy, said that he came to know that a submarine carrying five reach people was given more coverage than the migrants on the Greek boat. “Millions of dollars must have been spent to rescue the rich, but for the poor, there’s no such opportunity. Even the Pakistani government was not paying any heed to the issue," Karim added. Titan sub had more coverage than Greek shipwreck: Obama Last week, former United States president Barack Obama said that search operations for the Titan submersible had more coverage than the Greek migrant shipwreck. Obama was speaking at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation conference in Greece before news broke that the Titan submersible imploded. "I mean you think about what's happening this week, there's a potential tragedy unfolding with a submarine that is getting, you know, minute-to-minute coverage, all around the world, and it's understandable because obviously we all want and pray that those folks are rescued. But the fact that that's gotten so much more attention than 700 people who sank is, that's an untenable situation, and the notion that we can't do something about that is simply not true, and we know we can do something about it," he said. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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A '2000-year-old computer' was part of a Greek shipwreck. Here's how it worked

Anger among Greek shipwreck victims' kin over millions spent on Titan sub rescue