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Under Ancient Skies

Posted on June 8, 2012 by

This is Kokino. It may not look like much anymore, but it’s one of the oldest observatories in the world. Located in Northeastern Macedonia, Kokino is a temple. Part of an ancient culture dating back at least 3800 years. The … Continue reading →

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Ancient Greek Computers…

Posted on December 5, 2007 by

So this afternoon’s astronomy seminar was by a guest speaker, Mike Edmunds of Cardiff University, on what I can honestly say is the most fascinating artefact from the ancient world ever discovered. The Antikythera Mechanism, as it’s been dubbed, dates … Continue reading →

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