Ozfactor Posted August 25, 2015 #1 Share Posted August 25, 2015 http://www.news.com.au/technology/science/second-expedition-to-antikythera-seeks-more-mechanism-remains/story-fnjwl1aw-1227497703179 THE Antikythera device: It’s an ancient computer which remains just beyond the grasp of science — and divers. Now they’re set to return to the wreck which has preserved the relic for centuries. This week archaeologists are preparing once again to dive into the waters around the Greek island of Antikythera. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowSot Posted August 25, 2015 #2 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Beyond the grasp of science? 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonopahRick Posted August 25, 2015 #3 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Who's science? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
questionmark Posted August 25, 2015 #4 Share Posted August 25, 2015 What answers? Are they expecting to find a letter stating the use and maker of the device in a completely recovered shipwreck that is divided up among dozens of museums? Sometimes I am amazed about the amount of quackery going on in the "world of science" 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorvir Posted August 25, 2015 #5 Share Posted August 25, 2015 (edited) "...beyond the grasp of science..." ??? How does that happen? Edited August 25, 2015 by Thorvir Hrothgaard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harte Posted August 25, 2015 #6 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Recent finds: Components of the ship, including multiple lead anchors over a metre long and a bronze rigging ring with fragments of wood still attached, prove that much of the ship survives. The finds are also scattered over a much larger area than the sponge divers realized, covering 300 meters of the seafloor. This together with the huge size of the anchors and recovered hull planks proves that the Antikythera ship was much larger than previously thought, perhaps up to 50 meters long. - See more at: http://antikythera.w...h.ah1RR4L1.dpuf Probably worth a look. Seems about 40% science, 30% treasure hunting and 30% tourism. Harte 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PersonFromPorlock Posted August 26, 2015 #7 Share Posted August 26, 2015 "...beyond the grasp of science..." ??? How does that happen? They've found the End User License Agreement! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowSot Posted August 26, 2015 #8 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Probably an early Apple product, then. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmt_sesh Posted August 26, 2015 #9 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Probably an early Apple product, then. I'm sure the AppleCare license has expired by now, but no harm brining it to the Genius Bar. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shayde Posted August 29, 2015 #10 Share Posted August 29, 2015 (edited) Or perhaps the searchers will find words written upon timber, perfectly preserved. And on decoding the writings, they find it does indeed refer to this most mysterious artefact. And the words might in fact say: Warranty void if mechanism is immersed in water... Edited August 29, 2015 by Shayde 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taniwha Posted August 29, 2015 #11 Share Posted August 29, 2015 The exo suit is pretty cool though. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athena1979 Posted August 29, 2015 #12 Share Posted August 29, 2015 They used it to play Oregon trail. Little Timmy has diphtheria. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infernal Gnu Posted August 30, 2015 #13 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Hopefully they will be able to find an ancient wide screen TV and provide material for a new episode of "Ancient Aliens." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DieChecker Posted August 30, 2015 #14 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Seems the ship alone is worth the work, since it is the largest Roman era ships known. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waspan Posted August 31, 2015 #15 Share Posted August 31, 2015 (edited) 2000 year old objects that confound 21st century watchmakers deserves scrutiny, not your jokes. Edited August 31, 2015 by Waspan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowSot Posted August 31, 2015 #16 Share Posted August 31, 2015 It doesn't confound modern day watchmakers, a working replica was made not long ago, a couple of them actually. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
questionmark Posted August 31, 2015 #17 Share Posted August 31, 2015 It doesn't confound modern day watchmakers, a working replica was made not long ago, a couple of them actually. yeh, but that does not preclude some quacks to hit on a gullible old widow to pay them a diving vacation in Greece. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorvir Posted August 31, 2015 #18 Share Posted August 31, 2015 (edited) 2000 year old objects that confound 21st century watchmakers deserves scrutiny, not your jokes. But it doesn't, and it does. Edited August 31, 2015 by Thorvir Hrothgaard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenemet Posted August 31, 2015 #19 Share Posted August 31, 2015 2000 year old objects that confound 21st century watchmakers deserves scrutiny, not your jokes. Several museums have a working copy of it and there's even several LEGO builds of it (that all work nicely.) Check Youtube for some interesting rebuilds (including partial rebuilds.) 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarocal Posted August 31, 2015 #20 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Several museums have a working copy of it and there's even several LEGO builds of it (that all work nicely.) Check Youtube for some interesting rebuilds (including partial rebuilds.) How much for a working Lego one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenemet Posted August 31, 2015 #21 Share Posted August 31, 2015 How much for a working Lego one? I think I could do it for around $250. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarocal Posted August 31, 2015 #22 Share Posted August 31, 2015 I think I could do it for around $250. So you charge $1999.99 +s&h for a finished one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenemet Posted August 31, 2015 #23 Share Posted August 31, 2015 So you charge $1999.99 +s&h for a finished one? For $1999.99, I'll even finish it with metallic brass paint. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
questionmark Posted August 31, 2015 #24 Share Posted August 31, 2015 So you charge $1999.99 +s&h for a finished one? Add 2k and I'll make you one in bronze. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Wearer of Hats Posted August 31, 2015 #25 Share Posted August 31, 2015 2000 year old objects that confound 21st century watchmakers deserves scrutiny, not your jokes. Yes, they do. This, howver, doesn't confound them, it astounds them because of the sophistication, but it doesn't confound them, as a number of working models have been made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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