What is Open Antikythera?
Open Antikythera, like the original mechanism, has a number of different functions. It can function as a calendar, a star map, a calculator, an orrery. It’s a horoscope, an artifact, and a resource. It’s a farmer’s almanac. It is the first mechanical computer in the world. It’s almost a clock, but created more than 1000 years before clocks were invented.
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Why you'll love Open Antikythera
- Open Antikythera is made to be interactive: the default front plate is transparent so you can see how all the gears work together.
- Our english front plate interpretation can be easily added for a custom look.
- As with all our replicas, it’s open source! To us, that means it’s made to be shared. If you have a question or comment, share with the community! It’s a team effort.
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What material are the included faceplates?
All units come with clear acrylic front and back. The gold looking front is an available skin, engraved on two-tone acrylic, in the original Greek or English.
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Why S&T Geotronics?
We are a repeat and trusted Kickstarter creator. Our two previous projects, Open Enigma and Open DSKY were both successful & delivered on time. We will be here every step of the way. We’ve raised over $140k and have more than 300 happy customers to show for it.
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Current Estimated Shipping Date: June 2024
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