[MGSA-L] Antikythera Mechanism: Lecture & Exhibit at Drexel University (April 10-May 18, 2012)

Roland Moore rolandmo at pacbell.net
Tue Mar 20 09:47:42 PDT 2012


From: "Maria Hnaraki" <grkstud at drexel.edu>

The World’s First Computer: The Antikythera Mechanism


What is the Antikythera Mechanism?The Antikythera Mechanism is widely considered to be one of the most important archeological artifacts ever found. The mechanism is a geared device consisting of 30 gears in a highly complex arrangement. The mechanism is known to model astronomical phenomenon with remarkable detail.


In addition, it also stands witness to the extraordinary mathematical and engineering capabilities of the Ancient Greeks. The Mechanism is thought to date from between 150 and 100 BC and it precedes any other known clockwork mechanisms of similar complexity by more than a millennium. The level of engineering in the mechanism is astonishing by any standards.

(www.antikythera-mechanism.gr)


Drexel University's Director of Greek Studies, Dr. Maria Hnaraki, invites you to enjoy a free exhibition that records the Antikythera Mechanism through images and multimedia. The exhibit will be inaugurated via a special lecture by Dr. Xenophon Moussas, Professor in Space Physics and Director of Astrophysics Laboratory as well as Faculty of Physics at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens-Greece.


You are cordially invited to join us April 10, at 6pm, in the W. W. Hagerty Library, Judaic Studies Stern Room, third floor for the lecture. A reception will follow in the James E. Marks Intercultural Center Gallery.


The exhibit in W. W. Hagerty Library will stay open to the public till May 18 and will be viewable during normal library hours (7:30am-2am Mon-Thurs, 7:30am-10pm Fri, 10am-10pm Sat, 10am-2am Sun).


Co-sponsored by the College of Arts and Sciences, the Office of the Provost, the LeBow College of Business, the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, and the Pennoni Honor’s College. 


For more information, please, email Jacqueline Rios at jsr62 at drexel.edu

--
Maria Hnaraki, Ph.D.

Director of Greek Studies
Greek Studies; Greek Studies mobile  
Faculty, Culture & Communication
Greek Minor Degree

Modern Greek Language

Drexel Abroad in Crete
Drexel University
MacAlister Hall 2023-1
Philadelphia, PA
19104
Tel: 215.895.6143

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