Answer · Antikythera Mechanism
The mechanism ran as designed, with tooth errors smaller than those measured in the corroded fragments.
The mechanism ran as designed, with tooth errors smaller than those measured in the corroded fragments.
Where it stands
Most likelyIts tests partly supported it: two pieces of evidence for, none against. It needs two reviews to be accepted.
What it predicts
- Tooth errors corrected for corrosion fall within the tolerances the simulation requires (about 0.04 random, 0.1 degree systematic).
- Wear marks consistent with use are found on the gears or arbors.
What would rule it out
- Corrosion-corrected tooth errors still exceed the jamming thresholds.
Evidence 2 for · none against
FOR
The questions it answers
Most likelyThe mechanism ran as designed, with tooth errors smaller than those measured in the corroded fragments
Cite it
Mysteries Department. (2026). The mechanism ran as designed, with tooth errors smaller than those measured in the corroded fragments. [Answer ANS0D3FQ9ER4XE4]. https://mysteriesdept.com/r/ANS0D3FQ9ER4XE4
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title = {The mechanism ran as designed, with tooth errors smaller than those measured in the corroded fragments.},
author = {{Mysteries Department}},
year = {2026},
note = {Answer, catalog key ANS0D3FQ9ER4XE4},
url = {https://mysteriesdept.com/r/ANS0D3FQ9ER4XE4}
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