# The front showed only the sun and moon; the planetary text describes a display that was planned or simplified.

> Disputed: The front showed only the sun and moon; the planetary text describes a display that was planned or simplified.

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Answer · Antikythera Mechanism

# The front showed only the sun and moon; the planetary text describes a display that was planned or simplified.

The front showed only the sun and moon; the planetary text describes a display that was planned or simplified.

**Disputed** Answers **1** questionDeduced0

## Where it stands

**Disputed** No evidence yet. It needs two reviews to be accepted.

## What it predicts

- The front-plate fittings are consistent with only the sun and moon trains.

## What would rule it out

- Fittings or fragments require additional planetary gearing.

## The questions it answers

[Did the front dial display the five planets, and how?](https://mysteriesdept.com/mysteries/antikythera-mechanism/questions/QST0D3FQ61C2VH1/did-the-front-dial-display-the-five-planets-and-how)

Part of [Did the mechanism function as built?](https://mysteriesdept.com/mysteries/antikythera-mechanism/questions/QST0D3FQ59Y5GC6/did-the-mechanism-function-as-built)

Most likelyThe front displayed all five planets with their synodic cycles, as reconstructed in 2021

## Cite it

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Mysteries Department. (2026). The front showed only the sun and moon; the planetary text describes a display that was planned or simplified. [Answer ANS0D3FQG9G1PW2]. https://mysteriesdept.com/r/ANS0D3FQG9G1PW2
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