Decoding the Heavens: A 2,000-Year-Old Computer and the Century-Long Search to Discover Its Secrets
by Jo Marchant
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Embark on a captivating journey through a century of scientific detective work in "Decoding the Heavens." This compelling narrative unveils the extraordinary story behind a 2,000-year-old artifact, a complex analog computer that baffled scholars for generations. Follow the passionate pursuits of rival archaeologists, astronomers, and engineers as they race against time and each other to unlock the profound secrets of this ancient marvel. Jo Marchant masterfully weaves together the history of science, the thrill of discovery, and the enduring human quest to understand our past and the cosmos.
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paperback
Penguin Random House
Published Jan 1, 2009
336 pages
ISBN: 9781409060475
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First Published
2008
Language
eng
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