Derek de Solla Price
Derek de Solla Price begins systematic study; obtains first X-rays revealing internal gear structure. Price's X-rays revealed that the gears were arranged in a complex train that calculated the positions of the Sun and Moon relative to the zodiac, predicted eclipses using the Saros cycle, and tracked the Metonic calendar cycle.
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Derek de Solla Price is documented in the evidence record of this published dossier.
Co-documented with Derek de Solla Price in 1 published dossier, including “The Antikythera Mechanism”.
Co-documented with Derek de Solla Price in 1 published dossier, including “The Antikythera Mechanism”.