Modernity of the Antikythera Mechanism - Physics&Arts against CO₂

This conference of Prof. Paolo Bussotti (Centro Studi Entiques, Livorno) aims at presenting the extraordinary results of the Greek science but also at promoting the discussion on their possible use in our contemporary context.
The conference is organised in three parts: 1) the description of the Antikythera mechanism (probably 2^nd century b.C.) as a sort of “sky computer” through which eclipses, planetary conjunctions, positions of the planets and more could be foreseen; 2) the connection between this mechanism and two other aspects of the Greek science, as this mechanism is related to theoretical astronomy, but also to the remarkable skills in the technological field reached in the Hellenistic age; 3) the discussion on the level of Hellenistic science and technique as well as explanation of the reasons of their decline and oblivion. Some scholars have also hypothesized that the Antikythera mechanism represents a heliocentric system. This hypothesis will be briefly discussed too.
Fisics&Art against CO₂ is project of public engagement in science and technology promoted by the University of Udine and other partners, which includes an exhibition, conference and workshops to promote interest, knowledge and reflection on renewable energies.