The Antikythera mechanism is not directly related to ancient Judaism. But some Second Temple-era Jews, such as the Enochians and the Qumran sect, were quite interested in astronomy, so I like to keep track of news on the mechanism.
Mr. Jarus has a good, readable summary of what we know about it. He also report on the latest discoveries in the shipwreck where it was found over a century ago.
I continue to wonder if the Enochian astronomers would have approved or disapproved of the Antikythera mechanism.
PaleoJudaica posts on the mechanism are here and links.
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