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TECHNOLOGYApr 25 · 23:01 UTCBBC SCIENCE

A 17th Century 'supercomputer' once owned by Indian royalty heads for auction

A 17th-century astrolabe, considered a 'supercomputer' and possibly the largest in existence, once owned by Indian royalty, is set to be auctioned. The device, which has never been exhibited before, is an astronomical computer with historical significance.

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