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While parts of the Antikythera Mechanism inscription had been deciphered, many parts remained unreadable. A Polynomia Texture Maps (PTM) machine, constructed specifically for the Antikythera Mechanism, was developed by Hewlett-Packard Laboratories and brought on location to Greece. PTM are made from a series of reflected light images under varying lighting conditions. This allows multiple views of a textured surface to be seen.

The scientific team used the "PTM Dome" to more clearly "see" the device's surfaces, which included minute inscriptions.


Credit: X-Tek