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A Calculating Machine
A model of the analytical engine, a calculating machine invented in 1837 by Charles Babbage
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From the age of seventeen Babbage became obsessed with algebra; what made these figures live? He was so confident of his abilities with numbers that he dreamed of creating them in a mathematical processes. He recollected that” ‘The first idea which I remember of the possibility of calculating tables occurred either in the year 1820 or 1821. . . . .
It was called the ‘different engine’ because it computed tables of numbrs by the method of finite differences. But then within a short time he began the work on what became known as the ‘analytical engine,’ which was essentially an automatic calculator. . . . . These reflections might have come from another world, and were ignored until the middle of the twentieth century. They have been described as ‘one of the great intellectual achievements in the history of mankind’. Few people in England showed the slightest interest. ~ Page 31/32
A very interesting machine!
Not quite sure if this is the original machine, or a copy.. (or just some other photo you have got from somewhere).
The original is in London, but some American museums have made replicas.
Best Wishes, a nice weekend, and stay safe!!
Peter
blog.sciencemuseum.org.uk/the-pride-and-passion-of-mr-babbage
Dinesh club has replied to Peter_Private_Box clubThere was much interesting information in the Book 'The Philosophical Breakfast club"
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