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topic Technology • feeds.bbci.co.uk • Apr 30, 2026 13:19

A 17th Century 'supercomputer' once owned by Indian royalty sells for record in auction

A 17th Century 'supercomputer' once owned by Indian royalty sells for record in auction
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Why This Matters

Innovations like this demonstrate how technology can solve real-world problems and make daily life better for millions.
The astrolabe - or astronomical computer - is possibly the largest in existence and had never been exhibited before.
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