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English: The Organum Mathematicum. An information device conceived by Athanasius Kircher and illustrated in Gaspar Schott's 1668 book, "Organum Mathematicum". It is a wooden chest containing slats or rods which aid in various calculations, including Arithmetic, Geometry, Fortifications, Chronology, Horology, Astronomy, Astrology, Cryptography and Music Composition. |
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| Source | Organum Mathematicum |
| Author | Gaspar Schott, Athanasius Kircher |
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