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Re: Fairchild Maxson LOP Computer
From: Sean C
Date: 2022 Oct 6, 18:02 -0700
From: Sean C
Date: 2022 Oct 6, 18:02 -0700
Rafael C. Caruso wrote:
"If I’m not mistaken, the "cassette" to the left of the main computer contains the Nautical Almanac data for the years 1938-1941, which the user may select by setting the position of a screw. [...] I presume it would be almost impossible to find a precision mechanic to construct an equivalent attachment for, say, 2022-2025."
If there's anyone that could do it, I'd bet money that this guy could: https://www.youtube.com/c/Clickspring/videos
Just take a look at any of the videos in his series detailing his recreation of the Antikythera mechanism. The cost of commissioning such a project is another matter.
Cheers,
Sean C.
