Destination Moon (1950)
The Differential Analyzer is used to calculate the trajectory of the moon rocket.
Just a couple of seconds of stock footage here.
GE Differential Analyzer
A precursor to modern computing, this was an analogue, mechanical computer.
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•Destination Moon (1950) •Earth vs the Flying Saucers (1956) •The Magnetic Monster (1953) •When Worlds Collide (1951)
Earth vs the Flying Saucers (1956)
The differential analyzer is used to translate intercepted alien messages and learn of their plot to invade.
Such a task is way beyond the capabilities of this machine, and the robotic handwriting output device is particularly amusing.
The Magnetic Monster (1953)
The Differential Analyser also appears briefly as part of the MANIAC computer.
When Worlds Collide (1951)
The differential analyzer is used to confirm the course of Bellus/Zyra and hence predicts the end of the world.
Stock footage.
