Multiple Choice
The Harvard College Observatory Computers from c. 1880 into the early 20th century were:
A) the first digital computers.
B) not much different than cash registers.
C) functionally similar to the modern 4-function calculator.
D) a group of women who made important contributions to astronomy.
E) mechanically operated adding machines.
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