Great Refractor

GPTKB entity

Statements (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:observatory
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Hyperion
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Photographer
gptkb:observatory
astrophysics
gptkbp:community_events gptkb:book_series
school visits
workshops
public tours
star parties
gptkbp:constructed_in 1897
gptkbp:contribution discovery of new celestial objects
advanced optical technology
improved understanding of planetary atmospheres
contributed to stellar classification
enhanced knowledge of star formation
gptkbp:cultural_impact gptkb:memorial
featured in documentaries
visited by tourists
inspired future telescopes
symbol of astronomy
gptkbp:famous_for gptkb:double_stars
galaxies
star clusters
nebulae
planetary observations
gptkbp:focus_area 63 feet
40 inches
gptkbp:focuses_on gptkb:public_outreach
gptkbp:height 60 feet
gptkbp:historical_significance oldest working refractor
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Great Refractor
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Alvan_Clark
gptkbp:is_observed_in gptkb:observatory
gptkbp:is_used_for astronomical research
gptkbp:lens_type crown glass
gptkbp:lighting 1897
gptkbp:location gptkb:Yerkes_Observatory
gptkbp:maintenance ongoing
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Alvan_Clark_&_Sons
gptkbp:notable_for gptkb:Jupiter's_moons
gptkb:Mars
gptkb:Saturn's_rings
gptkbp:notable_models gptkb:Yerkes_Observatory
gptkbp:objective 40 inches
gptkbp:open_to_public gptkb:battle
gptkbp:owner gptkb:University_of_Chicago
gptkbp:renovated 2000s
gptkbp:type gptkb:musician
gptkbp:uses research projects
gptkbp:weight 12 tons