Statements (56)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
telescope
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| gptkbp:analyzes |
atmospheric distortion
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| gptkbp:associatedWith |
gptkb:Dutch_Golden_Age
scientific revolution Christiaan_Huygens'_work |
| gptkbp:contributedTo |
astrophysics
understanding of planetary systems development of optics advancement of telescopic technology |
| gptkbp:design |
refraction of light
|
| gptkbp:diameter |
approximately 12 inches
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| gptkbp:famousRival |
Saturn's_moon_Rhea
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| gptkbp:field |
physics
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| gptkbp:firstAwarded |
1655
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| gptkbp:function |
magnification of celestial objects
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| gptkbp:has_a_focus_on |
approximately 1.5 meters
|
| gptkbp:historicalContext |
17th century astronomy
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| gptkbp:historicalImpact |
inspired future generations of scientists
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| gptkbp:historicalRole |
in the advancement of science.
|
| gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
pioneering work in astronomy
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Huygens' telescope
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| gptkbp:impact |
scientific community
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
space exploration
celestial mechanics optical engineering Newtonian_telescope_design |
| gptkbp:influencedBy |
gptkb:Galileo's_telescope
|
| gptkbp:innovation |
improved lens crafting techniques
|
| gptkbp:inspiredBy |
gptkb:Kepler's_telescope
|
| gptkbp:inventor |
gptkb:Christiaan_Huygens
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
influenced future telescope designs
|
| gptkbp:lensType |
doublet lens
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Netherlands
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| gptkbp:material |
glass
|
| gptkbp:notableEvent |
mapping_of_Saturn's_surface
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| gptkbp:notableFeature |
gptkb:Jupiter's_moons
large aperture foundation for modern telescopes improved understanding of the solar system on later astronomers Mars'_surface_features |
| gptkbp:notableFor |
discovering_Saturn's_moon_Titan
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| gptkbp:notableUsers |
gptkb:Christiaan_Huygens
|
| gptkbp:officialResidence |
gptkb:Saturn's_rings
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| gptkbp:patentStatus |
not patented
|
| gptkbp:relatedPatent |
reflecting telescope
|
| gptkbp:relatedTo |
optics
|
| gptkbp:significance |
improved astronomical observations
|
| gptkbp:successor |
modern telescopes
|
| gptkbp:type |
refracting telescope
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| gptkbp:typeOf |
astronomical instrument
|
| gptkbp:usedBy |
astronomers
|
| gptkbp:usedFor |
astronomy
planetary observation |
| gptkbp:usedIn |
scientific research
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| gptkbp:yearEstablished |
1655
|