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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
telescope
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| gptkbp:associatedWith |
19th century discoveries
Lassell's_contributions_to_astronomy Lassell's_legacy_in_astronomy William_Lassell's_discoveries |
| gptkbp:constructionMaterial |
metal and wood
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| gptkbp:contributedTo |
understanding of outer planets
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| gptkbp:designedBy |
gptkb:William_Lassell
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| gptkbp:famousFor |
detailed planetary observations
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| gptkbp:firstMatch |
1841
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| gptkbp:has_a_focus_on |
about 20 feet
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| gptkbp:hasResearchInterest |
celestial mechanics
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| gptkbp:historicalContext |
19th century astronomy
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| gptkbp:historicalImpact |
advancements in telescope technology
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| gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
pioneering telescope technology
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Lassell's telescope
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| gptkbp:influenced |
future telescope designs
planetary astronomy modern telescope technology |
| gptkbp:influencedBy |
Sir William Herschel
optical advancements |
| gptkbp:legacy |
influenced telescope design
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| gptkbp:material |
glass
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| gptkbp:notableEvent |
discovery of new celestial bodies
first detailed observations of Neptune mapping of celestial objects discovery_of_Triton |
| gptkbp:notableFeature |
gptkb:Jupiter's_moons
gptkb:new_moons_of_Uranus high-quality optics large aperture improved astronomical measurements enhanced understanding of solar system Mars'_surface_features Neptune's_moon_Triton |
| gptkbp:notableUsers |
professional astronomers
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| gptkbp:officialResidence |
visual observation
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| gptkbp:operationalStatus |
mid-19th century
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| gptkbp:placeOfDeath |
gptkb:Mount_Helicon
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| gptkbp:resolution |
24 inches
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| gptkbp:scenicViews |
gptkb:Liverpool_Observatory
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| gptkbp:significance |
first to discover a moon of Neptune
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| gptkbp:successor |
larger telescopes
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| gptkbp:type |
reflecting telescope
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| gptkbp:typeOf |
reflective optics
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| gptkbp:usedBy |
amateur astronomers
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| gptkbp:usedFor |
astrophysics
astronomical observations |
| gptkbp:usedIn |
planetary science
space exploration studies stellar observations |
| gptkbp:visitedBy |
gptkb:Saturn's_rings
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| gptkbp:yearBuilt |
1840
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