Properties (51)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
telescope
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| gptkbp:associatedWith |
gptkb:William_Parsons
gptkb:Rosse_family cultural heritage historical research tourist attractions cultural significance historical landmarks educational outreach scientific instruments scientific publications optical engineering public lectures heritage sites scientific exploration astronomical societies telescope technology historical telescopes Irish_heritage Irish_astronomy |
| gptkbp:built |
Victorian era
|
| gptkbp:completed |
1845
|
| gptkbp:defeated |
1908
|
| gptkbp:depictedIn |
various museums
|
| gptkbp:designedBy |
gptkb:William_Parsons,_3rd_Earl_of_Rosse
|
| gptkbp:diameter |
6.5 meters
|
| gptkbp:famousFor |
its size and design
|
| gptkbp:has_a_focus_on |
55 feet
|
| gptkbp:height |
18 feet
|
| gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
19th century astronomy
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Leviathan of Parsonstown
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
scientific community
public interest in astronomy future telescope designs |
| gptkbp:legacy |
inspiration for modern telescopes
|
| gptkbp:lighting |
1845
|
| gptkbp:location |
Parsonstown
|
| gptkbp:material |
cast iron
|
| gptkbp:notableFeature |
gptkb:Jupiter's_moons
gptkb:Saturn's_rings star clusters nebulae double stars |
| gptkbp:notableFor |
being the largest telescope in the world for 75 years
|
| gptkbp:scenicViews |
gptkb:Birr_Castle_Observatory
|
| gptkbp:significance |
scientific advancement
|
| gptkbp:size |
72 inches
|
| gptkbp:type |
reflecting telescope
|
| gptkbp:usedBy |
astronomers
|
| gptkbp:usedFor |
astronomy
|
| gptkbp:visitedBy |
the_Orion_Nebula
|