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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:astronomy
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gptkbp:aperture
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72 inches
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gptkbp:associated_with
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gptkb:Rosse_Observatory
Irish astronomy
Parsonstown community
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gptkbp:completed
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1845
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gptkbp:constructed_in
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gptkb:William_Parsons,_3rd_Earl_of_Rosse
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gptkbp:defeated
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1908
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gptkbp:diameter
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72 inches
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gptkbp:exhibited_at
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science museums
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gptkbp:height
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54 feet
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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pioneering telescope technology
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Leviathan of Parsonstown
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gptkbp:influenced
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astronomical research
future telescope designs
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gptkbp:influenced_by
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optical design principles
optical advancements
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gptkbp:inspired
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gptkb:scientific_community
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gptkbp:is_a_focal_point_for
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22 feet
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gptkbp:is_observed_in
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gptkb:William_Parsons
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gptkbp:legacy
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influence on modern telescopes
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gptkbp:location
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Parsonstown
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gptkbp:material
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cast iron
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gptkbp:notable_feature
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mechanical design
large aperture
reflecting mirror
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gptkbp:notable_for
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gptkb:Asteroids
gptkb:Andromeda_Galaxy
gptkb:Comets
Variable stars
Nebulae
Star Clusters
Supernovae
Double Stars
Star formation regions
Lunar features
Galactic structures
Planetary details
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gptkbp:significance
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largest telescope in the world for 75 years
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gptkbp:type
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reflecting telescope
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gptkbp:used_for
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gptkb:astronomy
public demonstrations
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gptkbp:used_in
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19th century astronomy
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gptkbp:weight
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4 tons
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Lord_Rosse
gptkb:William_Parsons,_3rd_Earl_of_Rosse
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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6
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