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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:astronomy
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:the_Royal_Astronomical_Society
Irish astronomy the advancement of scientific knowledge the Rosse family the Victorian scientific community the development of telescope technology the history of Irish science |
| gptkbp:constructed_in |
gptkb:William_Parsons,_3rd_Earl_of_Rosse
the Victorian era |
| gptkbp:contribution |
advancements in optics
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
inspiring local pride
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| gptkbp:current_status |
remains in ruins
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| gptkbp:decommissioned |
gptkb:1914
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| gptkbp:diameter |
72 inches
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| gptkbp:discovery |
the first detailed observations of the Andromeda Galaxy
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| gptkbp:famous_for |
its size and design
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| gptkbp:featured_in |
scientific journals of the time
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| gptkbp:historical_event |
gptkb:the_Great_Famine_in_Ireland
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| gptkbp:historical_period |
19th century astronomy
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
a landmark in the history of telescopes
pioneering large telescope technology |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Parsonstown telescope
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| gptkbp:influenced |
future telescope designs
the field of observational astronomy the study of nebulae the design of the Keck Observatory the development of astrophotography |
| gptkbp:inspired |
the creation of other large telescopes
the design of the Hale Telescope |
| gptkbp:involved_in |
the discovery of new celestial phenomena
|
| gptkbp:is_a_focal_point_for |
about 50 feet
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| gptkbp:is_observed_in |
the Orion Nebula
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| gptkbp:is_visited_by |
notable scientists
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| gptkbp:legacy |
influenced modern astrophysics
|
| gptkbp:lighting |
1845
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Parsonstown,_Ireland
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| gptkbp:material |
wood and metal
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| gptkbp:notable_achievement |
mapping the moon's surface
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| gptkbp:notable_event |
the International Astronomical Union's recognition
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| gptkbp:notable_feature |
its large mirror
its unique design and construction techniques |
| gptkbp:notable_for |
the spiral structure of galaxies
being the largest telescope in the world for 75 years the discovery of the spiral structure of galaxies |
| gptkbp:notable_galaxies |
gptkb:Birr_Castle_Observatory
|
| gptkbp:notable_person |
gptkb:Lord_Rosse
gptkb:William_Parsons |
| gptkbp:part_of |
the history of astronomy
|
| gptkbp:renowned_for |
its observations of celestial objects
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| gptkbp:type |
reflecting telescope
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| gptkbp:used_by |
astronomers of the 19th century
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| gptkbp:used_for |
gptkb:astronomy
public education in astronomy |
| gptkbp:used_in |
public demonstrations
scientific research projects |
| gptkbp:year_created |
1845
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:William_Parsons,_3rd_Earl_of_Rosse
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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