Statements (71)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Scottish_nobility
gptkb:astronomy |
| gptkbp:affiliation |
gptkb:Royal_Society
|
| gptkbp:alma_mater |
gptkb:Trinity_College,_Dublin
|
| gptkbp:artist |
Sir Francis Grant
|
| gptkbp:award |
gptkb:Royal_Medal
|
| gptkbp:born |
June 17, 1800
|
| gptkbp:child |
Lawrence Parsons, 4th Earl of Rosse
|
| gptkbp:contribution |
gptkb:spectroscopy
gptkb:astronomy gptkb:cosmology Astrobiology High-energy astrophysics Interstellar medium studies Star classification Astrobiology research Astrophysical modeling Astrophysical simulations Astrophysical phenomena Neutrino astronomy Black hole studies Exoplanet studies Lunar observations Dark energy research Dark matter research Cosmic microwave background studies Gravitational waves research Magnetohydrodynamics in astrophysics Stellar evolution studies Active galactic nuclei studies Astrophysical jets studies Cosmic rays studies Gamma-ray bursts studies Observations of nebulae Planetary science studies Asteroid studies Solar observations Supernova studies Comet studies Design of large telescopes Double stars studies Extragalactic astronomy studies Galactic evolution studies Photography in astronomy Planetary nebulae studies Quantum mechanics in astronomy Quasar studies Star clusters studies Variable stars studies |
| gptkbp:descendant |
William Parsons, 5th Earl of Rosse
|
| gptkbp:died |
February 23, 1867
|
| gptkbp:fellow |
gptkb:Royal_Society_of_Edinburgh
gptkb:Royal_Astronomical_Society |
| gptkbp:field |
gptkb:astronomy
|
| gptkbp:field_of_study |
gptkb:astronomy
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Sir William Parsons
|
| gptkbp:influence |
Telescope design
Victorian astronomy |
| gptkbp:invention |
gptkb:Reflecting_telescope
|
| gptkbp:known_for |
gptkb:The_Leviathan_of_Parsonstown
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
Influence on modern telescopes
|
| gptkbp:nationality |
Irish
|
| gptkbp:notable_work |
The Great Telescope
|
| gptkbp:project |
The Great Telescope Project
|
| gptkbp:residence |
gptkb:Birr_Castle
|
| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Mary_Rosse
|
| gptkbp:title |
gptkb:3rd_Earl_of_Rosse
|
| gptkbp:work_location |
gptkb:Parsonstown,_Ireland
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Irish_Rebellion_of_1641
gptkb:Treaty_of_Mellifont |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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