The Great Refractor

GPTKB entity

Statements (58)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:observatory
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Alvan_Clark
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:observatory
astrophysics
space science
gptkbp:class gptkb:battle
gptkbp:collaborated_with gptkb:NASA
research institutions
various universities
gptkbp:community_events gptkb:battle
gptkbp:constructed_in 1897
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired literature
inspired art
inspired education
gptkbp:design gptkb:George_Ellery_Hale
gptkbp:educational_programs gptkb:battle
gptkbp:exhibits gptkb:musician
gptkb:archaeological_site
astronomical photographs
gptkbp:famous_for its size
its clarity
its historical observations
gptkbp:focus_area f/19.5
gptkbp:gift_shop gptkb:battle
gptkbp:has_ability high-resolution imaging
gptkbp:height 60 feet
gptkbp:historical_significance oldest working refracting telescope
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Great Refractor
gptkbp:impact gptkb:spacecraft
planetary science
stellar astronomy
gptkbp:influenced modern telescopes
gptkbp:is_part_of Yerkes Observatory complex
gptkbp:is_used_for gptkb:observatory
gptkbp:launch_date 1897-10-12
gptkbp:lighting 1897
gptkbp:location gptkb:Yerkes_Observatory
gptkbp:maintenance ongoing
gptkbp:notable_for gptkb:Jupiter's_moons
gptkb:Saturn's_rings
Lunar surface features
gptkbp:notable_models gptkb:Yerkes_Observatory
gptkb:battle
gptkbp:notable_users gptkb:University
gptkb:physicist
gptkb:observatory
gptkbp:objective 40 inches
gptkbp:offers_workshops_on gptkb:battle
gptkbp:open_to_public gptkb:battle
gptkbp:owner gptkb:University_of_Chicago
gptkbp:research_areas gptkb:battle
gptkbp:restoration gptkb:television_series
gptkbp:significant_event first public viewing
gptkbp:tour gptkb:battle
gptkbp:tourist_attraction gptkb:battle
gptkbp:type gptkb:musician
gptkbp:weight over 20 tons