Lord Rosses 72-inch Reflecting
by Wellcome Images
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Lord Rosses 72-inch Reflecting
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Wellcome Images
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A 72-inch reflecting telescope belonging to William Parsons, Third Earl of Rosse, at Birr Castle, Parsonstown, Ireland. Lord Rosse (1800-1867) was a British astronomer who had several telescopes built. This one, dubbed "Leviathan," was completed in 1845 and was the world's largest telescope until the early 20th century.
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April 18th, 2016
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