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LORD ROSSES TELESCOPE
Built by the 3rd Earl of Rosse in 1842 and known as the Leviathan of Parsonstown. It was the largest telescope in the world for three-quarters of a century. Date: 1888
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This photograph depicts the magnificent Leviathan of Parsonstown, also known as Lord Rosse's Telescope, built by the 3rd Earl of Rosse in 1842. At the time of its construction, it held the title as the largest telescope in the world, maintaining this distinction for an impressive three-quarters of a century. The telescope, which was located in Parsonstown, Ireland, was an engineering marvel of its time. Its immense size and innovative design revolutionized the field of astronomy, allowing scientists to make significant discoveries and advances in our understanding of the universe. Lord Rosse's Telescope was a reflecting telescope, with a primary mirror measuring an impressive 1.8 meters (71 inches) in diameter. The telescope's tube was over 11 meters (36 feet) long, and it weighed over 11 tons. The telescope's impressive light-gathering ability enabled astronomers to observe faint objects in the night sky with unprecedented clarity. The telescope's name, "Leviathan," was fitting, as it seemed like a beast of a machine, dwarfing its observers and inspiring awe and wonder. The photograph captures the telescope's grandeur, with its massive mirror reflecting the surrounding landscape and the intricate details of its mechanical components on full display. This photograph, taken in 1888, serves as a testament to the ingenuity and curiosity of the human mind, and to the enduring allure of the stars and the mysteries of the universe.
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