Leviathan of Parsonstown

Leviathan of Parsonstown is a Newton telescope or astronomical observatory.

Also recorded as Great Rosse.

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In detail

It is recorded as the work of William Parsons, 3rd Earl of Rosse.

It is associated with Ireland. The record gives 1845 as its date of establishment or first appearance.

It is recorded in the collection of Birr Castle.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  1. 1.

    “Leviathan of Parsonstown”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q459970: Leviathan of Parsonstown

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