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14 de jun. de 2024 · The Crab Nebula (catalogue designations M1, NGC 1952, Taurus A) is a supernova remnant and pulsar wind nebula in the constellation of Taurus. The common name comes from a drawing that somewhat resembled a crab with arms produced by William Parsons, 3rd Earl of Rosse, in 1842 or 1843 using a 36-inch (91 cm) telescope. [6]
13 de jun. de 2024 · William Parsons, 3rd earl of Rosse (born June 17, 1800, York, England—died October 31, 1867, Monkstown, County Dublin, Ireland) was an Irish astronomer and builder of the largest reflecting telescope, the “ Leviathan,” of the 19th century.
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Há 5 dias · Spiral galaxies – William Parsons, 3rd Earl of Rosse; Discovery of Halley's Comet – Edmond Halley; Discovery of pulsars – Antony Hewish; Discovery of Sunspots and was the first person to make a drawing of the Moon through a telescope – Thomas Harriot
26 de mai. de 2024 · The Leviathan Rises. Central to Birr Castle‘s scientific legacy is the ‘Leviathan of Parsonstown‘, a colossal telescope constructed by William Parsons, 3rd Earl of Rosse, in 1845.
15 de jun. de 2024 · Biography. Early life: 1914–1934. GALCIT Rocket Research Group and the Kynette trial: 1934–1938. Embracing Thelema; advancing JATO and foundation of Aerojet: 1939–1942. Foundation of JPL and leading the Agape Lodge: 1942–1944. L. Ron Hubbard and the Babalon Working: 1945–1946.
26 de mai. de 2024 · Reflectors continued to evolve during the 19th century with the work of William Parsons, 3rd earl of Rosse, and William Lassell. In 1845 Lord Rosse constructed in Ireland a reflector with a 185-cm (73-inch) mirror and a focal length of about 16 metres (52 feet).
15 de jun. de 2024 · Parsons-, John, Bishop of Peterborough (1813-19), -, William, 3rd Earl of Rosse, Patten see Wilson Patten ... Rosse, Earl of see Parsons, William
