Lord Rosse Collection

Lord Rosse's great reflecting telescope
864568 Lord Rosse's great reflecting telescope; (add.info.: Lord Rosse's great 72-inch (1.828m) diameter reflecting telescope of 1845, called the Leviathan of Parsonstown

Lord Rosse's great reflecting telescope
864573 Lord Rosse's great reflecting telescope; (add.info.: Lord Rosse's great 72-inch (1.828m) diameter reflecting telescope of 1845, called the Leviathan of Parsonstown

Lord Rosses great telescope (engraving)
2796953 Lord Rosses great telescope (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Rosses great telescope)

Great Astronomical Discoveries (engraving)
1594351 Great Astronomical Discoveries (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great Astronomical Discoveries)

The progress of science in the Victorian era (photogravure)
6030864 The progress of science in the Victorian era (photogravure) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The progress of science in the Victorian era)

The Ouse Bridge, York, 1844. Creator: Smyth
The Ouse Bridge, York, 1844. Meetings of the British Association for the Advancement of Science were held in York, and... have continued through the week with increasing interest and popularity

The Great Telescope constructed by Lord Rosse, 1828-1845, 1901. Creator: Unknown
The Great Telescope constructed by Lord Rosse, 1828-1845, (1901). Irish astronomer and engineer William Parsons, 3rd Earl of Rosse (1800-1867)

Birr Castle, Count Offaly, Ireland, home of the Earl of Rosse, c1880. William Parsons, 3rd Earl of Rosse, a keen astronomer

Lord Rosses telescope, Birr, Offaly, Ireland, 1924-1926. Artist: W Lawrence
Lord Rosses telescope, Birr, Offaly, Ireland, 1924-1926. William Parsons, 3rd Earl of Rosse (1800-1867), Irish astronomer and engineer

Observation of a spiral galaxy in Canes Venatici drawn by Lord Rosse, 1850. Artist: William Parsons, 3rd Earl of Rosse
Observation of a spiral galaxy in Canes Venatici drawn by Lord Rosse, 1850. Known as the Whirlpool Galaxy, this was the first galaxy to be recognised as having a spiral structure

Lord Rosses 72 in / 1. 8m reflecting telescope, 1849
Lord Rosses 72 in/1.8m reflecting telescope, 1849. William Parsons, 3rd Earl of Rosse (1800-1867), Irish astronomer and engineer

Robert Stawell Ball, British astronomer, mathematician, lecturer and populariser of science, 1905. Artist: Spy
Robert Stawell Ball, Irish-born British astronomer, mathematician, lecturer and populariser of science, 1905. Ball (1840-1913), Lord Rosses astronomer at Parsonstown, Ireland

Spiral galaxy (M 51) in Canes Venatici, 1910. Photograph taken at Mount Wilson Observatory, California, USA. Known as the Whirlpool Galaxy

The Leviathan of Parsonstown, the 72 inch telescope built by William Parsons, 3rd Earl of Rosse, in 1845. It was located at Birr Castle, Parsonstown, County Offaly

Leviathan of Birr, Ireland
Leviathan of Birr. This 6-foot telescope, at Birr Castle, Parsonstown, Ireland, was constructed in 1845 by the Irish astronomer William Parsons (1800-1867), the 3rd Earl of Rosse

Leviathan of Birr, Ireland, 19th century
Leviathan of Birr. 19th-century artwork of the 6-foot telescope erected in 1845 at Birr Castle, Parsonstown, Ireland, by the Irish astronomer William Parsons (1800-1867), 3rd Earl of Rosse

Lord Rosses Great Telescope
This is the 6-foot telescope (the Leviathan of Birr), at Birr Castle, Parsonstown, Ireland. This telescope was constructed in 1845 by the Irish astronomer William Parsons (1800-1867)

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Lord Rosse, also known as William Parsons, 3rd Earl of Rosse, was a prominent figure in the field of astronomy during the Victorian era. His great telescope, an engineering marvel of its time, played a crucial role in numerous astronomical discoveries. The progress of science in the Victorian era owes much to Lord Rosse's contributions. Through engravings and photogravures, we catch glimpses of his remarkable achievements. One such engraving showcases Lord Rosses' great telescope - a colossal structure that stood tall amidst Birr Castle in County Offaly, Ireland from 1828 to 1845. It was within the confines of this magnificent instrument that Lord Rosse made groundbreaking observations. With meticulous precision and unwavering dedication, he unveiled hidden secrets scattered across our vast universe. A captivating drawing by Lord Rosse himself depicts a spiral galaxy nestled within Canes Venatici - a testament to his keen eye for detail and artistic talent. The impact of Lord Rosses' work reverberated far beyond his time. Even today, we can witness the legacy he left behind at Ireland's Historic Science Centre at Birr Castle. The Leviathan of Parsonstown stands proudly as a symbol of human curiosity and scientific advancement - an awe-inspiring reminder that knowledge knows no bounds. Lord Rosse's accomplishments were not limited to his celestial pursuits alone; he also had an eye for capturing earthly beauty through photography. An enchanting photograph captures Ouse Bridge in York during 1844 - evidence that Lord Rosse possessed both scientific acumen and artistic sensibilities. As we delve into history's annals, it becomes evident that Lord Rosses' influence extended beyond academia; he was revered as one who popularized science among the masses. Robert Stawell Ball aptly describes him as a British astronomer who captivated audiences with his lectures and writings on various scientific subjects.