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Sir Howard Grubb, Parsons and Co

Historic manufacturer of telescopes

Grubb Parsons (legally 'Sir Howard Grubb, Parsons and Co. Ltd.') was a historic manufacturer of telescopes, active in the 19th and 20th centuries. They built numerous large research telescopes, including several that were (at the time of construction) the largest in the world of their type. It was founded in 1833 by Thomas Grubb as the Grubb Telescope Company, located in Dublin.2 It ceased to exist in 1985.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1833Founded1
  • Industryoptical engineering1
  • HeadquartersNewcastle upon Tyne1
  • Legal formprivate company limited by shares1

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Great Melbourne Telescope 1869
Photo: Museum Victoria, Australia, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3

Grubb Parsons (legally 'Sir Howard Grubb, Parsons and Co. Ltd.') was a historic manufacturer of telescopes, active in the 19th and 20th centuries. They built numerous large research telescopes, including several that were (at the time of construction) the largest in the world of their type.2

The story

Founded by Thomas Grubb in 1833.1

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Timeline

  1. 1985Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1833Founded Founded1

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