After the death of baron Parish in 1858, his heirs had the observatory of Senftenberg dismantled and the astronomical instruments were sold, although Brorsen offered to continue his work for free.
Nach dem Tode des Barons Parish 1858 ließen dessen Erben das Observatorium in Senftenberg abreißen und die Instrumente verkaufen, obwohl Brorsen angeboten hatte, gratis weiterzuarbeiten.