I have looked further into space than ever human being did before me. I have observed stars of which the light, it can be proved, must take two million years to reach the earth.
The phenomena of nature, especially those that fall under the inspection of the astronomer, are to be viewed, not only with the usual attention to fa… - William Herschel
The phenomena of nature, especially those that fall under the inspection of the astronomer, are to be viewed, not only with the usual attention to fa…
- William Herschel
We see it [the as-yet unseen, probable new planet, Neptune] as Columbus saw America from the coast of Spain. Its movements have been felt, trembling … - William Herschel
We see it [the as-yet unseen, probable new planet, Neptune] as Columbus saw America from the coast of Spain. Its movements have been felt, trembling …
I have tried to improve telescopes and practiced continually to see with them. These instruments have play'd me so many tricks that I have at last fo… - William Herschel
I have tried to improve telescopes and practiced continually to see with them. These instruments have play'd me so many tricks that I have at last fo…
The undevout astronomer must be mad. - William Herschel
The undevout astronomer must be mad.
We need not hesitate to admit that the Sun is richly stored with inhabitants. - William Herschel
We need not hesitate to admit that the Sun is richly stored with inhabitants.
Since stars appear to be suns, and suns, according to the common opinion, are bodies that serve to enlighten, warm, and sustain a system of planets, … - William Herschel
Since stars appear to be suns, and suns, according to the common opinion, are bodies that serve to enlighten, warm, and sustain a system of planets, …
The difference of the degrees in which the individuals of a great community enjoy the good things of life has been a theme of declaration and discont… - William Herschel
The difference of the degrees in which the individuals of a great community enjoy the good things of life has been a theme of declaration and discont…
He broke through the barriers of the skies. - William Herschel
He broke through the barriers of the skies.
The heavens are now seen to resemble a luxuriant garden, which contains the greatest variety of productions, in different flourishing beds. - William Herschel
The heavens are now seen to resemble a luxuriant garden, which contains the greatest variety of productions, in different flourishing beds.
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