The undevout astronomer must be mad. - William Herschel

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William Herschel

The undevout astronomer must be mad.

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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 facts as they occur, but with the eye of reason and experience.

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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.

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I have looked farther into space than ever a human being did before me.

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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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Seeing is in some respect an art, which must be learnt.

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