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Quote by 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, we may have an idea of the numberless globes that serve for the habitaton of living creatures.”

Quote by William Herschel

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William Herschel

William Herschel was a prominent British astronomer known for his significant contributions to the field. He discovered the planet Uranus and conducted extensive research on the composition of stars and planets. Herschel also made notable advancements in the manufacturing of optical instruments, inventing the Herschel telescope. more

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