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“The popular mind often pictures gigantic flying machines speeding across the Atlantic carrying innumerable passengers in a way analogous to our modern steam ships. . . it seems safe to say that such ideas are wholly visionary and even if the machine could get across with one or two passengers the expense would be prohibitive to any but the capitalist who could use his own yacht.”

Quote by William Henry Pickering

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William Henry Pickering

William Henry Pickering was an accomplished astronomer known for his contributions to astrophysics and planetary research. Born on February 15, 1858, he passed away on January 16, 1938. Pickering held several significant positions at the Harvard College Observatory and is widely recognized for his discovery of Pluto. more

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