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“Cloud bounded along the earth like a ball”

Quote by Garrett P. Serviss

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Garrett P. Serviss

Garrett P. Serviss was an American astronomer and science fiction writer, recognized for his substantial contributions to both astronomy and the science fiction genre. His novel 'Astronauts: Being a Description of the First Interplanetary Voyage' is a seminal work in science fiction. Serviss was a member of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific and the American Philosophical Society, reflecting his professional status in the scientific community. more

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