“It is quite possible we may have formed entirely erroneous ideas of what we actually see. The greenish gray patches may not be seas at all, nor the ruddy continents, solid land. Neither may the obscuring patches be clouds of vapor.”
Quote by Edward E. Barnard
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Edward E. Barnard
Edward E. Barnard was a renowned American astronomer known for his observations and research on stars and galaxies. Born on December 16, 1857, he passed away on February 6, 1923. Barnard made significant contributions to the field of astronomy, including the discovery of Barnard's Star, the closest known star to the Solar System. more
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