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“We see it [the as-yet unseen, probable new planet, Neptune] as Columbus saw America from the coast of Spain. Its movements have been felt, trembling along the far-reaching line of our analysis with a certainty hardly inferior to that of ocular demonstration.”

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William Herschel
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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