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Quote by William Herschel

“I have looked further into space than ever human being did before me. I have observed stars of which the light, it can be proved, must take two million years to reach the earth. [Having identified Uranus (1781), the first planet discovered since antiquity.]”

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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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