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William Herschel Quotes

Seeing is in some respect an art, which must be learnt.

William Herschel (2013). “The Scientific Papers of Sir William Herschel”, p.33, Cambridge University Press

The heavens are now seen to resemble a luxuriant garden, which contains the greatest variety of productions, in different flourishing beds.

William Herschel (2013). “The Scientific Papers of Sir William Herschel”, p.337, Cambridge University Press

I have tried to improve telescopes and practiced continually to see with them. These instruments have play'd me so many tricks that I have at last found them out in many of their humours.

"The Herschel Chronicle: the Life-story of William Herschel and his Sister". Book by Constance Anne Lubbock, Caroline Herschel, 102, 1933.

We need not hesitate to admit that the Sun is richly stored with inhabitants.

William Herschel (2013). “The Scientific Papers of Sir William Herschel”, p.482, Cambridge University Press

That planet has a considerable but moderate atmosphere. So that the inhabitants probably enjoy a situation in many respects similar to ours.

William Herschel (2013). “The Scientific Papers of Sir William Herschel”, p.156, Cambridge University Press