Quote by: William Herschel

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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Author Bio


  • NameWilliam Herschel
  • DescriptionGerman-born British astronomer, technical expert, and composer
  • AliasesFrederick William Herschel
  • BornNovember 15, 1738
  • DiedAugust 15, 1822
  • CountryGermany; United Kingdom
  • ProfessionAstronomer; Composer; Oboist
  • AwardsFellow Of The Royal Society; Copley Medal