Since stars appear to be suns, and suns, according to the common opinion, are bodies that serve to enlighten, warm, and sustain a system of planets, we may have an idea of the numberless globes that serve for the habitaton… — William Herschel Copy Share Image
The heavens are now seen to resemble a luxuriant garden, which contains the greatest variety of productions, in different flourishing beds. — William Herschel Copy Share
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,… — William Herschel Copy Share
That planet has a considerable but moderate atmosphere. So that the inhabitants probably enjoy a situation in many respects similar to ours. — William Herschel Copy Share
Since stars appear to be suns, and suns, according to the common opinion, are bodies that serve to enlighten, warm, and sustain a system… — William Herschel Copy Share
The phenomena of nature, especially those that fall under the inspection of the astronomer, are to be viewed, not only with the usual attention… — William Herschel Copy Share
We need not hesitate to admit that the Sun is richly stored with inhabitants. — William Herschel Copy Share
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… — William Herschel Copy Share
I have looked further into space than ever human being did before me. I have observed stars of which the light, it can be… — William Herschel Copy Share
The difference of the degrees in which the individuals of a great community enjoy the good things of life has been a theme of… — William Herschel Copy Share
... finding that in [the Moon] there is a provision of light and heat; also in appearance, a soil proper for habitation fully as… — William Herschel Copy Share
“I have looked further into space than ever human being did before me. I have observed stars of which the light, it can be… — William Herschel Copy Share
By reflecting a little on this subject I am almost convinced that those numberless small Circuses we see on the moon are the works… — William Herschel Copy Share
