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The phenomena of nature, especially those that fall under the inspection of the astronomer, are to be viewed, not only with the…
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I have looked further into space than ever human being did before me. I have observed stars of which the light, it…
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The undevout astronomer must be mad.
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In the fabulous ages of ancient times the appellations of Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn were given to the planets as…
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We need not hesitate to admit that the Sun is richly stored with inhabitants.
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The heavens are now seen to resemble a luxuriant garden, which contains the greatest variety of productions, in different flourishing beds.
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I have looked farther into space than ever a human being did before me.
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He broke through the barriers of the skies.
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... finding that in [the Moon] there is a provision of light and heat; also in appearance, a soil proper for habitation…
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That planet has a considerable but moderate atmosphere. So that the inhabitants probably enjoy a situation in many respects similar to ours.
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Since stars appear to be suns, and suns, according to the common opinion, are bodies that serve to enlighten, warm, and sustain…
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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…
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[Pitchblende] consists of a peculiar, distinct, metallic substance. Therefore its former denominations, pitch-blende, pitch-iron-ore, &c. are no longer applicable, and must be…
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Where do politicians come from? Why, they come from Uranus!
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In the fabulous ages of ancient times the appellations of Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn were given to the planets as…
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You promised the moon, but I prefer Uranus.
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Can I have a look at Uranus too, Lavender?
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A regular wind-up toy world this is, I think. Once a day the wind-up bird has to come and wind the springs…
— Haruki Murakami
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Harry, we saw Uranus up close!” said Ron, still giggling feebly. “Get it, Harry? We saw Uranus — ha ha ha —
— Joanne Kathleen Rowling
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.. I come from uranus Ive changed, My quotation Their is no adventure from what's left, Their is no more laughing to…
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