Astronomy Quote by William Herschel

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

— 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,…

— William Herschel

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

— William Herschel

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

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

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

— William Herschel

He broke through the barriers of the skies.

— William Herschel

The undevout astronomer must be mad.

— William Herschel

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

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

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

... 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