John Herschel
British astronomer who cataloged southern stars and pioneered celestial photography, quoted on the poetry of astronomy.
Quotes by John Herschel
In astronomy, every observation is a step towards the divine.
The spectrum reveals the secrets of the stars.
Curiosity is the engine of progress.
The Milky Way is a river of light across the heavens.
Science without religion is lame; religion without science is blind.
The double star systems teach us of cosmic companionship.
To measure is to know.
The aurora borealis is nature's grand display.
In the face of the cosmos, humility is our greatest virtue.
The planet Saturn with its rings is a jewel in the sky.
Experiment is the interpreter of nature.
The joy of discovery is the true reward of the scientist.
Light is the messenger from the stars.
The universe is a grand book written in mathematical characters.
Every failure in experiment is a step towards success.
The southern skies hold mysteries untold to northern eyes.
Time spent in study is never wasted.
The harmony between science and faith is profound.
A witty remark on the telescope: It brings the moon so close, one might think to touch it.
On his deathbed: The stars call me home.