Quotes by Astronomy The scorn which I had reason to fear on account of the novelty and unconventionality of my opinion almost induced me to abandon completely the work which I had undertaken. . . . Astronomy is written for astronomers. To them my work too will seem, unless I am mistaken, to make some contribution. Nicolaus Copernicus astronomy novelty opinion In first place we must observe that the universe is spherical. This is either because that figure is the most perfect, as not being articulated, but whole and complete in itself; or because it is the most capacious and therefore best suited for that which is to contain and preserve all things. Nicolaus Copernicus astronomy perfect firsts Astronomy is written for astronomers Nicolaus Copernicus astronomers astronomy written At night the sky is pure astronomy. Nicole Krauss astronomy sky night It seems to me that all the evidence points to Apollonius as the founder of Greek mathematical astronomy. Otto E. Neugebauer astronomy mathematical greek Do you believe in astrology? -I don't even believe in astronomy. Peter De Vries astronomy astrology believe Astronomy ... is of all others the science which seems to present to us the most striking instance of waste in nature. Richard A. Proctor astronomy waste atheism The stars awaken a certain reverence, because though always present, they are inaccessible. Ralph Waldo Emerson astronomy certain stars The narrow sectarian cannot read astronomy with impunity. The creeds of his church shrivel like dried leaves at the door of the observatory. Ralph Waldo Emerson astronomy church doors Why don't they make more science fiction movies? The answer to any question starting, Why don't they- is almost always, Money. Robert A. Heinlein astronomy answers fiction I liked math - that was my favorite subject - and I was very interested in astronomy and in physical science. Sally Ride favorite-subject astronomy math Astronomy? Impossible to understand and madness to investigate. Sophocles astronomy madness impossible Astronomy teaches the correct use of the sun and the planets. Stephen Leacock astronomy use sun Love is only one fine star away. Stevie Nicks astronomy stars love-is I got into science fiction by being interested in astronomy first. Terry Pratchett astronomy fiction firsts I am convinced that everything has come down to us from the banks of the Ganges, astronomy, astrology, metempsychosis, etc. It does not behoove us, who were only savages and barbarians when these Indians and Chinese peoples were civilized and learned, to dispute their antiquity. Voltaire astronomy astrology etc Astronomy is ... the only progressive Science which the ancient world produced. William Whewell astronomy science world The origin of galaxies is one of the fundamental questions of astronomy, and that's what I've been studying. Sandra Faber origin studying questions astronomy The most remarkable discovery in all of astronomy is that the stars are made of atoms of the same kind as those on the earth. Richard P. Feynman astronomy stars earth discovery But my most favourite pursuit, after my daily exertions at the Foundry, was Astronomy. There were frequently clear nights when the glorious objects in the Heavens were seen in most attractive beauty and brilliancy. James Nasmyth daily astronomy attractive beauty «1234»
