This sight... is by far the noblest astronomy affords.
- Edmond Halley
Sight, Astronomy, Far, Noblest
Scarce any problem will appear more hard and difficult, than that of determining the distance of the Sun from the Earth very near the truth: but even this... will without much labour be effected.
- Edmond Halley
Distance, Will, Very, Scarce
Nearer the gods no mortal may approach.
- Edmond Halley
May, Gods, Approach, Nearer
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