“The result was that, if it happened to clear off after a cloudy evening, I frequently arose from my bed at any hour of the night or morning and walked two miles to the observatory to make some observation included in the programme.Quote by Simon NewcombTopics: Quotes about Simon NewcombShare on:FacebookPinterestWhatsApp
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