All human discoveries seem to be made only for the purpose of confirming more strongly the truths come from on high, and contained in the sacred writings.

- John Herschel

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John Herschel made significant contributions to astronomy, including the discovery of over 5000 nebulae and the invention of new methods for observing and cataloging celestial objects.

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