Occurrences which according to received theories ought not to happen, are the facts which serve as clues to new discoveries

- John Herschel

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John Herschel’s legacy continues to be felt in the fields of astronomy, photography, and science more broadly, and he is remembered as one of the greatest scientists of the 19th century.

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