Speculations apparently the most unprofitable have almost invariably been those from which the greatest practical applications have emanated.

- 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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