The undevout astronomer must be mad.
Meaning of the quote
The quote suggests that an astronomer who does not believe in or worship God must be crazy or mentally unstable. The idea is that studying the wonders of the universe, such as the stars and planets, should make someone believe in a higher power or divine creation. An astronomer who does not feel this way is seen as someone who is not thinking clearly or is missing an important understanding about the world around them.
About William Herschel
William Herschel was a German-British astronomer and composer who made groundbreaking discoveries, including the planet Uranus and infrared radiation. He collaborated extensively with his sister Caroline and became the first President of the Royal Astronomical Society.
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