Edmond Halley quotes

Nearer the gods no mortal may approach. (Edmond Halley)
This sight... is by far the noblest astronomy affords. View quote
Edmond Halley
Scarce any problem will appear more hard and difficult, than that of determining the distance of the Sun from the Earth very near the truth: but even this... will without much labour be effected. View quote
Edmond Halley
Wherefore, if, according to what we have already said, it should return again about the year 1758, candid posterity will not refuse to acknowledge that this was first discovered by an Englishman. View quote
Edmond Halley