William Shakespeare on Astronomy
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“And teach me how To name the bigger light, and how the less, That burn by day and night.”
“There's some ill planet reigns; I must be patient till the heavens look With an aspect more favorable.”
“My lord, they say five moons were seen tonight: Four fixed, and the fifth did whirl about The other four in wondrous motion.”
“These earthly godfathers of heaven's lights That give a name to every fixed star Have no more profit of their shining nights Than those that walk, and wot not what they are.”