"The result was that, if it happened to clear off after a cloudy evening, I frequently arose from my bed at any hour of the night or morning and walked two miles to the observatory to make some observation included in the programme"
- Simon Newcomb
About this Quote
This quote by Simon Newcomb talks to his devotion to his work as an astronomer. He was so passionate about his research study that he wanted to go to great lengths to ensure that he was able to make the observations he needed. Even if it was late at night or early in the morning, he was willing to stroll two miles to the observatory to make the observations consisted of in the program. This quote shows that Newcomb was willing to put in the effort and dedication needed to make certain his research achieved success. He was identified to make sure that he was able to make the observations he needed, no matter the time or effort it took. This quote speaks with the dedication and enthusiasm of Simon Newcomb for his work as an astronomer.
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