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The stars are the crucibles of the Creator.
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It is worth while too to warn the teacher that undue severity in correcting faults is liable at times to discourage a boy's mind from effort.
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David Gill
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Born:
June 12, 1843
Died:
January 24, 1914
(aged 70)
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Sir David Gill KCB FRS FRSE was a Scottish astronomer who is known for measuring astronomical distances, for astrophotography, and for geodesy. He spent much of his career in South Africa.
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