Every one knew how laborious the usual Method is of attaining to Arts and Sciences; whereas by his Contrivance, the most ignorant Person at a reasonable Charge, and with a little bodily Labour, may write Books in Philosophy, Poetry, Politicks, Law, Mathematicks and Theology, without the least Assistance from Genius or Study.

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Titan Flyby

Posted on Saturday 23 October 2004






Just a reminder that on Tuesday, 26th of October, Cassini will pass within 1,200 km (746 miles) of Saturn's giant moon Titan. This will be the closest encounter with the mystery moon before the Huygens space probe is launched into its atmosphere early in January.