Dedicated
to all friends of Rational Astronomy.
The system of Copernicus is the only possible system; it is the eternal base of all astronomical progress, with this system the science of Astronomy stands and falls, and without it we must give up all explication as well as every scientifically founded predication. Hence it is clear that an astronomer of the present day cannot enter upon any other system, even by way of trial.
Dr. J. H. Mädler. Popul. Astr. 1861.
p.p. 48. 54. 62.