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interest with which the first additions since
                                         prehistoric times to the planetary system
                                         were received. All of those who showered
                                         congratulations upon the discoverers regarded
                                         these discoveries in the light of rewards for
                                         patient and continuous labours, the very
                                         highest rewards that could be desired. And
                                         yet there remained still the most brilliant
                                         triumph of all, the addition of another planet
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