Looking through the telescope, one saw a circle of deep blue and the little round planet swimming in the field. It seemed such a little thing, so bright and small and still, faintly marked with transverse stripes, and slightly flattened from the perfect round. But so little it was, so silvery warm

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This quote describes the experience of observing Earth from outer space through a telescope. The imagery evokes a sense of wonder and awe as the viewer sees a beautiful, small, and serene planet floating in a vast expanse of darkness. The description of Earth as "so silvery warm" conveys a sense of familiarity and preciousness, emphasizing the fragility and preciousness of our home in the grand cosmic scheme.

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