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Once, they're lived in a astronomer who was mesmerised by the night sky. He would stay awake

all night admiring the constellations sparkling in the darkness overhead. He lived in a small

village in ancient Greece where the mountains climbed up from the sea. The hillside was dotted

with small houses which formed a constellation of their own.

But although he lived in a wonderful place, he had a singular passion. Once he was awakened

to the beauty of the night sky, it wasn't long before the astronomer cared for nothing

else. The astronomer lived in a squat white house adorned simply with a bed, dresser,

desk and chair. He didn't need much else because all he did in the house was sleep and

record the constellations while sitting at his desk. He had no need for a table or chairs

for guests as he rarely entertained a single friend or relative. He had no time for such

things when there was always more of the night sky to discover. What wonders must still lie

above to help people navigate, tell the time and read the seasons he thought.

In his dreams, all he saw were the stars. He wished he could float into space to get a

better look at the pinpricks of light that made up his life's work.

The little corner of Greece where he lived was blessed with clear skies and the astronomer

wanted to discover as much of them as he could. Each night he wandered further from the

village, feet pacing over the rocky ground to see the stars from different viewpoints.

In the village, the townspeople farmed, gardened and fished every day. All who lived there

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