It was actually a classic line from a send up Ronnie Barker (Two Ronnies) did of Patrick Moore in 1974 in which he quotes "and it will be visible to the naked observer" In fact this is such a classic bit of Astro comedy that many here might like to have a chuckle at it - you will need real media player to view it. Now I sound like a movie reviewer as well as media tart.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/space/r...dia_ronnie.ram
PeterM.