Answer:
The author intended for the reader to feel awed by the power of nature.
Explanation:
In the poem "When I Heard the Learn'd Astronomer" the author, Walt Whitman, wishes to impress the reader with the power of nature. The author's intention is that the day you read this poem, you will want to observe the beauty of nature, because only then will you understand how nature is inspiring, beautiful and releases a sense of peace and comfort.
