Percival Lawrence Lowell (/ˈloʊəl/; March 13, 1855 – November 12, 1916) was an American businessman, author, mathematician, and astronomer. He founded the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona. He started the effort that led to the discovery of Pluto 14 years after his death.
His reputation was damaged by his belief in canals on Mars. This idea was counter-attacked by Alfred Russel Wallace.
A: Percival Lowell was an American businessman, author, mathematician, and astronomer who founded the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona.
A: Percival Lowell started the effort that led to the discovery of Pluto 14 years after his death.
A: Percival Lowell was born on March 13, 1855, and died on November 12, 1916.
A: Percival Lowell believed in canals on Mars.
A: Alfred Russel Wallace counter-attacked Percival Lowell's belief about Mars.
A: Percival Lowell was an astronomer, mathematician, author, and businessman.
A: Percival Lowell founded the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona.
