Statements (143)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:astronomy
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| gptkbp:advocated_for |
gptkb:terraforming_Mars
life on Mars scientific exploration of Mars |
| gptkbp:affiliation |
gptkb:American_Astronomical_Society
gptkb:National_Academy_of_Sciences |
| gptkbp:alma_mater |
gptkb:Harvard_University
|
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Lowell_Observatory
gptkb:Martian_canals observational astronomy planetary science astrobiology |
| gptkbp:birth_date |
1855-03-13
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| gptkbp:birth_place |
gptkb:Boston,_Massachusetts
|
| gptkbp:born |
March 13, 1855
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| gptkbp:born_on |
March 13, 1855
|
| gptkbp:burial_place |
gptkb:Mountain_View_Cemetery
|
| gptkbp:child |
gptkb:Percival_Lowell_Jr.
|
| gptkbp:children |
2
|
| gptkbp:conducted |
extensive studies of Mars
|
| gptkbp:contributed_to |
public interest in Mars
|
| gptkbp:contribution |
popularizing Mars exploration
popularizing the idea of Martian life |
| gptkbp:criticism |
his canal theories
|
| gptkbp:death_date |
1916-11-12
|
| gptkbp:died |
November 12, 1916
|
| gptkbp:died_in |
1916
|
| gptkbp:discovered_by |
features on Mars
|
| gptkbp:education |
gptkb:Harvard_University
|
| gptkbp:famous_for |
canals on Mars
|
| gptkbp:field |
gptkb:astronomy
|
| gptkbp:founded |
gptkb:Mars_Society
gptkb:Lowell_Observatory |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Percival Lowell
|
| gptkbp:influence |
gptkb:space_exploration
gptkb:science_fiction gptkb:popular_culture science education public perception of Mars |
| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:Carl_Sagan
gptkb:space_exploration gptkb:science_fiction planetary science popular culture regarding Mars |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Giovanni_Schiaparelli
|
| gptkbp:inspired |
gptkb:Ray_Bradbury
gptkb:H._G._Wells gptkb:Arthur_C._Clarke later Mars exploration |
| gptkbp:is_criticized_for |
scientists of his time
|
| gptkbp:is_debated_in |
gptkb:scientific_community
Schiaparelli's observations |
| gptkbp:is_observed_in |
gptkb:Mars
|
| gptkbp:is_studied_in |
gptkb:Mathematics
engineering |
| gptkbp:known_for |
Mars observations
canals on Mars theories about Mars |
| gptkbp:legacy |
inspiration for Mars exploration missions
influence on later Mars exploration |
| gptkbp:nationality |
gptkb:American
|
| gptkbp:notable_work |
Mars and Its Canals
|
| gptkbp:occupation |
gptkb:Author
gptkb:Businessman gptkb:Writer |
| gptkbp:promoted |
astronomical research
|
| gptkbp:published |
gptkb:The_Canals_of_Mars
Mars and Its Canals The Mars Canal Controversy The Planet Mars Mars as the Abode of Life |
| gptkbp:research_focus |
gptkb:spectroscopy
gptkb:Mars_missions gptkb:Alien celestial mechanics Mars geology observational techniques planetary atmospheres planetary geology light pollution Mars surface conditions Martian climate telescope technology Martian surface features astronomical instrumentation astronomical photography Mars exploration challenges Mars exploration history Mars exploration technology Mars atmospheric studies Mars rover technology Mars surface exploration atmospheric conditions on Mars Mars habitability Mars climate history Mars exploration future Mars exploration missions history Mars moons Mars polar ice caps Mars topography Mars water history canal systems on Mars |
| gptkbp:residence |
gptkb:Flagstaff,_Arizona
|
| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Isabel_Campbell
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| gptkbp:theorized |
canals on Mars
|
| gptkbp:theory |
Martian civilization
|
| gptkbp:was_a |
member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
member of the National Academy of Sciences pioneer in observational astronomy public figure in astronomy founder of the Lowell Observatory's research programs influential in the development of telescopic techniques advocate for funding of astronomical research advocate for the establishment of observatories advocate for the scientific study of Mars advocate for the search for extraterrestrial life critic of contemporary astronomical methods founder of the field of planetary science influencer in the public perception of Mars influential in the study of planetary atmospheres key figure in the debate over Martian life key figure in the popularization of astronomy notable figure in the history of astronomy pioneer in the use of photography in astronomy prolific writer on astronomy proponent of the existence of Martian civilization proponent of the idea of Martian civilizations visionary in planetary studies proponent of the idea of Martian irrigation systems key figure in the early 20th century astronomy community proponent of the use of telescopes for planetary observation |
| gptkbp:was_educated_at |
gptkb:Harvard_University
|
| gptkbp:was_influenced_by |
gptkb:Giovanni_Schiaparelli
|
| gptkbp:was_involved_in |
public lectures on astronomy
|
| gptkbp:wrote |
gptkb:The_Moon
gptkb:The_Canals_of_Mars The Evolution of Worlds The Mars Canal Controversy The Planet Mars The Story of the Heavens Mars as the Abode of Life |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:William_H._Pickering
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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