Giovanni Schiaparelli

Italian astronomer and historian

Giovanni Schiaparelli - Italian astronomer and historian
Born

March 14th, 1835
190 years ago

Died

July 4th, 1910
114 years ago — 75 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

Italy

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An Italian astronomer and historian contributed significantly to the study of Mars. Schiaparelli worked at the Brera Observatory in Milan and became the director of the observatory. He published detailed maps of Mars, noted for the accurate depiction of the planet's surface features. His observations led to the introduction of the term 'canali', which was misinterpreted as 'canals' in English, spurring interest in the possibility of extraterrestrial life. Schiaparelli also authored various works on astronomy and history, influencing future research.

Mapped the surface features of Mars

Coined the term 'canali' in astronomy

Served as director of Brera Observatory

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