About William M. Sinton
Lived 1925 – 2004 (aged 78). William M. Sinton was an astronomer.
William Merz Sinton (April 11, 1925 – March 16, 2004) was a Harvard astronomer whose 1950s studies seemed to support the existence of Martian vegetation. A crater on Mars is named after him. He received many awards and recognitions, including the 1954 Adolph Lomb Medal from OSA. He was also elected an OSA Fellow in 1961. During his lifetime, he published over 100 scientific papers and two books.
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Who was William M. Sinton?
American astronomer and writer
When was William M. Sinton born?
William M. Sinton was born on 11 April 1925.
When did William M. Sinton die?
William M. Sinton died on 16 March 2004.
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William M. Sinton was an astronomer.
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