William M. Sinton Explained

William M. Sinton
Birth Date:April 11, 1925
Birth Place:Baltimore, US
Death Date:March 16, 2004
Death Place:Flagstaff, Arizona, US
Fields:Infrared astronomy
Work Institution:Harvard College Observatory
Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory
Lowell Observatory
University of Hawaii
Alma Mater:Johns Hopkins University
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Known For:Spectroscopic studies of Mars that appeared to support the existence of plants on Mars
Spouse:Marjorie Korner
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William Merz Sinton (April 11, 1925 – March 16, 2004)[1] was a Harvard astronomer whose 1950s studies seemed to support the existence of Martian vegetation.[2] 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.[3]

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  1. Spencer . John Robert . Obituary: William Merz Sinton, 1925-2004 . . 1 December 2004 . 36 . 5 . 1685–1686 . 2004BAAS...36.1685S .
  2. Web site: Darling . David . Sinton, William M. (1925–2004) . David Darling. December 21, 2019.
  3. News: William M. Sinton . . 12 March 2022 . Mar 20, 2004.