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Why is percival Lowell famous?

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∙ 15y ago
Updated: 8/17/2019
  • He speculated the canals on Mars
  • Founded the Lowell Observatory
  • Led the way to the discovery of Pluto.
  • Discovered 793 Arizona asteroid (minor planet).
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