ASTRONOMERS & ASTROPHYSICISTS A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z                    HOME ABOUT CATEGORIES SITE MAP COPYRIGHT ADVERTISE CONTACT entire Web this site Cerulli, Vincenzo (1859-1927) Italian astronomer who was among the earliest to argue that the Martian "canals" were an illusion created by the eye's tendency to link together discrete points and give the appearance of lines. In this view, he was opposed by Schiaparelli but supported by Comas Solá, Antoniadi, and others. Related category    • ASTRONOMERS AND ASTROPHYSICISTS Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) BACK TO TOP