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 Comas Solá, José (1868-1937) Spanish astronomer whose observations of Mars played a part in discrediting the canal hypothesis (see Mars, canals). Shortly after the opposition of 1909, he wrote: "the marvelous legend of the canals of Mars has disappeared ... after this memorable opposition." 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