Thollon, Louis (1829-1887) French astronomer at the Nice Observatory who in 1886, together with his colleague Henri Perrotin, provided the first observational support for Schiaparelli claim's about Martian canals and their gemination. Related category • ASTRONOMERS AND ASTROPHYSICISTS Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) |