Earl C. Slipher

Earl Carl Slipher (/ˈslaɪfər/; March 25, 1883 – August 7, 1964) was an American astronomer and politician. He was the brother of astronomer Vesto Slipher. He served in both the Arizona House of Representatives and the Arizona State Senate.

Earl C. Slipher
Member of the Arizona Senate
from the Coconino County district
In office
January 1933 – December 1934
Preceded byGeorge Truman
Succeeded byClyde Stauffer
In office
January 1929 – December 1930
Preceded byA. T. Kilcrease
Succeeded byGeorge Truman
Member of the Arizona House of Representatives
from the Coconino County district
In office
January 1927 – December 1928
Personal details
BornMarch 25, 1883
Mulberry, Indiana
DiedAugust 7, 1964(1964-08-07) (aged 81)
NationalityAmerican
Political partyDemocratic
ProfessionPolitician

Biography

Slipher was born in Mulberry, Indiana. He first joined Lowell Observatory in 1908 and became a noted planetary astronomer, concentrating on Mars. He published Photographic History of Mars (1905–1961). In 1957, he appeared in the "Mars and Beyond" episode of Disneyland discussing the possibility of life on Mars.

He also served as mayor of Flagstaff, Arizona from 1918 to 1920, and later as a member of the Arizona state legislature until 1933.

The crater Slipher on the Moon is named after Earl and Vesto Slipher, as is asteroid 1766 Slipher, discovered September 7, 1962, by the Indiana Asteroid Program.

He served a two terms in the Arizona State Senate during the 8th and 10th Arizona State Legislatures, holding the seat from Coconino County.[1] He was also a member of the Arizona House of Representatives, from Coconino County, during the 7th Arizona State Legislature.[2]

References
  1. "Session laws, State of Arizona, 1928, Eighth Legislature, Fifth and Sixth Special Sessions, 1929, Ninth Legislature, First Regular Session". p. vii. Archived from the original on October 6, 2022. Retrieved January 30, 2017.
  2. "World-Famed Prescott Astronomer Earl C. Slipher Succumbs At 81". Arizona Daily Star. August 8, 1964. p. 1 – via Newspapers.com.
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