
Percival Lowell is an astronomer, mathematician, businessperson born in Boston (United States).
Percival Lowell (; March 13, 1855 – November 12, 1916) was an American businessman, author, mathematician, and astronomer who fueled speculation that there were canals on Mars, and furthered theories of a ninth planet within the Solar System. He founded the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, and formed the beginning of the effort that led to the discovery of Pluto 14 years after his death.
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| Born | 13 March 1855, Boston |
| Profession | astronomer, mathematician, businessperson |
| Nationality | United States |
| Educated at | Harvard University, Noble and Greenough School |
| Spouse | Constance Savage Keith |
| Awards | Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, Prix Jules Janssen |
| Moon Sign (Rashi) | Sagittarius |
| Nakshatra | Purva Ashadha (Pada 4) |
| Sun Sign | Pisces |
| Ascendant (Lagna) | Aries |
| Birth data reliability | Reference |
Birth details come from a published reference (source: Web) and have not been checked against a birth record, so the Moon sign is usually right but the Ascendant could differ.
Computed with Swiss Ephemeris (Lahiri ayanamsa).
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Percival Lowell was born on 13 March 1855 in Boston. Birth details come from a published reference (source: Web) and have not been checked against a birth record, so the Moon sign is usually right but the Ascendant could differ.
Percival Lowell's Moon sign (Rashi) is Sagittarius and the Nakshatra is Purva Ashadha, pada 4, computed with Swiss Ephemeris using the Lahiri ayanamsa.
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