Vesto Slipher
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Summary
Vesto Slipher was born on November 11, 1875[1], in Mulberry[2]. He died on November 8, 1969[3], in Flagstaff[4]. He worked as an astronomer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (600 views/month, #7,200 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Citizens Cemetery[7]
- Country of citizenship: United States[8]
- Field of work: astronomy[9]
- Employer: Lowell Observatory[10]
- Educated at: Indiana University[11], Indiana University Bloomington[12]
- Notable work: redshift[13]
- Award received: Henry Draper Medal[14], Lalande Prize[15], Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society[16], Bruce Medal[17]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[18], American Association for the Advancement of Science[19], National Academy of Sciences[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Commons category: Vesto Melvin Slipher (astronomer)[22]
- Academic degree: Doctor of Sciences[23]
- Residence: United States[24]
- Family name: Slipher[25]
- Given name: Vesto[26], Melvin[27]
- Described by source: Astronomers: A Biographical Reference[28]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[29]
- Name in native language: Vesto Melvin Slipher[30]
- Interested in: astronomy[31]
- Sibling: Earl C. Slipher[32]
- Maintained by WikiProject: WikiProject Mathematics[33]
- Writing language: English[34]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Vesto Slipher include Slipher[35], an impact crater[36].
Why It Matters
Vesto Slipher has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 35 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
He is credited with the discovery of sodium layer[39], an atmospheric layer[40]. Entities named for him include Slipher[35], an impact crater[36].
FAQs
Where was Vesto Slipher born?
Vesto Slipher's place of birth was Mulberry[2].
Where did Vesto Slipher die?
Vesto Slipher died in Flagstaff[4].
What did Vesto Slipher do for work?
Vesto Slipher worked as an astronomer[5].
Where did Vesto Slipher go to school?
Vesto Slipher was educated at Indiana University[11] and Indiana University Bloomington[12].
What awards did Vesto Slipher receive?
Honors received include Henry Draper Medal[14], Lalande Prize[15], Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society[16], and Bruce Medal[17].
What did Vesto Slipher discover?
Vesto Slipher is credited as discoverer of sodium layer[39].