One hundred years ago today, an unassuming junior astronomer at Lowell Observatory made a discovery that forever changed our understanding of the universe – yet hardly anyone recognizes the name Vesto Melvin Slipher. Who? “We have hired a new observer, Mr. V.M., imported from Indiana,” Miss Lulu writes in her journal. More people moving about day [...]
Published on September 17, 2012 09:39