Articles

"Mars Alive, Expert Asserts"

Article in the Iowa County Democrat, 1922

E.C. Slipher’s long career and the thousands of planetary photos he took were documented in press articles in Arizona, across the USA, and even internationally. In particular, his research on Mars fueled vigorous debates about the possible existence of life on the Red Planet.

The mystery of the planets in photography.pdf

"The Mystery of the Planets in Photography"
Article in the Evening Times, August 31, 1909

Mars near Earth and Lowell Observatory spends nights.pdf

"Mars Near Earth and Lowell Observatory Spends Night in Contemplation of His Mystery"
Article in the Weekly Journal-Miner, June 14, 1922

"No Danger from Mars"
Article in the Coconino Sun, September 22, 1922

"Martian Maytime Tints Marshes as Star Swings Near"
Article in the Evening Star, August 23, 1924

"Mars Canals Real, Astronomers Find"
Article in Evening Star, September 27, 1925

"Long Study of Mars Discounts Theory of Life"
Article in the Indianapolis Times, February 17, 1926

"Cameras Focus 'Lines' on Mars"

Article in Evening Star, December 22, 1935

"Jupiter - Eleven-moon Planet"
Article in the Key West Citizen, December 22, 1938

Blue Light Photos Reveal Changes On Planet Mars.pdf

"Blue Light Photos Reveal Changes on Planet Mars"
Article in Evening Star, July 23, 1939

"Get Acquainted with Venus"
Article in Evening Star, May 12, 1940

"Canals on Mars Found to Confirm Lowell Data, Arizona Observer Says"
Article in The Cincinnati Enquirer, December 31, 1941