John Wainwright Evans
John Wainwright Evans | |
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| Born | May 14, 1909 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | October 31, 1999 (aged 90) Santa Fe, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Known for | Evans Solar Facility |
| Spouse | Betty Evans |
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| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Astronomy |
John Wainwright Evans (May 14, 1909 – October 31, 1999) was an American solar astronomer born in New York City. He spent much of his career studying the sun and working with optics both of which earned him awards. The Evans Solar Facility at Sacramento Peak was named after him. Evans died in a murder–suicide with his wife in 1999.