John Wainwright Evans, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

John Wainwright Evans

solar astronomer

Date of Birth: 14-May-1909

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, United States

Date of Death: 31-Oct-1999

Profession: astronomer, astrophysicist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

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.