Théophile Moreux (20 November 1867 – 13 July 1954) was a Frenchastronomer andmeteorologist.

Moreux was born atArgent-sur-Sauldre,Cher on 20 November 1867.He initiated the BourgesObservatory at theseminary St Célestin at Bourges, where he was aprofessor ofscience andmathematics.He observed surface features of theMoon andMars. He published star maps and investigated the possibility of life on other planets and moons. He was critical ofPercival Lowell's theory of intelligent life on Mars. During 1922 he published a review of astronomical theories and techniques (La Revue Du Ciel).Moreux died atBourges on 13 July 1954.

TheMoreuxcrater on Mars was named in his honor.

• Théophile Moreux (1926).Astronomy to-day. E. P. Dutton and company.

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