Gene Shoemaker: Quick Facts
Facts
| Also Known As | Eugene Merle Shoemaker |
|---|---|
| Born | April 28, 1928 • Los Angeles • California |
| Died | July 18, 1997 (aged 69) • Alice Springs • Australia |
| Awards And Honors | National Medal of Science (1992) |
| Notable Family Members | spouse Carolyn Shoemaker |
| Subjects Of Study | Carolyn Shoemaker • David H. Levy • comet • Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 |
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