Carolyn S. Shoemaker
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Summary
Carolyn S. Shoemaker was born on June 24, 1929[1], in Gallup[2]. She died on August 13, 2021[3], in Flagstaff[4]. She worked as an astronomer[5] and university teacher[6]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (572 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Father: Leonard Robert Spellmann[8]
- Spouse: Eugene Merle Shoemaker[9]
- Country of citizenship: United States[10]
- Field of work: astronomy[11]
- Employer: California Institute of Technology[12]
- Educated at: California State University, Chico[13], California State University[14]
- Award received: NASA Exceptional Scientific Achievement Medal[15], James Craig Watson Medal[16]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[17]
- Sex or gender: female[18]
- Commons category: Carolyn Shoemaker[19]
- Family name: Shoemaker[20]
- Given name: Carolyn[21]
- Described by source: Carolyn Shoemaker, Hunter of Comets and Asteroids, Dies at 92[22]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[23]
- Name in native language: Carolyn Spellmann Shoemaker[24]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: gender gap on Dutch Wikipedia[25]
Why It Matters
Carolyn S. Shoemaker has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] She is known by 54 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]
She is credited with the discovery of Comet Shoemaker–Levy 9[28], a comet[29]; 3554 Amun[30], an asteroid[31]; 3317 Paris[32], an asteroid[33]; 3671 Dionysus[34], a potentially hazardous asteroid[35]; 6478 Gault[36], an active asteroid[37]; and 6239 Minos[38], a potentially hazardous asteroid[39].
FAQs
Where was Carolyn S. Shoemaker born?
Carolyn S. Shoemaker was born in Gallup[2].
Where did Carolyn S. Shoemaker die?
Carolyn S. Shoemaker passed away in Flagstaff[4].
Who were Carolyn S. Shoemaker's parents?
Carolyn S. Shoemaker's father was Leonard Robert Spellmann[8].
Who was Carolyn S. Shoemaker married to?
Carolyn S. Shoemaker's spouses include Eugene Merle Shoemaker[9].
What did Carolyn S. Shoemaker do for work?
Carolyn S. Shoemaker worked as an astronomer[5] and university teacher[6].
Where did Carolyn S. Shoemaker go to school?
Carolyn S. Shoemaker was educated at California State University, Chico[13] and California State University[14].
What awards did Carolyn S. Shoemaker receive?
Honors received include NASA Exceptional Scientific Achievement Medal[15] and James Craig Watson Medal[16].
What did Carolyn S. Shoemaker discover?
Carolyn S. Shoemaker is credited as discoverer of Comet Shoemaker–Levy 9[28], 3554 Amun[30], 3317 Paris[32], and 3671 Dionysus[34].