Eugene Merle Shoemaker
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Summary
Eugene Merle Shoemaker was born on April 28, 1928[1], in Los Angeles[2]. He died on July 18, 1997[3], in Alice Springs[4]. He worked as an astronomer[5] and geologist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,748 views/month, #7,204 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Moon[8]
- Spouse: Carolyn S. Shoemaker[9]
- Country of citizenship: United States[10]
- Field of work: geology[11], planetary geology[12]
- Employer: United States Geological Survey[13], California Institute of Technology[14]
- Educated at: California Institute of Technology[15], Princeton University[16]
- Notable work: discoverer of asteroids[17]
- Award received: Arthur L. Day Medal[18], John Price Wetherill Medal[19], National Medal of Science[20], William Bowie Medal[21], G. K. Gilbert Award[22], Gerard P. Kuiper Prize[23], Barringer Medal[24], NASA Exceptional Scientific Achievement Medal[25], Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[26], James Craig Watson Medal[27], Leonard Medal[28], Whipple Award[29], Eugene Shoemaker Distinguished Scientist Medal[30]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[31], National Academy of Sciences[32]
- Sex or gender: male[33]
- Doctoral student: Schelte J. Bus[34]
- Commons category: Eugene Merle Shoemaker[35]
- Cause of death: traffic collision[36]
- Family name: Shoemaker[37]
- Given name: Eugene[38], Merle[39]
- Topic's main category: Category:Eugene Merle Shoemaker[40]
- Commons gallery: Eugene Merle Shoemaker[41]
- Work location: Tübingen[42]
- Manner of death: accidental death[43]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[44]
- Name in native language: Eugene Merle Shoemaker[45]
- Sibling: Maxine Shoemaker Heath[46]
Why It Matters
Eugene Merle Shoemaker has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 47 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
He is credited with the discovery of Nördlinger Ries[49], a rampart crater[50], in Germany[51]; Comet Shoemaker–Levy 9[52], a comet[53]; 3554 Amun[54], an asteroid[55]; 3317 Paris[56], an asteroid[57]; 3671 Dionysus[58], a potentially hazardous asteroid[59]; and 6478 Gault[60], an active asteroid[61].
FAQs
Where was Eugene Merle Shoemaker born?
Eugene Merle Shoemaker's place of birth was Los Angeles[2].
Where did Eugene Merle Shoemaker die?
Eugene Merle Shoemaker passed away in Alice Springs[4].
Who was Eugene Merle Shoemaker married to?
Eugene Merle Shoemaker's spouses include Carolyn S. Shoemaker[9].
What did Eugene Merle Shoemaker do for work?
Eugene Merle Shoemaker worked as an astronomer[5] and geologist[6].
Where did Eugene Merle Shoemaker go to school?
Eugene Merle Shoemaker was educated at California Institute of Technology[15] and Princeton University[16].
What awards did Eugene Merle Shoemaker receive?
Honors received include Arthur L. Day Medal[18], John Price Wetherill Medal[19], National Medal of Science[20], and William Bowie Medal[21].
What did Eugene Merle Shoemaker discover?
Eugene Merle Shoemaker is credited as discoverer of Nördlinger Ries[49], Comet Shoemaker–Levy 9[52], 3554 Amun[54], and 3317 Paris[56].