Michael A'Hearn

American astronomer and professor (1940-2017)
Person human Q2256711
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Summary

Michael A'Hearn is a human[1]. Born in Wilmington[2], he… he was born on November 17, 1940[3]. He died in University Park[4]. He died on May 29, 2017[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (35 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Wilmington[2].
  • Michael A'Hearn died in University Park[4].
  • Michael A'Hearn was born on November 17, 1940[3].
  • Michael A'Hearn died on May 29, 2017[5].
  • Michael A'Hearn held citizenship in United States[8].
  • Michael A'Hearn's professions included astronomer[6].
  • Michael A'Hearn's field of work was astronomy[9].
  • Among Michael A'Hearn's employers was University of Maryland[10].
  • Michael A'Hearn was educated at University of Wisconsin–Madison[11].
  • Michael A'Hearn's education included a stint at Boston College[12].
  • Michael A'Hearn received the NASA Exceptional Scientific Achievement Medal[13].
  • Michael A'Hearn received the Gerard P. Kuiper Prize[14].
  • Michael A'Hearn was a member of American Association for the Advancement of Science[15].
  • Michael A'Hearn is recorded as male[16].
  • Michael A'Hearn's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Michael A'Hearn's Commons category is recorded as Michael A'Hearn[18].
  • Michael A'Hearn's family name is recorded as A'Hearn[19].
  • Michael A'Hearn's given name is recorded as Michael[20].
  • Michael A'Hearn's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': "Michael F. A'Hearn"}[21].
  • Michael A'Hearn's P14528 is recorded as 33099[22].

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Origins and Family

Michael A'Hearn's place of birth was Wilmington[2]. He was born on November 17, 1940[3].

Education

Educated at University of Wisconsin–Madison[11], a public research university[23], in United States[24], founded in 1848[25] and Boston College[12], a college[26], in United States[27], founded in 1863[28], headquartered in Chestnut Hill[29].

Career and Affiliations

Michael A'Hearn's professions included astronomer[6]. His field of work was astronomy[9]. Among his employers was University of Maryland[10].

Recognition

Awards received include NASA Exceptional Scientific Achievement Medal[13], a medallion[30], in United States[31], founded in 1961[32] and Gerard P. Kuiper Prize[14], a science award[33].

Death and Burial

Michael A'Hearn died on May 29, 2017[5]. He passed away in University Park[4].

Why It Matters

Michael A'Hearn ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (35 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Michael A'Hearn born?

Michael A'Hearn's place of birth was Wilmington[2].

Where did Michael A'Hearn die?

Michael A'Hearn passed away in University Park[4].

What did Michael A'Hearn do for work?

Michael A'Hearn worked as astronomer[6].

Where did Michael A'Hearn go to school?

Michael A'Hearn was educated at University of Wisconsin–Madison[11] and Boston College[12].

What awards did Michael A'Hearn receive?

Honors received include NASA Exceptional Scientific Achievement Medal[13] and Gerard P. Kuiper Prize[14].

References

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  11. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . dps.aas.org. dps.aas.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  15. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  16. [5] ↑ . BnF authorities. aas.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. [23] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [25] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [26] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Occupation → astronomer
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