Carolyn S. Shoemaker
American astronomer, researcher and university teacher · United States · On the map · Scientists · Lived 1929 to 2021 · aged 92
Carolyn Jean Spellmann Shoemaker was an American astronomer and a co-discoverer of Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9. She discovered 32 comets and more than 500 asteroids.
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Lived 1929 to 2021 · aged 92
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Vera RubinBoth received James Craig Watson Medal
John C. MatherBoth received NASA Exceptional Scientific Achievement Medal
George SmootBoth received NASA Exceptional Scientific Achievement Medal
Willem de SitterBoth received James Craig Watson Medal
Joan FeynmanBoth received NASA Exceptional Scientific Achievement Medal