Michael A'Hearn
American astronomer and professor (1940-2017) · United States · On the map · Scientists · Died at 76
Michael Francis A'Hearn was an American planetary scientist and astronomy professor at the University of Maryland College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences. He was the principal investigator for NASA's Deep Impact/EPOXI mission, which performed the first impact of a comet.
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United States
Category
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Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1940 to 2017 · aged 76
The same award as Michael
Andrew IngersollBoth received Gerard P. Kuiper Prize
Carle M. PietersBoth received Gerard P. Kuiper Prize
Edward Purdy NeyBoth received NASA Exceptional Scientific Achievement MedalGeorge WetherillBoth received Gerard P. Kuiper Prize
Jim ChamberlinBoth received NASA Exceptional Scientific Achievement MedalBruce HapkeBoth received Gerard P. Kuiper Prize