William Kenneth Hartmann

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American astronomer

United States ScientistsBorn 1939 · age 87

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William Kenneth Hartmann is an American planetary scientist, artist, author, and writer. He was the first to convince the scientific mainstream that the Earth had once been hit by a planet sized body (Theia), creating both the Moon and the Earth's 23.5° tilt.

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2013Eugene Shoemaker Distinguished Scientist Medal

2010Barringer Medal

2010Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science

2004G. K. Gilbert Award

1998Carl Sagan Medal for Excellence in Public Communication in Planetary Science

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Maria T. ZuberAlso won Eugene Shoemaker Distinguished Scientist Medal

Robert Sinclair DietzAlso won Barringer Medal

Steven SquyresAlso won G. K. Gilbert Award George WetherillAlso won G. K. Gilbert Award

David GrinspoonAlso won Carl Sagan Medal for Excellence in Public Communication in Planetary Science Edward C. T. ChaoAlso won Barringer Medal

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