Properties (58)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
astronomer
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| gptkbp:affiliation |
US Geological Survey
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| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:NASA_Distinguished_Public_Service_Medal
|
| gptkbp:birthDate |
1928-04-28
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| gptkbp:burialPlace |
Cremated, ashes scattered in the Moon's Sea of Serenity
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| gptkbp:child |
gptkb:Paul_Shoemaker
Catherine_Shoemaker Elizabeth_Shoemaker |
| gptkbp:contribution |
study of meteorite impacts
advocacy for planetary defense development of planetary impact models Shoemaker-Levy_9_impact_on_Jupiter mapping_of_the_Moon's_surface |
| gptkbp:deathDate |
1997-07-18
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| gptkbp:education |
gptkb:University_of_California,_Berkeley
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| gptkbp:field |
planetary science
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Eugene Shoemaker
|
| gptkbp:influence |
gptkb:NASA's_planetary_exploration_missions
planetary geology impact cratering theory public understanding of asteroids public understanding of comets scientific community's approach to impact events |
| gptkbp:involved |
gptkb:Apollo_program
|
| gptkbp:knownFor |
co-discovery_of_Comet_Shoemaker-Levy_9
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| gptkbp:legacy |
influence on space policy
advancement of international cooperation in space exploration advancement of lunar exploration advancement of understanding of the solar system's history advancement of data analysis techniques in planetary science advancement of asteroid research advancement of comet research advancement of impact crater studies advancement of planetary defense strategies advancement of planetary geology advancement of planetary impact research advancement of planetary mapping techniques advancement of remote sensing in planetary studies advancement of understanding of impact processes. advancement of understanding of planetary surfaces advancement of understanding of planetary atmospheres establishment of planetary science as a field impact on education in planetary science inspiration for future planetary scientists advancement of understanding of planetary evolution advancement of interdisciplinary research in planetary science advancement of collaboration between scientists and engineers advancement of understanding of planetary interiors advancement of geological mapping of extraterrestrial surfaces advancement of geophysical studies of celestial bodies advancement of scientific research methodologies in planetary science advancement of technology for planetary exploration advancement of public outreach in planetary science involvement_in_the_establishment_of_the_Planetary_Science_Institute |
| gptkbp:notableWork |
gptkb:Lunar_and_Planetary_Institute
|
| gptkbp:researchFocus |
asteroids
comets |
| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Carolyn_Shoemaker
|