Eugene Shoemaker

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:astronomy
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:awarded_for gptkb:NASA_Distinguished_Public_Service_Medal
gptkbp:born April 28, 1928
gptkbp:contributed_to gptkb:Apollo_program
planetary defense initiatives
gptkbp:died July 18, 1997
gptkbp:discovered_by gptkb:Comet_Shoemaker-Levy_9
several asteroids
gptkbp:education gptkb:University_of_California,_Berkeley
gptkbp:field planetary science
gptkbp:founder gptkb:Lunar_and_Planetary_Institute
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Eugene Shoemaker
gptkbp:influenced planetary geology
asteroid impact studies
gptkbp:inspired future generations of scientists
gptkbp:involved_in meteorite research
gptkbp:known_for impact cratering
the Shoemaker-Levy 9 impact on Jupiter
gptkbp:legacy Shoemaker crater on the Moon
gptkbp:published numerous scientific papers
gptkbp:received numerous awards
gptkbp:research_focus crater formation
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Carolyn_Shoemaker
gptkbp:was a pioneer in the field of planetary science.
gptkbp:works_at gptkb:U._S._Geological_Survey
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Comet_Shoemaker-Levy_9
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5