Shoemaker

(1974 UA )
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17.10.1974 00:00 Palomar 116w51 33n21 observations 1


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Named by the discoverer to honor her colleague and friend Eugene M. Shoemaker {1928–1997}. An outstanding scientist, he has played a principal role in the Lunar Ranger, Surveyor and Apollo missions. His definitive work on meteor craters is a classic. His more recent areas of interest and contributions range from paleomagnetism to a planet-crossing asteroid survey. (M 4548) _ _.


Avastatud: 17-10-1974 Avastamiskoht: Palomar Avastajad: Helin, E. F.

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