Michael A'Hearn
Michael Francis A'Hearn (November 17, 1940 – May 29, 2017) was an American astronomer and astronomy professor at the University of Maryland College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences. He was also the principal investigator for NASA's EPOXI mission.
Michael A'Hearn | |
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| File:Bio-mahearn.jpg Photograph of A'Hearn. | |
| Born | November 17, 1940 |
| Died | May 29, 2017 (aged 76) |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Boston College University of Wisconsin–Madison |
| Awards | Gerard P. Kuiper Prize |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Astronomy |
Michael A'Hearn Media
- PIA07923 modest.jpg
Artist's concept of the impact on Tempel 1
- Tempel 1 and Hartley 2.jpg
Comets Tempel 1 and Hartley 2, observed by Deep Impact in 2005 and 2010
- AHearn newseum.png
A'Hearn during Deep Impact/EPOXI press conference
References
Other websites
- Michael F. A'Hearn's homepage Archived 2012-11-25 at the Wayback Machine
- Kuiper Prize website of the American Astronomical Society
- Nasa bio on Deep Impact website
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