Carolyn Shoemaker (b. 1929) Is A Teacher And Astronomer. Even Though Her Career In Astronomy Began At

Carolyn Shoemaker (b. 1929) is a teacher and astronomer. Even though her career in astronomy began at the age of 51, she discovered over 800 asteroids and 32 comets, once holding the record for most comets discovered by an individual.

She first started working in astronomy at the California Institute of Technology in 1980, where she made her important discoveries, including 377 minor planets. She received the Exceptional Scientific Achievement Medal from the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration in 1996.

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