Michael A'Hearn
American astronomer and professor (1940-2017)
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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Born | |
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 |
References
changeOther websites
change- 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