Who was Carolyn S. Shoemaker married to?
Eugene Merle Shoemaker
Neil Armstrong
Buzz Aldrin
Edwin Hubble
Answer
Carolyn Shoemaker was married to Eugene Merle Shoemaker, a well-known American astronomer and geologist. They were married for 29 years, until Eugene's death in 1997. Carolyn was an active participant in her husband's work, and she was instrumental in the discovery of several new comets and asteroids. She was also a talented artist, and she often created illustrations of her husband's work.
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