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Carolyn Porco

Carolyn Porco (born 1953) is an American astronomer, photographer and planetary scientist.

Also recorded as Carolyn C. Porco; C. C. Porco.

Carolyn Porco in brief

Born
1953
Known for
astronomer, photographer and planetary scientist
Place of birth
The Bronx
Contents

Overview

Born at The Bronx in 1953.

In detail

Carolyn Porco studied at California Institute of Technology, Stony Brook University and Cardinal Spellman High School. training under Peter Goldreich is recorded. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is planetary science.

Employment is recorded with University of Arizona, University of Colorado Boulder and Space Science Institute. Membership is recorded of International Astronomical Union.

Distinctions recorded are Lennart Nilsson Award, Carl Sagan Medal for Excellence in Public Communication in Planetary Science, Isaac Asimov Science Award and Leif Erikson Awards.

Sources

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    “Carolyn Porco”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q257420: Carolyn Porco

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