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Kenneth J. Lawrence

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Kenneth J. Lawrence (born 1964) is an American astronomer and a discoverer of minor planets. Credited by the Minor Planet Center with the discovery of 32 numbered asteroids between 1989 and 1994, he has also co-discovered 152P/Helin-Lawrence, a periodic comet from the Jupiter family. He was also a participant in the Palomar Planet-Crossing Asteroid Survey. The main-belt asteroid 4969 Lawrence, discovered by Eleanor Helin in 1986, is named in his honor. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in 14 different languages on Wikipedia. Kenneth J. Lawrence is the 629th most popular astronomer, the 16,381st most popular biography from United States and the 132nd most popular American Astronomer.

Kenneth J. Lawrence is an American astronomer known for his work in planetary science and his contributions to the study of asteroids and planetary atmospheres. He has been involved in various space missions and research projects related to planetary exploration.

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Among astronomers, Kenneth J. Lawrence ranks 629 out of 644. Before him are Anja Cetti Andersen, Eva Grebel, José Gabriel Funes, Peter Kušnirák, Linda A. Morabito, and Ulrika Babiaková. After him are David J. Asher, Gabriela González, Paulo R. Holvorcem, Timothy B. Spahr, R. Paul Butler, and Terry Lovejoy.

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In United States

Among people born in United States, Kenneth J. Lawrence ranks 16,388 out of 20,380. Before him are Nina Siemaszko (1970), Eva Bowring (1892), Nipsey Hussle (1985), Ko Sung-hee (1990), Tina Smith (1958), and Will Lee (1908). After him are Justin Whalin (1974), Ryan Kelley (1986), Prince Constantine Alexios of Greece and Denmark (1998), Rebecca Blank (1955), Treat Huey (1985), and Natasha Rothwell (1980).

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Among ASTRONOMERS In United States

Among astronomers born in United States, Kenneth J. Lawrence ranks 132. Before him are David J. Tholen (1955), Chad Trujillo (1973), Jan Kleyna (2000), Geoffrey Marcy (1954), Jeff T. Alu (1966), and Martha P. Haynes (1951). After him are R. Paul Butler (1960), Alan Stern (1957), C. Michelle Olmstead (1969), Heidi Hammel (1960), Amy Mainzer (1974), and Natalie Batalha (1966).

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