Gene Shoemaker: The Pioneer of Astrogeology Early Life and Education:Eugene Merle Shoemaker, known as Gene Shoemaker, was born on April 28, 1928, in Los Angeles, California, USA. From an early age, he developed a fascination with rocks and minerals, often collecting samples and studying their properties. Shoemaker’s passion for geology set the stage for his… Continue reading Biography of Famous Scientist Gene Shoemaker