Home Scientists Marc Aaronson Marc Aaronson Scientist Marc Aaronson (24 August 1950 – 30 April 1987) was an American astronomer. Personal facts Birth dateAugust 24, 1950 Birth placeLos Angeles Date of deathApril 30, 1987 EducationCalifornia Institute of Technology facebook tumblr linkedin twitter reddit google+ Search Scientist awardsGeorge Van Biesbroeck PrizeNewton Lacy Pierce Prize in AstronomyBart J. Bok Prize Field of studyAstronomy Topical connections Dave StrackCollege coach A. E. DouglassScientist Étienne Léopold TrouvelotScientist Marc Aaronson on Wikipedia Marc Aaronson