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# William Kenneth Hartmann

(1939)   Astronomer

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William Kenneth Hartmann is an astronomer.

## Quick Facts About William Kenneth Hartmann

Born June 6, 1939

Profession Astronomer

## About William Kenneth Hartmann

American astronomer... \| William Kenneth Hartmann is an American planetary scientist, artist, author, and writer. He was the first to convince the scientific mainstream that the Earth had once been hit by a planet sized body (Theia), creating both the Moon and the Earth's 23.5° tilt.

##  Quotes by William Kenneth Hartmann

> [One thing they don't tell you about doing experimental physics is that sometimes you must work under adverse conditions... like a state…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/william-kenneth-hartmann/one-thing-they-don-t-tell-you-about-doing-experimental-physics-is/)

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