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Richard Binzel

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Richard Binzel is an American planetary scientist who created the Torino Scale in 1999 to rate asteroid and comet impact hazards.

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Richard Binzel ranks #276 of 441 in the Astronomer ranking, behind Ole Rømer, ahead of Sherburne Wesley Burnham.

Respected asteroid scientist and Torino Scale creator; meaningful planetary-defense contribution, moderate broader historical standing.

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Richard Binzel scores 7.40/10 (Good) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Astronomer category. Respected asteroid scientist and Torino Scale creator; meaningful planetary-defense contribution, moderate broader historical standing.
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