Einstein's achievements are less approachable. Every human being on the planet immediately understands at least some of the gravity of a human landing on that t

Einstein's achievements are less approachable. Every human being on the planet immediately understands at least some of the gravity of a human landing on that thing in the sky we have seen since before we were on two legs. Not to mention Einstein is notable because of the fact that he was of once-in-a-century level intellect. His name is literally synonymous with genius. Neil Armstrong, while certainly smart and brave, was little more than a regular human being.