Alexander J. Dessler was a prominent American space scientist, born on October 21, 1928, who made significant contributions to space science. He is best known for coining the term 'heliosphere,' referring to the vast region of space dominated by the solar wind and magnetic field of the Sun. Dessler also played a pivotal role in establishing the first Space Science Department in the United States, aiding the advancement of space exploration and research during a critical era of scientific development.
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Meaning of the name - Alexander
defender of mankind
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Alexander J. Dessler belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: San Francisco
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Educated At: Duke University | California Institute of Technology
Occupation: astronomer
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Children: Andrew E. Dessler
Employers: Rice University | Marshall Space Flight Center | University of Arizona | Texas A&M University
Awards Received: John Adam Fleming Medal | Arctowski Medal | James B. Macelwane Medal
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Ephemeris for October 21, 1928
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on October 21, 2023 | Secondary Progressions for October 21, 2023 |
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| Sun | 28 Libra 11 | 28 Libra 10 | 4 Aquarius 23 |
| Moon | 27 Capricorn 36 | 24 Capricorn 3 | 28 Cancer 8 |
| Mercury | 3 Scorpio 49 | 29 Libra 15 | 22 Aquarius 41 |
| Venus | 27 Scorpio 42 | 11 Virgo 46 | 20 Pisces 38 |
| Mars | 6 Cancer 22 | 6 Scorpio 34 | 21 Gemini 2 |
| Jupiter | 6 Taurus 15 | 12 Taurus 7 | 1 Taurus 53 |
| Saturn | 16 Sagittarius 8 | 0 Pisces 38 | 26 Sagittarius 37 |
| Uranus | 4 Aries 30 | 22 Taurus 0 | 4 Aries 14 |
| Neptune | 0 Virgo 53 | 25 Pisces 26 | 0 Virgo 41 |
| Pluto | 18 Cancer 23 | 27 Capricorn 54 | 16 Cancer 57 |
| Rahu | 2 Gemini 2 | 24 Aries 38 | 27 Taurus 0 |
| Ketu | 2 Sagittarius 2 | 24 Libra 38 | 27 Scorpio 0 |
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