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
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Place of Birth: San Francisco
Educated At: Duke University | California Institute of Technology
Occupation: astronomer
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, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for October 21, 2024 |
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| Sun | 28 Libra 11 | 28 Libra 55 | 5 Aquarius 24 |
| Moon | 27 Capricorn 36 | 28 Gemini 21 | 12 Leo 48 |
| Mercury | 3 Scorpio 49 | 12 Scorpio 32 | 23 Aquarius 21 |
| Venus | 27 Scorpio 42 | 4 Sagittarius 52 | 21 Pisces 43 |
| Mars | 6 Cancer 22 | 24 Cancer 50 | 21 Gemini 0 |
| Jupiter | 6 Taurus 15 | 21 Gemini 4 | 1 Taurus 59 |
| Saturn | 16 Sagittarius 8 | 13 Pisces 8 | 26 Sagittarius 43 |
| Uranus | 4 Aries 30 | 26 Taurus 18 | 4 Aries 16 |
| Neptune | 0 Virgo 53 | 27 Pisces 42 | 0 Virgo 40 |
| Pluto | 18 Cancer 23 | 29 Capricorn 39 | 16 Cancer 56 |
| Rahu | 2 Gemini 2 | 5 Aries 15 | 26 Taurus 57 |
| Ketu | 2 Sagittarius 2 | 5 Libra 15 | 26 Scorpio 57 |
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