Andreas B. Rechnitzer (1924-2005) was a prominent American oceanographer known for his significant contributions to marine science. He co-discovered the striped yellow butterfly fish, emblematic of the Birch Aquarium. Rechnitzer developed the pioneering SCUBA diving training program for ocean scientists, incorporating innovative techniques like buddy breathing. He played a crucial role in the negotiation for the purchase of the bathyscaphe Trieste and led Project Nekton, which explored the Challenger Deep. He served as the Oceanographer of the Navy and was Senior Scientist at SAIC, shaping oceanography for decades.
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Meaning of the name - Andreas
manly, brave
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Place of Birth: Escondido
Occupation: oceanographer | university teacher
Employers: US Navy Office of Naval Research | Science Applications International Corporation
Awards Received: Navy Distinguished Civilian Service Award
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Ephemeris for November 30, 1924
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on November 30, 2023 | Secondary Progressions for November 30, 2023 |
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| Sun | 8 Sagittarius 22 | 8 Sagittarius 21 | 18 Pisces 45 |
| Moon | 5 Aquarius 33 | 19 Cancer 42 | 9 Virgo 48 |
| Mercury | 27 Sagittarius 4 | 29 Sagittarius 4 | 22 Pisces 44 |
| Venus | 4 Scorpio 6 | 25 Libra 23 | 7 Pisces 15 |
| Mars | 19 Pisces 14 | 4 Sagittarius 34 | 20 Taurus 52 |
| Jupiter | 25 Sagittarius 53 | 7 Taurus 5 | 16 Capricorn 54 |
| Saturn | 9 Scorpio 32 | 1 Pisces 5 | 14 Scorpio 40 |
| Uranus | 17 Pisces 36 | 20 Taurus 23 | 21 Pisces 18 |
| Neptune | 22 Leo 34 | 24 Pisces 53 | 20 Leo 28 |
| Pluto | 13 Cancer 8 | 28 Capricorn 29 | 11 Cancer 27 |
| Rahu | 17 Leo 17 | 22 Aries 31 | 12 Leo 2 |
| Ketu | 17 Aquarius 17 | 22 Libra 31 | 12 Aquarius 2 |
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