Bauke Tjibbeles Miedema (April 16, 1909 – July 6, 1995) was a Dutch farmer, astronomer, and instrument maker from Minnertsgea. After completing agricultural school, he crafted about 20 astronomical telescopes, as well as other instruments like lathes, tripods, and tubes. Miedema was known for his hands-on approach, performing calculations and polishing lenses by feel, resulting in high-quality products. Many of his creations were sold outside of Fryslân, and he also wrote poetry. His innovative skills earned him recognition in the field of astronomy.
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Time Zone - Europe/Amsterdam (0:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Bauke
The meaning of Bauke is uncertain, but it is believed to be a variation of the name 'Bauk,' which may be related to the Dutch word 'bouw' meaning 'build' or 'construction.'
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Bauke Miedema belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Minnertsga
Place of Death: Franeker
Occupation: astronomer
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 16, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for April 16, 2024 |
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| Sun | 25 Aries 51 | 26 Aries 59 | 16 Leo 14 |
| Moon | 4 Pisces 7 | 4 Leo 58 | 28 Taurus 50 |
| Mercury | 19 Aries 49 | 19 Aries 13 | 21 Leo 34 |
| Venus | 22 Aries 40 | 14 Aries 0 | 13 Virgo 38 |
| Mars | 4 Aquarius 27 | 19 Pisces 4 | 5 Aries 32 |
| Jupiter | 4 Virgo 38 | 20 Taurus 46 | 16 Virgo 21 |
| Saturn | 15 Aries 10 | 15 Pisces 12 | 23 Aries 45 |
| Uranus | 21 Capricorn 1 | 21 Taurus 36 | 17 Capricorn 59 |
| Neptune | 14 Cancer 26 | 28 Pisces 28 | 17 Cancer 56 |
| Pluto | 24 Gemini 5 | 2 Aquarius 2 | 26 Gemini 28 |
| Rahu | 19 Gemini 30 | 15 Aries 14 | 13 Gemini 25 |
| Ketu | 19 Sagittarius 30 | 15 Libra 14 | 13 Sagittarius 25 |
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