Carolyn S. Shoemaker was an American astronomer born on June 24, 1929. She is renowned for her discovery of the comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 and is credited with discovering a record 32 comets and over 500 asteroids. Although she held degrees in history, political science, and English literature, her passion for science ignited after marrying geologist Eugene Merle Shoemaker. Known for her exceptional visual acuity, she was able to assist in astronomic research at Caltech. Throughout her career, Carolyn earned honorary degrees and numerous professional awards for her groundbreaking contributions to astronomy.
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Meaning of the name - Carolyn
free man, strong man
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Carolyn S. Shoemaker belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Gallup
Place of Death: Flagstaff
Educated At: California State University, Chico | California State University
Occupation: university teacher | astronomer
Spouses: Eugene Merle Shoemaker
Employers: California Institute of Technology
Awards Received: NASA Exceptional Scientific Achievement Medal | James Craig Watson Medal
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Ephemeris for June 24, 1929
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on June 24, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for June 24, 2024 |
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| Sun | 2 Cancer 45 | 3 Cancer 44 | 4 Libra 10 |
| Moon | 1 Aquarius 18 | 9 Aquarius 14 | 26 Cancer 39 |
| Mercury | 14 Gemini 20 | 15 Cancer 34 | 23 Libra 7 |
| Venus | 17 Taurus 10 | 9 Cancer 15 | 2 Virgo 34 |
| Mars | 24 Leo 17 | 11 Taurus 29 | 24 Libra 7 |
| Jupiter | 2 Gemini 41 | 6 Gemini 51 | 16 Gemini 12 |
| Saturn | 27 Sagittarius 9 | 19 Pisces 19 | 24 Sagittarius 57 |
| Uranus | 11 Aries 10 | 25 Taurus 27 | 9 Aries 35 |
| Neptune | 29 Leo 9 | 29 Pisces 55 | 2 Virgo 20 |
| Pluto | 17 Cancer 31 | 1 Aquarius 30 | 19 Cancer 32 |
| Rahu | 19 Taurus 0 | 11 Aries 34 | 13 Taurus 58 |
| Ketu | 19 Scorpio 0 | 11 Libra 34 | 13 Scorpio 58 |
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