Dr. Cyril Andrew Ponnamperuma was a prominent Sri Lankan scientist known for his significant contributions to the fields of chemical evolution and the origin of life. Born on 16 October 1923, he dedicated his career to exploring the fundamental processes that may have led to the emergence of life on Earth. Ponnamperuma's research delved into the chemical principles underlying life's beginnings, making him a key figure in the scientific community during his lifetime. He passed away on 20 December 1994, leaving behind a legacy in astrobiology and biochemistry.
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Meaning of the name - Cyril
Lord, Master
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Place of Birth: Galle
Place of Death: College Park
Educated At: University of Madras | Birkbeck, University of London | University of California, Berkeley
Occupation: chemist
Awards Received: Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres | Oparin Medal
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Ephemeris for October 16, 1923
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on October 16, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for October 16, 2024 |
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| Sun | 21 Libra 52 | 23 Libra 23 | 4 Aquarius 1 |
| Moon | 14 Capricorn 20 | 6 Aries 16 | 13 Virgo 10 |
| Mercury | 3 Libra 59 | 3 Scorpio 55 | 12 Capricorn 51 |
| Venus | 1 Scorpio 21 | 28 Scorpio 8 | 7 Pisces 0 |
| Mars | 28 Virgo 47 | 22 Cancer 22 | 3 Sagittarius 31 |
| Jupiter | 21 Scorpio 13 | 21 Gemini 15 | 12 Sagittarius 35 |
| Saturn | 23 Libra 28 | 13 Pisces 23 | 2 Scorpio 41 |
| Uranus | 14 Pisces 13 | 26 Taurus 29 | 15 Pisces 11 |
| Neptune | 19 Leo 58 | 27 Pisces 50 | 19 Leo 24 |
| Pluto | 12 Cancer 22 | 29 Capricorn 38 | 10 Cancer 51 |
| Rahu | 9 Virgo 4 | 5 Aries 33 | 3 Virgo 43 |
| Ketu | 9 Pisces 4 | 5 Libra 33 | 3 Pisces 43 |
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