David J. Helfand is a prominent U.S. astronomer known for his role as the president of Quest University Canada from 2008 to 2015. His academic career includes serving as chair of the Department of Astronomy at Columbia University and co-director of the Columbia Astrophysics Laboratory. He is recognized for his research on radio surveys, neutron stars, supernova remnants, and active galactic nuclei. Helfand contributed to general education in sciences through his Frontiers of Science course, which became part of Columbia College's Core Curriculum. He holds degrees from Amherst College and the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
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Meaning of the name - David
beloved, friend
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David J. Helfand belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Educated At: Amherst College | University of Massachusetts Amherst
Occupation: scientist
Employers: Quest University | Columbia University
Awards Received: Fellow of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry
Astrology Analysis
Ephemeris for December 7, 1950
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on December 7, 2023 | Secondary Progressions for December 7, 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 15 Sagittarius 2 | 15 Sagittarius 19 | 29 Aquarius 14 |
| Moon | 21 Scorpio 2 | 12 Libra 13 | 22 Cancer 14 |
| Mercury | 3 Capricorn 42 | 6 Capricorn 8 | 13 Aquarius 38 |
| Venus | 20 Sagittarius 51 | 3 Scorpio 27 | 22 Pisces 15 |
| Mars | 24 Capricorn 2 | 9 Sagittarius 31 | 21 Pisces 18 |
| Jupiter | 0 Pisces 38 | 6 Taurus 28 | 15 Pisces 10 |
| Saturn | 1 Libra 45 | 1 Pisces 26 | 1 Libra 43 |
| Uranus | 8 Cancer 24 | 20 Taurus 7 | 5 Cancer 41 |
| Neptune | 18 Libra 59 | 24 Pisces 53 | 19 Libra 18 |
| Pluto | 19 Leo 47 | 28 Capricorn 39 | 18 Leo 23 |
| Rahu | 24 Pisces 4 | 22 Aries 9 | 20 Pisces 12 |
| Ketu | 24 Virgo 4 | 22 Libra 9 | 20 Virgo 12 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2024
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.David J. Helfand's 2024 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter opposition Moon
Exact: 20 April, 2024 - Saturn square Sun
Exact: 20 April, 2024 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 30 April, 2024 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 30 April, 2024 - Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 29 June, 2024 - Mars opposition Moon
Exact: 09 July, 2024 - Jupiter opposition Sun
Exact: 08 August, 2024 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 07 September, 2024 - Saturn square Sun
Exact: 07 September, 2024 - Jupiter opposition Venus
Exact: 07 October, 2024 - Mars aspects Jupiter
Exact: 06 November, 2024 - Jupiter opposition Sun
Exact: 16 December, 2024
