Gwyneth Alva Challis, known as Alva, was a prominent Welsh-born New Zealand geologist who made significant contributions to her field. Born on 25 January 1930, she is best known for discovering the mineral Wairauite, a notable achievement in mineralogy. Additionally, she was a pioneer in applying x-ray techniques for mineral investigation in New Zealand, advancing the methods used by geologists for analyzing mineral structures. Challis's innovative work has left a lasting impact on the geological sciences, particularly in the study of minerals.
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Meaning of the name - Gwyneth
blessed, fair, white
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Place of Birth: Port Talbot
Place of Death: Nelson
Educated At: Victoria University of Wellington | University of Cambridge
Occupation: radiographer | geologist
Employers: Department of Scientific and Industrial Research
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Ephemeris for January 25, 1930
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 25, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for January 25, 2024 |
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| Sun | 4 Aquarius 49 | 5 Aquarius 0 | 8 Taurus 26 |
| Moon | 18 Sagittarius 2 | 2 Leo 9 | 17 Taurus 19 |
| Mercury | 26 Capricorn 59 | 14 Capricorn 19 | 28 Taurus 42 |
| Venus | 1 Aquarius 52 | 2 Capricorn 38 | 28 Taurus 45 |
| Mars | 20 Capricorn 32 | 15 Capricorn 41 | 3 Aries 41 |
| Jupiter | 6 Gemini 18 | 6 Taurus 38 | 16 Gemini 55 |
| Saturn | 6 Capricorn 47 | 5 Pisces 40 | 12 Capricorn 7 |
| Uranus | 8 Aries 5 | 19 Taurus 6 | 12 Aries 52 |
| Neptune | 2 Virgo 56 | 25 Pisces 35 | 0 Virgo 50 |
| Pluto | 18 Cancer 12 | 0 Aquarius 8 | 17 Cancer 37 |
| Rahu | 7 Taurus 38 | 19 Aries 34 | 2 Taurus 39 |
| Ketu | 7 Scorpio 38 | 19 Libra 34 | 2 Scorpio 39 |
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