John Dobson (1915 – 2014) was an American astronomer known for his contributions to astronomy and popularizing science. Born in Beijing, he died in Burbank, California, at the age of 99. Dobson developed the Dobsonian telescope, a design that made telescope-making accessible to amateur astronomers. He was also involved in promoting astronomy education and outreach, emphasizing the importance of observational astronomy. His legacy continues through the many astronomers he inspired throughout his lifetime.
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Meaning of the name - John
God is gracious
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Place of Birth: Beijing
Place of Death: Burbank
Educated At: University of California, Berkeley
Occupation: inventor | astronomer
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on September 14, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for September 14, 2024 |
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| Sun | 20 Virgo 15 | 21 Virgo 50 | 9 Capricorn 25 |
| Moon | 21 Scorpio 46 | 27 Capricorn 40 | 13 Scorpio 10 |
| Mercury | 12 Libra 58 | 7 Virgo 44 | 18 Capricorn 49 |
| Venus | 20 Virgo 38 | 19 Libra 6 | 6 Aquarius 37 |
| Mars | 16 Cancer 13 | 5 Cancer 32 | 29 Leo 49 |
| Jupiter | 23 Pisces 36 | 20 Gemini 18 | 21 Pisces 58 |
| Saturn | 15 Cancer 20 | 15 Pisces 29 | 14 Cancer 8 |
| Uranus | 12 Aquarius 16 | 27 Taurus 13 | 13 Aquarius 39 |
| Neptune | 1 Leo 56 | 28 Pisces 41 | 1 Leo 52 |
| Pluto | 3 Cancer 14 | 29 Capricorn 48 | 2 Cancer 8 |
| Rahu | 15 Aquarius 30 | 7 Aries 15 | 9 Aquarius 44 |
| Ketu | 15 Leo 30 | 7 Libra 15 | 9 Leo 44 |
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