Uco van Wijk was a Dutch astronomer and educator born on May 20, 1924, in Jogjakarta, Dutch East Indies. He is notable for establishing the astronomy program at the University of Maryland and played a key role in recruiting Gart Westerhout from the Netherlands to lead the department. Van Wijk graduated from Harvard University, earning both a BA in 1948 and a PhD in 1952. His contributions to astronomy and education were significant until his passing on August 10, 1966.
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Time Zone - Asia/Jakarta (7:19 E)
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Meaning of the name - Uco
The exact meaning of Uco is uncertain. It may be connected to the Javanese word 'ucok' meaning 'to point' or 'to aim.'
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Uco van Wijk belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Yogyakarta
Educated At: Harvard University
Occupation: astronomer
Employers: University of Maryland
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Ephemeris for May 20, 1924
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 20, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for May 20, 2024 |
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| Sun | 28 Taurus 53 | 29 Taurus 40 | 4 Virgo 35 |
| Moon | 17 Sagittarius 15 | 20 Libra 58 | 9 Leo 4 |
| Mercury | 12 Taurus 5 | 5 Taurus 59 | 26 Virgo 54 |
| Venus | 10 Cancer 26 | 25 Taurus 30 | 19 Cancer 24 |
| Mars | 14 Aquarius 16 | 14 Aries 58 | 29 Aquarius 3 |
| Jupiter | 16 Sagittarius 50 | 28 Taurus 38 | 10 Sagittarius 30 |
| Saturn | 27 Libra 30 | 18 Pisces 1 | 28 Libra 58 |
| Uranus | 20 Pisces 58 | 23 Taurus 31 | 20 Pisces 8 |
| Neptune | 17 Leo 42 | 29 Pisces 26 | 20 Leo 40 |
| Pluto | 10 Cancer 50 | 2 Aquarius 1 | 13 Cancer 8 |
| Rahu | 27 Leo 35 | 13 Aries 27 | 22 Leo 17 |
| Ketu | 27 Aquarius 35 | 13 Libra 27 | 22 Aquarius 17 |
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