William Markowitz (February 8, 1907 – October 10, 1998) was an American astronomer known for his work at the U.S. Naval Observatory from 1936 to 1966, where he headed the time service department from 1953 to 1966. His research focused on Earth's rotation and pole movement. He invented a specialized lunar camera for determining ephemeris time, which contributed to establishing the SI second based on the properties of cesium atoms. His work was pivotal in advancing the precision of astronomical timekeeping and the definition of time standards.
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Meaning of the name - William
resolute protector, strong-willed warrior
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Place of Birth: Melč
Place of Death: Pompano Beach
Occupation: astronomer
Employers: U.S. Naval Observatory
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Ephemeris for February 8, 1907
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on February 8, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for February 8, 2024 |
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| Sun | 18 Aquarius 48 | 19 Aquarius 25 | 13 Gemini 52 |
| Moon | 24 Sagittarius 21 | 1 Aquarius 50 | 14 Aries 5 |
| Mercury | 23 Aquarius 22 | 5 Aquarius 27 | 28 Gemini 7 |
| Venus | 2 Capricorn 1 | 20 Capricorn 9 | 16 Taurus 55 |
| Mars | 1 Sagittarius 56 | 26 Capricorn 31 | 18 Capricorn 53 |
| Jupiter | 1 Cancer 12 | 8 Taurus 8 | 13 Cancer 31 |
| Saturn | 14 Pisces 38 | 7 Pisces 18 | 26 Pisces 56 |
| Uranus | 10 Capricorn 49 | 19 Taurus 10 | 11 Capricorn 46 |
| Neptune | 10 Cancer 18 | 26 Pisces 0 | 11 Cancer 17 |
| Pluto | 21 Gemini 52 | 0 Aquarius 35 | 23 Gemini 2 |
| Rahu | 1 Leo 45 | 18 Aries 49 | 25 Cancer 33 |
| Ketu | 1 Aquarius 45 | 18 Libra 49 | 25 Capricorn 33 |
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