William Stephen Finsen was a prominent South African astronomer, born on July 28, 1905. He made significant contributions to astronomy by discovering several double stars and capturing many photographs of Mars. Finsen was an innovator who developed the Finsen eyepiece interferometer, which was essential in measuring very close double stars. He served as the final director of the Union Observatory from 1957 until it was renamed the Republic Observatory in 1961, continuing until 1965.
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Time Zone - Africa/Johannesburg (2:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - William
resolute protector, strong-willed warrior
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Place of Birth: Johannesburg
Place of Death: Johannesburg
Educated At: University of Cape Town
Occupation: astronomer
Employers: Union Observatory | Republic Observatory
Awards Received: FRAS
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Ephemeris for July 28, 1905
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on July 28, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for July 28, 2024 |
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| Sun | 4 Leo 38 | 5 Leo 49 | 1 Sagittarius 28 |
| Moon | 18 Gemini 7 | 9 Taurus 36 | 29 Libra 18 |
| Mercury | 1 Virgo 21 | 1 Virgo 40 | 22 Sagittarius 48 |
| Venus | 20 Gemini 20 | 20 Leo 34 | 11 Scorpio 51 |
| Mars | 17 Scorpio 56 | 5 Gemini 12 | 4 Aquarius 42 |
| Jupiter | 0 Gemini 59 | 13 Gemini 45 | 1 Gemini 4 |
| Saturn | 1 Pisces 52 | 18 Pisces 40 | 27 Aquarius 9 |
| Uranus | 0 Capricorn 55 | 26 Taurus 46 | 2 Capricorn 27 |
| Neptune | 8 Cancer 55 | 29 Pisces 45 | 9 Cancer 58 |
| Pluto | 22 Gemini 12 | 0 Aquarius 44 | 22 Gemini 7 |
| Rahu | 1 Virgo 25 | 9 Aries 47 | 25 Leo 7 |
| Ketu | 1 Pisces 25 | 9 Libra 47 | 25 Aquarius 7 |
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