Alexander J. Dessler was a prominent American space scientist, born on October 21, 1928, who made significant contributions to space science. He is best known for coining the term 'heliosphere,' referring to the vast region of space dominated by the solar wind and magnetic field of the Sun. Dessler also played a pivotal role in establishing the first Space Science Department in the United States, aiding the advancement of space exploration and research during a critical era of scientific development.
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Meaning of the name - Alexander
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Alexander J. Dessler belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: San Francisco
Educated At: Duke University | California Institute of Technology
Occupation: astronomer
Children: Andrew E. Dessler
Employers: Rice University | Marshall Space Flight Center | University of Arizona | Texas A&M University
Awards Received: John Adam Fleming Medal | Arctowski Medal | James B. Macelwane Medal
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on October 21, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for October 21, 2025 |
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| Sun | 28 Libra 11 | 28 Libra 40 | 6 Aquarius 25 |
| Moon | 27 Capricorn 36 | 2 Scorpio 5 | 27 Leo 11 |
| Mercury | 3 Scorpio 49 | 21 Scorpio 10 | 23 Aquarius 51 |
| Venus | 27 Scorpio 42 | 9 Libra 53 | 22 Pisces 48 |
| Mars | 6 Cancer 22 | 20 Scorpio 17 | 21 Gemini 0 |
| Jupiter | 6 Taurus 15 | 24 Cancer 27 | 2 Taurus 5 |
| Saturn | 16 Sagittarius 8 | 26 Pisces 13 | 26 Sagittarius 49 |
| Uranus | 4 Aries 30 | 0 Gemini 39 | 4 Aries 18 |
| Neptune | 0 Virgo 53 | 0 Aries 0 | 0 Virgo 38 |
| Pluto | 18 Cancer 23 | 1 Aquarius 22 | 16 Cancer 55 |
| Rahu | 2 Gemini 2 | 15 Pisces 56 | 26 Taurus 54 |
| Ketu | 2 Sagittarius 2 | 15 Virgo 56 | 26 Scorpio 54 |
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