Bauke Tjibbeles Miedema (April 16, 1909 – July 6, 1995) was a Dutch farmer, astronomer, and instrument maker from Minnertsgea. After completing agricultural school, he crafted about 20 astronomical telescopes, as well as other instruments like lathes, tripods, and tubes. Miedema was known for his hands-on approach, performing calculations and polishing lenses by feel, resulting in high-quality products. Many of his creations were sold outside of Fryslân, and he also wrote poetry. His innovative skills earned him recognition in the field of astronomy.
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Time Zone - Europe/Amsterdam (0:19 E)
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Meaning of the name - Bauke
The meaning of Bauke is uncertain, but it is believed to be a variation of the name 'Bauk,' which may be related to the Dutch word 'bouw' meaning 'build' or 'construction.'
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Bauke Miedema belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Minnertsga
Place of Death: Franeker
Occupation: astronomer
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Ephemeris for April 16, 1909
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 16, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for April 16, 2025 |
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| Sun | 25 Aries 50 | 26 Aries 44 | 17 Leo 11 |
| Moon | 3 Pisces 55 | 4 Sagittarius 27 | 12 Gemini 6 |
| Mercury | 19 Aries 47 | 0 Aries 9 | 23 Leo 30 |
| Venus | 22 Aries 39 | 24 Pisces 52 | 14 Virgo 50 |
| Mars | 4 Aquarius 26 | 29 Cancer 18 | 5 Aries 43 |
| Jupiter | 4 Virgo 38 | 18 Gemini 35 | 16 Virgo 33 |
| Saturn | 15 Aries 9 | 26 Pisces 12 | 23 Aries 44 |
| Uranus | 21 Capricorn 1 | 25 Taurus 32 | 17 Capricorn 57 |
| Neptune | 14 Cancer 26 | 0 Aries 37 | 17 Cancer 58 |
| Pluto | 24 Gemini 5 | 3 Aquarius 44 | 26 Gemini 29 |
| Rahu | 19 Gemini 30 | 25 Pisces 54 | 13 Gemini 22 |
| Ketu | 19 Sagittarius 30 | 25 Virgo 54 | 13 Sagittarius 22 |
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