Carolyn S. Shoemaker was an American astronomer born on June 24, 1929. She is renowned for her discovery of the comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 and is credited with discovering a record 32 comets and over 500 asteroids. Although she held degrees in history, political science, and English literature, her passion for science ignited after marrying geologist Eugene Merle Shoemaker. Known for her exceptional visual acuity, she was able to assist in astronomic research at Caltech. Throughout her career, Carolyn earned honorary degrees and numerous professional awards for her groundbreaking contributions to astronomy.
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Time Zone - America/Denver (7:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Carolyn
free man, strong man
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Carolyn S. Shoemaker belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Gallup
Place of Death: Flagstaff
Educated At: California State University, Chico | California State University
Occupation: university teacher | astronomer
Spouses: Eugene Merle Shoemaker
Employers: California Institute of Technology
Awards Received: NASA Exceptional Scientific Achievement Medal | James Craig Watson Medal
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Ephemeris for June 24, 1929
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on June 24, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for June 24, 2025 |
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| Sun | 2 Cancer 45 | 3 Cancer 31 | 5 Libra 9 |
| Moon | 1 Aquarius 18 | 24 Gemini 39 | 10 Leo 58 |
| Mercury | 14 Gemini 20 | 27 Cancer 17 | 22 Libra 49 |
| Venus | 17 Taurus 10 | 19 Taurus 16 | 3 Virgo 47 |
| Mars | 24 Leo 17 | 4 Virgo 12 | 24 Libra 48 |
| Jupiter | 2 Gemini 41 | 3 Cancer 24 | 16 Gemini 14 |
| Saturn | 27 Sagittarius 9 | 1 Aries 32 | 24 Sagittarius 59 |
| Uranus | 11 Aries 10 | 29 Taurus 25 | 9 Aries 33 |
| Neptune | 29 Leo 9 | 2 Aries 8 | 2 Virgo 22 |
| Pluto | 17 Cancer 31 | 3 Aquarius 15 | 19 Cancer 32 |
| Rahu | 19 Taurus 0 | 22 Pisces 14 | 13 Taurus 55 |
| Ketu | 19 Scorpio 0 | 22 Virgo 14 | 13 Scorpio 55 |
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