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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Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.Ephemeris for June 24, 1929
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on June 24, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for June 24, 2026 |
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| Sun | 2 Cancer 45 | 3 Cancer 17 | 6 Libra 8 |
| Moon | 1 Aquarius 18 | 6 Scorpio 13 | 25 Leo 15 |
| Mercury | 14 Gemini 20 | 25 Cancer 19 | 22 Libra 24 |
| Venus | 17 Taurus 10 | 13 Leo 6 | 4 Virgo 59 |
| Mars | 24 Leo 17 | 27 Taurus 7 | 25 Libra 28 |
| Jupiter | 2 Gemini 41 | 28 Cancer 51 | 16 Gemini 15 |
| Saturn | 27 Sagittarius 9 | 13 Aries 45 | 25 Sagittarius 2 |
| Uranus | 11 Aries 10 | 3 Gemini 24 | 9 Aries 30 |
| Neptune | 29 Leo 9 | 4 Aries 22 | 2 Virgo 24 |
| Pluto | 17 Cancer 31 | 4 Aquarius 59 | 19 Cancer 33 |
| Rahu | 19 Taurus 0 | 2 Pisces 54 | 13 Taurus 52 |
| Ketu | 19 Scorpio 0 | 2 Virgo 54 | 13 Scorpio 52 |
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