Frederick Carl Gillett (1937-2001) was an influential American astronomer known for his pioneering contributions to infrared astronomy. He worked at several prestigious institutions, including the University of California, San Diego, Kitt Peak National Observatory, and the International Gemini Observatory. Gillett is celebrated for his significant discoveries, which include the Vega phenomenon and the identification of the first unidentified infrared emission bands. His work has had a lasting impact on the field of astronomy, particularly in how infrared observations enhance our understanding of celestial bodies.
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Meaning of the name - Fred
peaceful ruler
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Fred Gillett belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Minot
Place of Death: University of Washington Medical Center
Cause of Death: myelodysplastic syndrome
Educated At: University of Minnesota
Occupation: astronomer
Employers: Gemini Observatory | University of California, San Diego | Kitt Peak National Observatory
Awards Received: NASA Exceptional Scientific Achievement 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 February 7, 1937
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on February 7, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for February 7, 2026 |
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| Sun | 18 Aquarius 34 | 18 Aquarius 58 | 16 Taurus 44 |
| Moon | 5 Capricorn 21 | 29 Libra 19 | 7 Aries 20 |
| Mercury | 22 Capricorn 53 | 1 Pisces 24 | 22 Taurus 21 |
| Venus | 5 Aries 22 | 26 Aquarius 39 | 19 Aries 28 |
| Mars | 16 Scorpio 43 | 12 Aquarius 1 | 2 Sagittarius 11 |
| Jupiter | 15 Capricorn 5 | 16 Cancer 40 | 27 Capricorn 5 |
| Saturn | 20 Pisces 59 | 29 Pisces 14 | 1 Aries 24 |
| Uranus | 5 Taurus 54 | 27 Taurus 28 | 10 Taurus 1 |
| Neptune | 18 Virgo 20 | 0 Aries 20 | 16 Virgo 16 |
| Pluto | 27 Cancer 11 | 3 Aquarius 54 | 26 Cancer 39 |
| Rahu | 21 Sagittarius 32 | 10 Pisces 10 | 16 Sagittarius 49 |
| Ketu | 21 Gemini 32 | 10 Virgo 10 | 16 Gemini 49 |
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