John Dobson (1915 – 2014) was an American astronomer known for his contributions to astronomy and popularizing science. Born in Beijing, he died in Burbank, California, at the age of 99. Dobson developed the Dobsonian telescope, a design that made telescope-making accessible to amateur astronomers. He was also involved in promoting astronomy education and outreach, emphasizing the importance of observational astronomy. His legacy continues through the many astronomers he inspired throughout his lifetime.
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Time Zone - Asia/Harbin (8:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - John
God is gracious
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John Dobson belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Beijing
Place of Death: Burbank
Educated At: University of California, Berkeley
Occupation: inventor | astronomer
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on September 14, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for September 14, 2025 |
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| Sun | 20 Virgo 15 | 21 Virgo 36 | 10 Capricorn 26 |
| Moon | 21 Scorpio 46 | 17 Gemini 53 | 27 Scorpio 49 |
| Mercury | 12 Libra 58 | 22 Virgo 15 | 20 Capricorn 26 |
| Venus | 20 Virgo 38 | 23 Leo 28 | 7 Aquarius 51 |
| Mars | 16 Cancer 13 | 24 Libra 33 | 29 Leo 48 |
| Jupiter | 23 Pisces 36 | 20 Cancer 6 | 22 Pisces 7 |
| Saturn | 15 Cancer 20 | 28 Pisces 56 | 14 Cancer 3 |
| Uranus | 12 Aquarius 16 | 1 Gemini 27 | 13 Aquarius 42 |
| Neptune | 1 Leo 56 | 1 Aries 0 | 1 Leo 51 |
| Pluto | 3 Cancer 14 | 1 Aquarius 33 | 2 Cancer 6 |
| Rahu | 15 Aquarius 30 | 17 Pisces 55 | 9 Aquarius 41 |
| Ketu | 15 Leo 30 | 17 Virgo 55 | 9 Leo 41 |
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