Lanny D. Schmidt was an esteemed American chemist and Regents Professor of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science at the University of Minnesota. Renowned for his significant contributions to surface science, microkinetics, catalysis, and renewable energy, he also mentored over a hundred graduate students. His pioneering research included work on millisecond reactors and reactive flash volatilization, solidifying his impact in the field of chemical engineering.
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Time Zone - America/Chicago (5:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Lanny
The meaning of Lanny is unclear, but it is likely a shortened form of other names, such as Eleanor or Melanie.
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Lanny D. Schmidt belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Waukegan
Educated At: Wheaton College | University of Chicago
Occupation: chemist
Employers: University of Minnesota
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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 May 6, 1938
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 6, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for May 6, 2026 |
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| Sun | 15 Taurus 30 | 16 Taurus 11 | 9 Leo 43 |
| Moon | 13 Leo 13 | 10 Capricorn 43 | 5 Scorpio 33 |
| Mercury | 25 Aries 14 | 7 Taurus 6 | 6 Virgo 49 |
| Venus | 8 Gemini 13 | 15 Gemini 11 | 22 Virgo 13 |
| Mars | 8 Gemini 53 | 20 Aries 44 | 6 Leo 56 |
| Jupiter | 29 Aquarius 0 | 19 Cancer 45 | 29 Aquarius 30 |
| Saturn | 12 Aries 42 | 9 Aries 40 | 18 Aries 10 |
| Uranus | 13 Taurus 49 | 0 Gemini 36 | 17 Taurus 39 |
| Neptune | 18 Virgo 30 | 3 Aries 26 | 19 Virgo 24 |
| Pluto | 27 Cancer 59 | 5 Aquarius 30 | 29 Cancer 58 |
| Rahu | 27 Scorpio 33 | 5 Pisces 30 | 22 Scorpio 53 |
| Ketu | 27 Taurus 33 | 5 Virgo 30 | 22 Taurus 53 |
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