Ludwig Genzel was a German physicist born on February 17, 1922, in Bad Nauheim and passed away on January 27, 2003, in Stuttgart. He was a pioneer in infrared physics and solid-state physics. He studied physics in Frankfurt, earning his diploma in 1949 and his doctorate in 1951. Genzel contributed significantly to infrared spectroscopy, developing innovative interferometers. He played a crucial role in advancing solid-state physics in Germany and investigated various materials, including biological macromolecules and high-temperature superconductors. He was the father of Nobel laureate Reinhard Genzel.
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Meaning of the name - Ludwig
famous warrior, renowned fighter
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Place of Birth: Bad Nauheim
Place of Death: Stuttgart
Educated At: Goethe University Frankfurt
Occupation: university teacher | physicist
Children: Reinhard Genzel
Employers: Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg | Max-Planck-Institut für Festkörperforschung
Awards Received: Ludwig Genzel Preis
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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 17, 1922
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on February 17, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for February 17, 2026 |
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| Sun | 28 Aquarius 1 | 28 Aquarius 47 | 10 Gemini 9 |
| Moon | 11 Scorpio 47 | 28 Aquarius 18 | 23 Leo 7 |
| Mercury | 21 Aquarius 30 | 16 Pisces 36 | 0 Cancer 7 |
| Venus | 0 Pisces 0 | 8 Pisces 48 | 8 Cancer 9 |
| Mars | 29 Scorpio 22 | 19 Aquarius 39 | 21 Sagittarius 41 |
| Jupiter | 18 Libra 16 | 15 Cancer 51 | 8 Libra 43 |
| Saturn | 7 Libra 29 | 0 Aries 17 | 1 Libra 31 |
| Uranus | 8 Pisces 55 | 27 Taurus 33 | 13 Pisces 28 |
| Neptune | 14 Leo 12 | 0 Aries 38 | 13 Leo 33 |
| Pluto | 8 Cancer 8 | 4 Aquarius 12 | 8 Cancer 49 |
| Rahu | 11 Libra 9 | 9 Pisces 39 | 5 Libra 39 |
| Ketu | 11 Aries 9 | 9 Virgo 39 | 5 Aries 39 |
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