Peter Douglas Nicholls was an Australian author and lexicographer known for his work in the history of science fiction literature. He was a co-founder and editor of the Encyclopedia of Science Fiction, collaborating with John Clute. Born in Melbourne on March 8, 1939, he made significant contributions to the field until his death in the same city on March 6, 2018. His work has influenced the academic study of science fiction, and he played a key role in documenting its history and development.
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Meaning of the name - Peter
rock, stone
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Peter Nicholls belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Melbourne
Place of Death: Melbourne
Cause of Death: Parkinson's disease
Occupation: literary critic | writer
Employers: University of Sydney | University of Melbourne
Awards Received: Pilgrim Award | Hugo Award for Best Related Work
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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 March 8, 1939
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on March 8, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for March 8, 2026 |
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| Sun | 16 Pisces 36 | 17 Pisces 30 | 11 Gemini 36 |
| Moon | 18 Libra 18 | 11 Scorpio 6 | 22 Sagittarius 39 |
| Mercury | 1 Aries 13 | 16 Pisces 15 | 6 Gemini 19 |
| Venus | 2 Aquarius 53 | 2 Aries 2 | 16 Taurus 16 |
| Mars | 22 Sagittarius 27 | 4 Pisces 19 | 2 Aquarius 24 |
| Jupiter | 15 Pisces 22 | 15 Cancer 7 | 3 Aries 56 |
| Saturn | 16 Aries 52 | 2 Aries 29 | 27 Aries 20 |
| Uranus | 14 Taurus 41 | 27 Taurus 55 | 19 Taurus 15 |
| Neptune | 22 Virgo 6 | 1 Aries 18 | 20 Virgo 32 |
| Pluto | 29 Cancer 28 | 4 Aquarius 43 | 29 Cancer 46 |
| Rahu | 11 Scorpio 22 | 8 Pisces 40 | 6 Scorpio 46 |
| Ketu | 11 Taurus 22 | 8 Virgo 40 | 6 Taurus 46 |
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