Robert L. Byer is an accomplished physicist noted for his work in lasers and nonlinear optics. Since 1969, he has been a professor of applied physics at Stanford University, where he has conducted extensive research and taught students. His significant contributions include the first visible wave oscillation experiment, unstable resonant laser development, and remote sensing with modulated infrared sources. Additionally, he played a key role in Stanford's contributions to the LIGO observatory, which detected gravitational waves. Byer has published over 500 scientific papers and holds 50 patents in his fields.
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Your next birthday is 294 days away.
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Time Zone - America/Los_Angeles (7:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Robert
bright fame, shining glory
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Robert L. Byer belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Glendale
Educated At: Stanford University
Occupation: photon scientist | academic | researcher | university teacher | physicist
Employers: Stanford University
Awards Received: IEEE Photonics Award | Fellow of the American Physical Society | Quantum Electronics Award | R. W. Wood Prize | Frederic Ives Medal | Adolph Lomb Medal
Astrology Analysis
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 9, 1942
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 9, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for May 9, 2025 |
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| Sun | 18 Taurus 30 | 19 Taurus 24 | 7 Leo 55 |
| Moon | 16 Pisces 24 | 17 Libra 38 | 0 Aries 38 |
| Mercury | 7 Gemini 48 | 28 Aries 48 | 5 Leo 29 |
| Venus | 4 Aries 1 | 5 Aries 51 | 10 Cancer 14 |
| Mars | 8 Cancer 16 | 9 Leo 44 | 29 Leo 39 |
| Jupiter | 22 Gemini 56 | 23 Gemini 10 | 11 Cancer 25 |
| Saturn | 0 Gemini 21 | 28 Pisces 36 | 10 Gemini 10 |
| Uranus | 29 Taurus 42 | 26 Taurus 50 | 3 Gemini 55 |
| Neptune | 27 Virgo 20 | 1 Aries 21 | 27 Virgo 51 |
| Pluto | 3 Leo 35 | 3 Aquarius 48 | 5 Leo 27 |
| Rahu | 10 Virgo 1 | 24 Pisces 40 | 5 Virgo 37 |
| Ketu | 10 Pisces 1 | 24 Virgo 40 | 5 Pisces 37 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Robert L. Byer's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn conjunction Moon
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Saturn sextile Sun
Exact: 20 February, 2025 - Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Saturn sextile Saturn
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Mars
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Moon
Exact: 28 September, 2025 - Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 18 October, 2025 - Mars square Ketu
Exact: 17 November, 2025 - Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 17 November, 2025 - Mars square Moon
Exact: 27 November, 2025
