Robert Mumford Smock was an influential American scientist and professor at Cornell University, recognized for his pioneering research in controlled atmosphere cold storage. His groundbreaking work during the 1950s led to the implementation of controlled atmosphere rooms in the U.S. and eventually worldwide. This innovative method significantly extended the shelf life of fruits, particularly apples, allowing them to remain fresh throughout the year. His contributions have had a lasting impact on food storage techniques and preservation practices.
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Meaning of the name - Robert
bright fame, shining glory
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Robert Mumford Smock belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Erie
Place of Death: Ithaca
Occupation: university teacher
Employers: Cornell University
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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 October 21, 1908
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on October 21, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for October 21, 2025 |
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| Sun | 27 Libra 54 | 28 Libra 33 | 26 Aquarius 24 |
| Moon | 17 Virgo 36 | 0 Scorpio 35 | 22 Sagittarius 24 |
| Mercury | 12 Scorpio 15 | 21 Scorpio 1 | 17 Aquarius 37 |
| Venus | 15 Virgo 8 | 9 Libra 43 | 8 Aquarius 20 |
| Mars | 7 Libra 23 | 20 Scorpio 11 | 24 Sagittarius 24 |
| Jupiter | 7 Virgo 30 | 24 Cancer 27 | 11 Virgo 0 |
| Saturn | 5 Aries 40 | 26 Pisces 13 | 7 Aries 58 |
| Uranus | 13 Capricorn 16 | 0 Gemini 39 | 19 Capricorn 10 |
| Neptune | 17 Cancer 7 | 0 Aries 0 | 14 Cancer 42 |
| Pluto | 25 Gemini 44 | 1 Aquarius 22 | 23 Gemini 53 |
| Rahu | 28 Gemini 52 | 15 Pisces 56 | 22 Gemini 40 |
| Ketu | 28 Sagittarius 52 | 15 Virgo 56 | 22 Sagittarius 40 |
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