Roger Blandford (born 1949) is a British astrophysicist and professor known for his significant contributions to the field of astronomy and astrophysics. He is a fellow of the Royal Society, a member of the National Academy of Sciences, and a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. His work encompasses various aspects of the universe, including black holes, galaxy formation, and the cosmic microwave background, influencing modern astrophysical research and education.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 330 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Europe/London (1:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Roger
fame, renowned
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Roger Blandford belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Grantham
Educated At: Magdalene College | University of Cambridge
Occupation: university teacher | astrophysicist | astronomer
Employers: California Institute of Technology | Stanford University
Awards Received: Crafoord Prize in Astronomy | Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences | Fellow of the American Physical Society | Fellow of the Royal Society | Helen B. Warner Prize for Astronomy | Guggenheim Fellowship | Eddington Medal | Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society | Dannie Heineman Prize for Astrophysics
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 August 28, 1949
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 28, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 28, 2025 |
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Sun | 4 Virgo 48 | 5 Virgo 24 | 19 Scorpio 44 |
Moon | 3 Scorpio 56 | 4 Scorpio 47 | 4 Leo 50 |
Mercury | 29 Virgo 44 | 20 Leo 38 | 14 Scorpio 9 |
Venus | 9 Libra 30 | 3 Leo 19 | 6 Capricorn 41 |
Mars | 23 Cancer 49 | 13 Libra 37 | 9 Virgo 6 |
Jupiter | 22 Capricorn 56 | 17 Cancer 14 | 26 Capricorn 45 |
Saturn | 9 Virgo 24 | 0 Aries 8 | 17 Virgo 55 |
Uranus | 4 Cancer 14 | 1 Gemini 27 | 4 Cancer 36 |
Neptune | 13 Libra 28 | 1 Aries 26 | 16 Libra 9 |
Pluto | 16 Leo 46 | 1 Aquarius 49 | 18 Leo 11 |
Rahu | 18 Aries 45 | 18 Pisces 48 | 14 Aries 44 |
Ketu | 18 Libra 45 | 18 Virgo 48 | 14 Libra 44 |
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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.Roger Blandford's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Mercury
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Mars square Ketu
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Saturn opposition Mercury
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Saturn opposition Mercury
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Mars conjunction Moon
Exact: 28 September, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Jupiter
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Mars
Exact: 18 October, 2025 - Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 07 December, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Jupiter
Exact: 07 December, 2025