Rolf Brahde Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

Carl Rolf Brahde (1918–2009) was a prominent Norwegian astronomer known for his contributions to celestial mechanics and astronomy education. He served in the Norwegian Campaign during WWII and was a member of a resistance group. After the war, he worked at the University of Oslo, where he helped establish the Harestua Solar Observatory and was an early adopter of computer technology in astronomy. He published popular science literature and contributed to media coverage of significant events like the Apollo 11 Moon landing. Brahde became a professor in 1987 and continued to work as a professor emeritus until his death.

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Meaning of the name - Rolf

fame, glory

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March 15, 1918 Facts

Generation Group

Rolf Brahde belongs to the GI Generation group.

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Place of Birth: Tvedestrand

Educated At: University of Oslo

Occupation: astronomer

Spouses: Luisa Aall Barricelli | Elsie Unn Axelsen

Employers: University of Oslo

Awards Received: Defence Medal 1940 – 1945

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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.