William Kraushaar Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

William Lester Kraushaar was an American astrophysicist born on April 1, 1920, in Newark, USA, and passed away on March 21, 2008, in Gorham, Maine. He was a pioneer in gamma astronomy and contributed to notable projects such as Explorer 11 and OSO 3. Kraushaar studied physics at Lafayette College and completed his PhD at Cornell University in 1949. He worked at MIT and later at the University of Wisconsin before retiring. His research included X-ray measurements and the study of gamma-ray sources, and he received several accolades during his career.

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Meaning of the name - William

resolute protector, strong-willed warrior

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April 1, 1920 Facts

Generation Group

William Kraushaar belongs to the GI Generation group.

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Place of Birth: Newark, USA

Place of Death: Gorham

Cause of Death: Parkinson's disease

Educated At: Lafayette College | Cornell University

Occupation: university teacher | physicist

Employers: Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Awards Received: Fellow of the American Physical Society | Guggenheim Fellowship

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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.