Sir Charles Sykes CBE, FRS (1905–1982) was a renowned British physicist and metallurgist, known for his significant contributions to the field of alloys and materials science. Educated in Sheffield, Sykes earned his PhD through research at Metropolitan-Vickers, where he had a pivotal role during WWII. He held key positions including managing director at Thomas Firth and John Brown Ltd and president of the Institute of Physics. His innovations in X-ray technology and research on high temperature gas turbines left a lasting impact. Sykes was a noted Fellow of the Royal Society and pro-chancellor of Sheffield University.
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Meaning of the name - Charles
free man, manly
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Place of Birth: Clowne, Derbyshire
Place of Death: Sheffield
Educated At: Netherthorpe School | University of Sheffield
Occupation: metallurgist | physicist
Spouses: Norah Sykes
Children: 1 son | 1 daughter
Employers: University of Sheffield
Awards Received: Commander of the Order of the British Empire | Glazebrook Medal | Knight Bachelor
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on February 27, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for February 27, 2024 |
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| Sun | 8 Pisces 27 | 8 Pisces 35 | 4 Cancer 23 |
| Moon | 24 Sagittarius 22 | 13 Libra 1 | 24 Aries 48 |
| Mercury | 29 Aquarius 38 | 8 Pisces 2 | 7 Cancer 12 |
| Venus | 24 Aries 26 | 13 Aquarius 40 | 19 Taurus 8 |
| Mars | 19 Scorpio 3 | 11 Aquarius 8 | 8 Scorpio 52 |
| Jupiter | 28 Aries 8 | 10 Taurus 54 | 25 Taurus 4 |
| Saturn | 25 Aquarius 40 | 9 Pisces 35 | 3 Pisces 13 |
| Uranus | 3 Capricorn 30 | 19 Taurus 32 | 2 Capricorn 6 |
| Neptune | 5 Cancer 28 | 26 Pisces 39 | 7 Cancer 46 |
| Pluto | 19 Gemini 42 | 1 Aquarius 9 | 21 Gemini 32 |
| Rahu | 9 Virgo 24 | 17 Aries 49 | 3 Virgo 6 |
| Ketu | 9 Pisces 24 | 17 Libra 49 | 3 Pisces 6 |
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