Sir Edward Fennessy CBE was a notable English electronics engineer born on January 17, 1912, known for pioneering developments in early radar systems alongside Robert Watson-Watt. He significantly contributed to radio navigation technologies, especially during the post-war period as he led the creation of the Decca Navigator System, elevating the company's status in maritime radar. Additionally, he worked at Plessey, served as managing director at British Telecommunications Research, and was the deputy chairman of the General Post Office. He also recruited science fiction writer Arthur C. Clarke as a radar technician during the war.
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Meaning of the name - Edward
wealthy guardian, prosperous protector
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Educated At: St Bonaventure's RC School
Occupation: engineer
Employers: Decca Navigator System | Plessey | British Telecommunications Research | General Post Office
Awards Received: Knight Bachelor
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 17, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for January 17, 2024 |
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| Sun | 26 Capricorn 14 | 27 Capricorn 4 | 17 Taurus 42 |
| Moon | 7 Capricorn 7 | 21 Aries 11 | 9 Aquarius 51 |
| Mercury | 2 Capricorn 29 | 4 Capricorn 8 | 22 Aries 26 |
| Venus | 15 Sagittarius 18 | 23 Sagittarius 3 | 2 Taurus 0 |
| Mars | 26 Taurus 28 | 9 Capricorn 48 | 18 Cancer 34 |
| Jupiter | 7 Sagittarius 32 | 6 Taurus 5 | 13 Sagittarius 3 |
| Saturn | 13 Taurus 57 | 4 Pisces 50 | 23 Taurus 19 |
| Uranus | 29 Capricorn 12 | 19 Taurus 9 | 3 Aquarius 26 |
| Neptune | 22 Cancer 17 | 25 Pisces 23 | 21 Cancer 22 |
| Pluto | 27 Gemini 26 | 29 Capricorn 53 | 27 Gemini 33 |
| Rahu | 26 Aries 13 | 19 Aries 59 | 20 Aries 17 |
| Ketu | 26 Libra 13 | 19 Libra 59 | 20 Libra 17 |
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