Edwin H. Land (May 7, 1909 - March 1, 1991) was an American scientist and inventor, co-founder of Polaroid Corporation. He is best known for inventing inexpensive polarizing filters and a practical instant photography system. Among his significant inventions is the Polaroid instant camera, which became available for purchase in late 1948, allowing users to capture and develop images in 60 seconds or less. Land also developed the Retinex theory of color vision, contributing notably to advancements in photography and visual perception.
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Meaning of the name - Edwin
wealthy friend, prosperous friend
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Place of Birth: Bridgeport
Place of Death: Cambridge
Educated At: Norwich Free Academy | Harvard University
Occupation: inventor | physicist | entrepreneur | photographer
Awards Received: Holley Medal | SPIE Gold Medal | William Procter Prize for Scientific Achievement | Richtmyer Memorial Lecture Award | IRI Medal | Foreign Member of the Royal Society | Harold Pender Award | Gabor Medal and Prize | Rumford Prize | Howard N. Potts Medal | Harvey Prize | Frederic Ives Medal | Perkin Medal | National Inventors Hall of Fame | Elliott Cresson Medal | National Medal of Technology and Innovation | National Medal of Science | Presidential Medal of Freedom
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 7, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for May 7, 2024 |
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| Sun | 16 Taurus 28 | 17 Taurus 37 | 6 Virgo 39 |
| Moon | 12 Sagittarius 7 | 11 Taurus 48 | 29 Aquarius 27 |
| Mercury | 3 Gemini 17 | 21 Aries 33 | 28 Virgo 7 |
| Venus | 18 Taurus 51 | 10 Taurus 8 | 9 Libra 16 |
| Mars | 18 Aquarius 23 | 5 Aries 26 | 6 Aries 25 |
| Jupiter | 4 Virgo 22 | 25 Taurus 41 | 20 Virgo 45 |
| Saturn | 17 Aries 43 | 17 Pisces 8 | 23 Aries 14 |
| Uranus | 20 Capricorn 59 | 22 Taurus 48 | 17 Capricorn 23 |
| Neptune | 14 Cancer 48 | 29 Pisces 7 | 18 Cancer 35 |
| Pluto | 24 Gemini 26 | 2 Aquarius 5 | 26 Gemini 45 |
| Rahu | 18 Gemini 23 | 14 Aries 6 | 12 Gemini 17 |
| Ketu | 18 Sagittarius 23 | 14 Libra 6 | 12 Sagittarius 17 |
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