Nan Rendong (1945–2017) was a distinguished Chinese astronomer of Manchu descent, known for his role as the founder and Chief Scientist of China's Five hundred meter Aperture Spherical Telescope (FAST). He worked at the National Astronomical Observatory of China and held key positions within the International Astronomical Union, including Vice-President and President of divisions related to Radio Astronomy. Nan Rendong passed away from lung cancer in Boston at the age of 72. In his honor, asteroid 79694 was named after him, recognizing his significant contributions to astronomy.
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Meaning of the name - Nan
The exact meaning of Nan is unclear, but it is likely derived from a longer name or a shortened form of a name like 'Nancy' or 'Anna'.
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Nan Rendong belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Liaoyuan
Place of Death: Boston
Cause of Death: lung cancer
Educated At: Tsinghua University
Occupation: astronomer
Employers: National Astronomical Observatory of China
Awards Received: People's Scientist | Pioneer of Reform
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Ephemeris for February 19, 1945
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on February 19, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for February 19, 2024 |
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| Sun | 0 Pisces 7 | 29 Aquarius 57 | 18 Taurus 8 |
| Moon | 27 Taurus 7 | 29 Gemini 46 | 9 Aries 43 |
| Mercury | 22 Aquarius 21 | 22 Aquarius 39 | 22 Aries 14 |
| Venus | 15 Aries 54 | 3 Aquarius 2 | 17 Aries 18 |
| Mars | 3 Aquarius 38 | 4 Aquarius 31 | 4 Aries 50 |
| Jupiter | 25 Virgo 6 | 9 Taurus 33 | 17 Virgo 23 |
| Saturn | 4 Cancer 25 | 8 Pisces 33 | 7 Cancer 41 |
| Uranus | 9 Gemini 6 | 19 Taurus 20 | 11 Gemini 44 |
| Neptune | 5 Libra 58 | 26 Pisces 21 | 4 Libra 0 |
| Pluto | 8 Leo 37 | 0 Aquarius 54 | 7 Leo 58 |
| Rahu | 16 Cancer 12 | 18 Aries 16 | 12 Cancer 1 |
| Ketu | 16 Capricorn 12 | 18 Libra 16 | 12 Capricorn 1 |
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