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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Edward Fennessy belongs to the GI Generation group.
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, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for January 17, 2025 |
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| Sun | 26 Capricorn 14 | 27 Capricorn 50 | 18 Taurus 40 |
| Moon | 7 Capricorn 7 | 12 Virgo 30 | 21 Aquarius 45 |
| Mercury | 2 Capricorn 29 | 13 Capricorn 40 | 23 Aries 10 |
| Venus | 15 Sagittarius 18 | 14 Pisces 48 | 3 Taurus 13 |
| Mars | 26 Taurus 28 | 25 Cancer 34 | 19 Cancer 9 |
| Jupiter | 7 Sagittarius 32 | 11 Gemini 48 | 12 Sagittarius 57 |
| Saturn | 13 Taurus 57 | 15 Pisces 54 | 23 Taurus 27 |
| Uranus | 29 Capricorn 12 | 23 Taurus 21 | 3 Aquarius 26 |
| Neptune | 22 Cancer 17 | 27 Pisces 36 | 21 Cancer 23 |
| Pluto | 27 Gemini 26 | 1 Aquarius 35 | 27 Gemini 34 |
| Rahu | 26 Aries 13 | 0 Aries 36 | 20 Aries 14 |
| Ketu | 26 Libra 13 | 0 Libra 36 | 20 Libra 14 |
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