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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Edwin H. Land belongs to the GI Generation group.
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, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for May 7, 2025 |
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| Sun | 16 Taurus 28 | 17 Taurus 23 | 7 Virgo 37 |
| Moon | 12 Sagittarius 7 | 22 Virgo 58 | 14 Pisces 29 |
| Mercury | 3 Gemini 17 | 25 Aries 25 | 29 Virgo 35 |
| Venus | 18 Taurus 51 | 4 Aries 23 | 10 Libra 28 |
| Mars | 18 Aquarius 23 | 8 Leo 44 | 6 Aries 19 |
| Jupiter | 4 Virgo 22 | 22 Gemini 44 | 20 Virgo 57 |
| Saturn | 17 Aries 43 | 28 Pisces 25 | 23 Aries 12 |
| Uranus | 20 Capricorn 59 | 26 Taurus 43 | 17 Capricorn 22 |
| Neptune | 14 Cancer 48 | 1 Aries 17 | 18 Cancer 37 |
| Pluto | 24 Gemini 26 | 3 Aquarius 48 | 26 Gemini 46 |
| Rahu | 18 Gemini 23 | 24 Pisces 47 | 12 Gemini 14 |
| Ketu | 18 Sagittarius 23 | 24 Virgo 47 | 12 Sagittarius 14 |
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