Edwin H. Land Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

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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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May 7, 1909 Facts

Generation Group

Edwin H. Land belongs to the GI Generation group.

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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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Astrology Analysis

Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.