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, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for February 19, 2025 |
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| Sun | 0 Pisces 7 | 0 Pisces 43 | 19 Taurus 6 |
| Moon | 27 Taurus 7 | 12 Scorpio 58 | 24 Aries 46 |
| Mercury | 22 Aquarius 21 | 8 Pisces 33 | 23 Aries 6 |
| Venus | 15 Aries 54 | 8 Aries 36 | 17 Aries 24 |
| Mars | 3 Aquarius 38 | 17 Cancer 10 | 5 Aries 36 |
| Jupiter | 25 Virgo 6 | 11 Gemini 38 | 17 Virgo 22 |
| Saturn | 4 Cancer 25 | 19 Pisces 25 | 7 Cancer 47 |
| Uranus | 9 Gemini 6 | 23 Taurus 26 | 11 Gemini 47 |
| Neptune | 5 Libra 58 | 28 Pisces 32 | 3 Libra 59 |
| Pluto | 8 Leo 37 | 2 Aquarius 36 | 7 Leo 59 |
| Rahu | 16 Cancer 12 | 28 Pisces 53 | 11 Cancer 58 |
| Ketu | 16 Capricorn 12 | 28 Virgo 53 | 11 Capricorn 58 |
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