Robert E Fontana is an engineer, physicist, and author who has made significant contributions to magnetic recording and data storage technologies, particularly in hard disk drives and digital tape recorders. He has specialized in thin film processing techniques for the nano-fabrication of magnetic devices, including Giant Magnetoresistance read heads, which are now widely used in magnetic recording. Much of his career was spent at IBM in San Jose, California, where he has achieved recognition as a Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers and as a member of the National Academy of Engineering.
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Meaning of the name - Robert
bright fame, shining glory
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Robert E Fontana belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Occupation: electrical engineer | inventor | physicist
Employers: IBM
Awards Received: IEEE Cledo Brunetti Award
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.
Ephemeris for July 17, 1947
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on July 17, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for July 17, 2025 |
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| Sun | 24 Cancer 16 | 25 Cancer 22 | 9 Libra 38 |
| Moon | 17 Cancer 34 | 21 Aries 6 | 21 Taurus 35 |
| Mercury | 19 Cancer 38 | 15 Leo 34 | 2 Scorpio 44 |
| Venus | 11 Cancer 11 | 14 Gemini 36 | 17 Libra 42 |
| Mars | 11 Gemini 38 | 17 Virgo 37 | 1 Leo 30 |
| Jupiter | 17 Scorpio 34 | 8 Cancer 36 | 25 Scorpio 54 |
| Saturn | 10 Leo 25 | 1 Aries 48 | 19 Leo 50 |
| Uranus | 23 Gemini 53 | 0 Gemini 27 | 26 Gemini 11 |
| Neptune | 8 Libra 14 | 2 Aries 7 | 10 Libra 31 |
| Pluto | 12 Leo 23 | 2 Aquarius 45 | 14 Leo 30 |
| Rahu | 29 Taurus 40 | 21 Pisces 1 | 25 Taurus 32 |
| Ketu | 29 Scorpio 40 | 21 Virgo 1 | 25 Scorpio 32 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Robert E Fontana's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter conjunction Mars
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Mars conjunction Moon
Exact: 10 February, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Mars
Exact: 02 March, 2025 - Mars conjunction Moon
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Saturn sextile Rahu
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Venus
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Saturn sextile Rahu
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Moon
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Mercury
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 18 October, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Sun
Exact: 28 October, 2025 - Mars aspects Moon
Exact: 27 November, 2025 - Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 07 December, 2025
