Thomas A. Furness III is a pioneering American inventor and professor in virtual reality, based in Seattle. He is a Professor at the University of Washington and founded the Human Interface Technology Lab, impacting human interface technology development. He is celebrated as the 'Grandfather of Virtual Reality' for his significant contributions over 50 years, culminating in a lifetime achievement award. Additionally, he manages the RATLab, focusing on engineering research and development.
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Time Zone - America/New_York (4:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Thomas
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Thomas A. Furness III belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Canton
Educated At: Duke University
Occupation: academic | university teacher | inventor
Employers: University of Washington
Awards Received: First-ever lifetime achievement award from Augmented World Expo | Elected fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers in 2018
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 April 19, 1943
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 19, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for April 19, 2025 |
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Sun | 28 Aries 43 | 29 Aries 51 | 17 Cancer 31 |
Moon | 18 Libra 46 | 13 Capricorn 11 | 17 Libra 7 |
Mercury | 14 Taurus 32 | 2 Aries 39 | 8 Cancer 41 |
Venus | 4 Gemini 33 | 25 Pisces 28 | 2 Virgo 16 |
Mars | 1 Pisces 41 | 0 Leo 37 | 1 Taurus 52 |
Jupiter | 17 Cancer 16 | 19 Gemini 11 | 1 Leo 57 |
Saturn | 10 Gemini 15 | 26 Pisces 34 | 20 Gemini 28 |
Uranus | 2 Gemini 35 | 25 Taurus 42 | 7 Gemini 8 |
Neptune | 29 Virgo 57 | 0 Aries 43 | 29 Virgo 32 |
Pluto | 4 Leo 55 | 3 Aquarius 45 | 6 Leo 16 |
Rahu | 21 Leo 45 | 25 Pisces 44 | 17 Leo 25 |
Ketu | 21 Aquarius 45 | 25 Virgo 44 | 17 Aquarius 25 |
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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.Thomas A. Furness III's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Saturn sextile Mercury
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Mars square Moon
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Saturn
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 10 February, 2025 - Mars square Moon
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Mars aspects Mercury
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 28 September, 2025 - Mars aspects Saturn
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Mars square Mars
Exact: 07 November, 2025 - Mars aspects Jupiter
Exact: 27 November, 2025