Joseph Thomas West III was an influential American technologist known for his significant contributions to computer design. He began his career at the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory and later worked for RCA before joining Data General in 1974. West was instrumental in projects like the Eclipse MV/8000 and DG-1, the first full-screen laptop. His work was featured in the Pulitzer Prize-winning book 'The Soul of a New Machine'. Retiring in 1998, he left a legacy in technology with his innovative approaches to computing and design.
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Tom West belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: New York City
Cause of Death: myocardial infarction
Educated At: Amherst College
Occupation: engineer
Children: Jessamyn West
Employers: RCA | Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory | Data General
Awards Received: Pulitzer Prize
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on November 22, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for November 22, 2025 |
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| Sun | 29 Scorpio 30 | 0 Sagittarius 39 | 26 Aquarius 53 |
| Moon | 10 Aries 19 | 27 Sagittarius 9 | 28 Taurus 46 |
| Mercury | 12 Sagittarius 26 | 25 Scorpio 16 | 9 Pisces 16 |
| Venus | 19 Sagittarius 25 | 19 Scorpio 46 | 5 Aries 21 |
| Mars | 1 Pisces 56 | 13 Sagittarius 11 | 29 Aries 44 |
| Jupiter | 28 Pisces 49 | 24 Cancer 57 | 9 Aries 1 |
| Saturn | 25 Aries 40 | 25 Pisces 5 | 26 Aries 49 |
| Uranus | 19 Taurus 34 | 29 Taurus 24 | 18 Taurus 11 |
| Neptune | 25 Virgo 9 | 29 Pisces 27 | 24 Virgo 52 |
| Pluto | 2 Leo 50 | 1 Aquarius 44 | 1 Leo 14 |
| Rahu | 27 Libra 37 | 14 Pisces 14 | 23 Libra 4 |
| Ketu | 27 Aries 37 | 14 Virgo 14 | 23 Aries 4 |
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