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10-12-2012, 12:08 AM
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RIP Sir Patrick
Sir Patrick Moore has died at his home at the age of 89. RIP
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10-12-2012, 12:14 AM
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I just heard the news. 
He will be sadly missed
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10-12-2012, 12:16 AM
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Bright the hawk's flight
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Sad news. I remember watching Sky at Night in England in the early 70's.
He certainly had his critics but he also was a force to poularise astronomy not just in the UK but around the world.
The universe is a less rich place for his apssing.
Malcolm
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10-12-2012, 12:24 AM
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Deprived of starlight
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My first ever astronomy books were written by Sir Patrick. If they weren't back in Scotland I'd get them out now to reminisce.
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10-12-2012, 12:27 AM
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10-12-2012, 12:37 AM
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I saw him at the Cultural Center in Brisbane for Expo 88, a colourful and entertaining speaker.
A great populariser for science and astronomy.
RIP Sir Patrick.
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10-12-2012, 01:01 AM
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Very sad indeed.
Quote:
Originally Posted by barx1963
I remember watching Sky at Night in England in the early 70's.
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Me too.
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10-12-2012, 01:14 AM
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A huge loss to astronomy, & the world.
RIP Patrick.
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10-12-2012, 01:23 AM
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Very sad indeed, he'll be sadly missed.
His books taught me a lot as a child.
RIP Sir Patrick
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10-12-2012, 01:32 AM
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Incredibly sad news.
Thanks Sir Patrick for your incredible knowledge and inspiration.
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10-12-2012, 01:32 AM
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Plays well with others!
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RIP Sir Patrick
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10-12-2012, 02:25 AM
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Just found out
Just found out the news on the net after a short sleep that
British astronomer Sir Patrick Moore, has died at the age of 89.
He "passed away peacefully at 12:25 this afternoon" at his home in Selsey, West Sussex, they said in a statement.A statement by his friends and staff said: "After a short spell in hospital last week, it was determined that no further treatment would benefit him, and it was his wish to spend his last days in his own home.
"Over the past few years, Patrick, an inspiration to generations of astronomers, fought his way back from many serious spells of illness and continued to work and write at a great rate, but this time his body was too weak to overcome the infection which set in, a few weeks ago.
An absolutely brilliant Gentleman who was my inspiration to take up Astronomy at a young age, such a terrible loss to Humanity as a whole. God Bless Sir Patrick
Now we can look up to the great void of cosmos and think of you Sir Moore. You are back from where you came the great plains of stardust and space. Thank you for you dedication into this world. Rest in peace, with great respect, Thank You.
He will never be forgotten.He will be remembered for his books and sky at night program and more.
I have some of his books.
Last edited by mr bruess; 10-12-2012 at 02:43 AM.
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10-12-2012, 02:27 AM
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Sir Patrick Moore
RIP, A very sad passing ;-((((
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10-12-2012, 05:51 AM
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Dead God
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Great loss and he will be sadly missed. Was just looking up at the night sky thinking of how he inspired so many and his life long work. Sky at Night will be hard to watch now. RIP Patrick. Poor Ptolemy :/
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10-12-2012, 06:08 AM
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Lost in Space ....
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RIP Sir Patrick, an inspration to many ...
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10-12-2012, 06:33 AM
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I was lucky to meet Patrick a couple of times such a nice and funny person
RIP patrick
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10-12-2012, 06:40 AM
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Very sad news indeed- he was an inspiration and introduced me to the hobby when I was a teenager. He will be deeply missed. May he rest in peace
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10-12-2012, 07:43 AM
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That's very sad to hear. I grew up with his books and was hugely inspired by his enthusiasm. Time to have a browse though them again I think!
RIP Sir Patrick.
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10-12-2012, 07:47 AM
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very sad
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10-12-2012, 08:05 AM
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Too many good people have passed away recently.
So sad to see Sir Patrick amongst them. Like many I grew up with him on the television and I have many of his books.
He was a driving force behind me becoming interested in astronomy and science.
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