Chris Malikoff (aka Omaroo here on IIS) has passed away
Last night I heard the sad news from Petra (SpaceZebra) that Chris Malikoff (Omaroo) has passed away.
Chris had been a very active amateur astronomer and in more recent years relocated to Tasmania and had bought a yacht, Bone Idyll, that he lived upon with his much loved pug.
I am sure many here had interacted with Chris or had the privilege of meeting him at events such as the IceInSpace Astrocamp at Lostock or at the Border Stargaze.
Chris had many amazing talents and skills, including as a photographer. I followed with great interest his posts on Facebook as he ventured around Tasmania in an RV before buying his yacht. His passion for outfitting the yacht with things such as state-of-the-art radio gear was impressive to witness. He took great pride in custom 3D printing various panels and parts for the boat. I gather others in the dock at Hobart had got wind of of this and soon he was making parts for other boats, including a part for a ship used on the Australian Antarctic Expedition.
Chris's father had worked for IBM back in the days of the famed IBM 360 mainframe computer and he and I chatted about that history a little.
I am still in shock with the news that Chris is no longer with us and I am sure many of you will be too.
Our deepest condolences to Chris's family and friends.
Yes, very sad news, especially for those who were close to Chris, family and friends and to whom I extend my sincere condolences, losing those dear to you is a difficult experience. Back in 2007, I spent some time with Chris at the Ice in Space Astro Camp including on top of a ridge near Lostock, to watch the spectacle that was Comet McNaught and for those newer on this forum, back in 2009, Chris put together a beautifully professional coffee table book to show case the work of many Ice in Space imagers, this was my bit.
Sad to hear, an inspiration to many an astro-imager and photoger , ,
Briefly met this good man, not sure if was at duckadang or 2013 Cairns Solar Eclipse, but certainly a great loss to his family and fellow friends alike, ,
Rip Chris
Sad to read that Chris has passed away, as a fellow photographer, Olympus camera fan and one time Monaro resident, he was incredibly talented and generous with his advice… Rest In Peace Chris
That's sad to hear. Thank you for passing on the news Gary. I met Chris a few times at camps and the MAS dark sky site as well as having contact through IIS. He was always so welcoming and supportive. His positive attitude will be missed. Eric
