Guest wisewoman Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 (edited) Sad news that Sir Patrick Moore has passed away. I wrote to him when I was 11 and he sent me encouraging letters back, which I still have. I feel he really was responsive for sparking young minds and popularising Asteonomy as a hobby. He will be missed. Melissa Edited December 9, 2012 by wisewoman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 This a sad day for astronomy though his wonderful lifetime contribution must be fully celebrated. All on my birthday too. Sigh - RIP Sir P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 Terrible news. Was watching sky at night on Friday and he said net time he will be going through setting up scopes for beginners Such a shame-great man. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 What a shock! He will be sorely missed by this hobby/passion! RIP Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bryndalf Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 RIP Sir Patrick, probably the reason why many got into Astronomy in the first place. He will be sorely missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MrsR Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 So sad. May he rest in peace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BigTfromNotts Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 R.I.P. Sir Patrick. Now you are part of the heavens that you so enthusiastically observed for the majority of your life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DaveJW Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 Just read this sad news on the BBC, RIP Sir Patrick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 Farewell Sir Patrick, there has seldom been a more inspirational man. He didn't just want to tell you about the subject, he wanted you to go out and discover it for yourself. Really sad news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock Doctor Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 Sad news indeed, I was only watching him on Sky at Night yesterday lunchtime. RIP Sir P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 Very sad day for Astronomy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T A WOW Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 RIP Sir Patrick. You will be missed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Strings Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 I was watching the recording of the latest S@N this morning and wondered how long he would be with us. A sad loss indeed. As many have said already, he is the reason I have a telescope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyboy1970 Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 RIP Sir Patrick. Must admit the last couple of years he has been looking frail. Hope the National trust get his house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 Hope the National trust get his house. Agree. It should be preserved as a tribute to the man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 Sad loss to Astronomy Sheila Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 A great Man never to be replaced, I have lucky to have known him for just over 20 years Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldfruit Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 A sad day and a great loss to the Astronomy comunity, he will be greatly missed by all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Ibbo Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 RIP Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philjay Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 Same as you Rusty, I watched the last episode yesterday and remember thinking just that, a sad day indeed. This man inspired generations of folk, including me, into practical astronomy, I dont think anyone can repkace him. He will be sorely missed indeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ely Ellis Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 Couldn't beleive it, I was watching S@N just last night on the iPad. So sad, he will be missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 A sad loss indeed. He inspired both amateurs and professionals alike. His legacy will live on, like Carl Sagan and many others. Nice also to know that he had an asteroid named after him in his lifetime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest @ndyC Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 I just finished watching the S@N on sky plus, then just come onto the site to see this sad news.Hopefully the BBC will pay tribute to his life soon on our screens. RIP Sir Patrick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andromeda1 Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 Sad day. RIP Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fluke Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 Great man who will be sorely missed. He certainly inspired me with his enthusiasm. Here's one of my prize possesions.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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