Astronomer Sir Patrick Moore Dies

Jimbuna · 12-09-12, 09:09 AM

Many people will remember this gentleman I've no doubt.

RIP Sir Patrick

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-20657939

BossMark · 12-09-12, 09:30 AM

Just seen this on the news.
R.I.P Patrick

STEED · 12-09-12, 09:46 AM

Another great entertainer gone.

RIP Sir Patrick Moore

Herr-Berbunch · 12-09-12, 09:48 AM

Heard it on the radio earlier. Sad need indeed, quite an achievement presenting for so long.

RIP Sir Patrick

Garion · 12-09-12, 10:31 AM

Sigh.. R.I.P Patrick, I will look out for yoo when I am stargazing.

Cheers

Gary

Oberon · 12-09-12, 10:51 AM

Absolutely gutted, a marvellous man with a great sense of humour and eccentricity. RIP, may you rest in the stars that you loved so much.

Egan · 12-09-12, 11:31 AM

Very sad news indeed. But what a man and what a life.

I'm glad I have several episodes of 'The Sky at Night' saved on my Skybox.

I remember during one of the anniversary programs last year, he talked about how he had met Orville Wright, Yuri Garagaren and Neil Armstrong. I doubt there are many who could have claimed that hat trick.

Sailor Steve · 12-09-12, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by BBC News

Heart problems meant he spent much of his childhood being educated at home and he became an avid reader. His mother gave him a copy of GF Chambers' book, The Story of the Solar System, and this sparked his lifelong passion for astronomy.

Heart trouble as a child, yet he lived to reach 91. That's quite an accomplishment in itself. Good for him!

Cybermat47 · 12-09-12, 04:29 PM

Never seen him in anything other than a brief guest appearance in Doctor Who, but still sad to hear that he has died.

Rest in Peace.

12-09-12, 09:09 AM	#1
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,922 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Astronomer Sir Patrick Moore Dies Many people will remember this gentleman I've no doubt. RIP Sir Patrick http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-20657939 __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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BossMark Fleet Admiral Join Date: May 2011 Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire Posts: 15,272 Downloads: 278 Uploads: 0	Just seen this on the news. R.I.P Patrick __________________ Never trust the Tories look what Thatcher and Major did in the 80s and 90s and look what the wicked witch May is doing now doing now

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STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	Another great entertainer gone. RIP Sir Patrick Moore __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

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Herr-Berbunch Kaiser Bill's batman Join Date: May 2010 Location: AN72 Posts: 13,203 Downloads: 76 Uploads: 0	Heard it on the radio earlier. Sad need indeed, quite an achievement presenting for so long. RIP Sir Patrick __________________

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Cybermat47 Willing Webfooted Beast Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 5,408 Downloads: 300 Uploads: 23	Never seen him in anything other than a brief guest appearance in Doctor Who, but still sad to hear that he has died. Rest in Peace. __________________ Historical TWoS Gameplay Guide: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?p=2572620 Historical FotRSU Gameplay Guide: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/sho....php?p=2713394

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Garion Commander Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Scotland Posts: 452 Downloads: 34 Uploads: 0	Sigh.. R.I.P Patrick, I will look out for yoo when I am stargazing. Cheers Gary

12-09-12, 10:51 AM	#6
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	Absolutely gutted, a marvellous man with a great sense of humour and eccentricity. RIP, may you rest in the stars that you loved so much.

12-09-12, 11:31 AM	#7
Egan Admiral Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 2,020 Downloads: 15 Uploads: 0	Very sad news indeed. But what a man and what a life. I'm glad I have several episodes of 'The Sky at Night' saved on my Skybox. I remember during one of the anniversary programs last year, he talked about how he had met Orville Wright, Yuri Garagaren and Neil Armstrong. I doubt there are many who could have claimed that hat trick.