One of the respected individuals who have contributed most of their life to astronomy, Sir Patrick Moore has passed.
I thank him for his immaculate contribution and hopes he rests well.
Rest in Peace... Sir Patrick Moore
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Re: Rest in Peace... Sir Patrick Moore
RIP Sir Patrick Moore. His contributions and legacy will never be forgotten.
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RIP Sir Patrick Moore. Thank you for being such an inspiration to so many astronomers including our very own Mr Au who in return is an inspiration to many of us.
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wow..he has been around so long it never occurred to me he will not be around one day. Sad to see an icon go. No one can claim to have been on a TV series and personally hosting it for 50 years! I have a b/w episode of his "Sky At Night" TV series way back in the 50s/60s. Seems he was still hosting he show last Monday. He will be missed. Rest peacefully amongst the stars now, Sir Patrick Moore.
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Rest in peace, Patrick Moore. He brought the wonders of the night sky into the homes of millions.
Here is an interesting biography of him:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article ... ds-newsxml
Here is an interesting biography of him:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article ... ds-newsxml
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Thanks Gavin. An interesting read indeed.starfinder wrote:Rest in peace, Patrick Moore. He brought the wonders of the night sky into the homes of millions.
Here is an interesting biography of him:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article ... ds-newsxml
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email: gary[at]astro.sg
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"The importance of a telescope is not how big it is, how well made it is.
It is how many people, less fortunate than you, got to look through it."
-- John Dobson.
email: gary[at]astro.sg
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"The importance of a telescope is not how big it is, how well made it is.
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-- John Dobson.
Re: Rest in Peace... Sir Patrick Moore
RIP Sir Patrick Moore. I grew up reading his astronomy books. Met him twice. Really nice chap. Will be sorely missed.
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RIP Sir Patrick Moore!
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rlow wrote:RIP Sir Patrick Moore. I grew up reading his astronomy books. Met him twice. Really nice chap. Will be sorely missed.
Lucky you to have met him twice! Did these take place in Singapore? What years and occasions?
I would have liked to have met him too. The other TV person i hope to meet is Sir David Attenborough, the BBC's natural history presenter. Unfortunately, the main newspaper here seems to have a habit of announcing famous persons' presence here after they've left.
Other historical persons I would like to have met include Sir Edmond Halley and Alfred Wallace, but unfortunately they were well before our era....haaa.
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When I was in Sec 2 back in the 80s, I did some work for the school Maths & Science Society. In return, the Society allowed me to choose either of 2 gifts as token of appreciation. I dun remember what the other gift was, but the one I chose was an astronomy book by Sir Patrick Moore. Subsequently, this kindled my interest in astronomy for the next 20 over years...till now.
Still recall he was here to officiate the 'opening ceremony' of the Science Centre telescope and observatory.
RIP Sir.
Still recall he was here to officiate the 'opening ceremony' of the Science Centre telescope and observatory.
RIP Sir.