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Post by sweetpea on Dec 9, 2012 16:34:31 GMT
As an amateur astronomer I was saddened to hear of his death today. He has been part of television astronomy for so long now. Sky at night will never be the same. he was also one of Britain's great eccentrics and quite a character.
RIP Patrick
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Post by Cherry on Dec 9, 2012 16:42:41 GMT
This has been the longest running programme - 55 years and Sir Patrick Moore only missed one of them when he had food poisoning.
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Post by peony on Dec 9, 2012 19:12:18 GMT
A great character and a talented musician too, piano and xylophone  |
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Post by Lou78W on Dec 9, 2012 20:26:36 GMT
Thought of you when I heard the newsSP.....and SteveN...I know you are both admirers.....................
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Post by grindle on Dec 10, 2012 5:17:47 GMT
a true british eccentric |
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Post by Tel on Dec 10, 2012 7:57:06 GMT
i know my Dad watched his program's, going back a lot of years.
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Post by Cherry on Dec 10, 2012 8:37:04 GMT
Local radio just gave the name of the presenter who stood in for Sir Patrick Moore on the one night in 55 years that he was ill. Next time you are in the Dog and Duck or Needles and the pub quiz asks this question, it was Chris Lintott.
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Post by sweetpea on Dec 10, 2012 12:11:47 GMT
Big write up on him (Patrick) in today's Daily Mail
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Post by Rosie on Dec 10, 2012 13:54:05 GMT
It's very sad news, he was a great person! and loved the stars. I like the fact he still said he was an amateur astronomer ;D
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