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Author:  davrosG5 [ Sun Dec 09, 2012 1:11 pm ]
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The BBC are reporting that Sir Patrick Moore has died - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-20657939.
Author:  timark_uk [ Sun Dec 09, 2012 1:22 pm ]
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Last week I watched The Sky at Night for the first time in a very long time, and I noted just how badly time had worn on him.
He seemed to be struggling to string coherent sentences together.
I seem to recall that in the fairly recent past he'd had some sort of health scare.

It's still saddening to hear of someone I essentially grew up with (I used to watch his show regularly when I was younger) having died.
He's been an almost constant presence on BBC TV in one way or another for the entirety of my lifetime.
A very knowledgable person whose intellect and insight will be missed.

Mark
Author:  HeatherKay [ Sun Dec 09, 2012 1:25 pm ]
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Sir Patrick has been unwell for some time. He's not been quite right since he got food poisoning a few years ago.

It was only a matter of time, but it's still a little sad to think he's finally left us. The programme producers have been busily adding presenters to the mix so there would be capable hands to continue the show. I guess there'll be more on location work, and now Moore's Selsey home won't be available - presumably - they might have to hire a studio occasionally.

RIP Patrick.
Author:  timark_uk [ Sun Dec 09, 2012 1:42 pm ]
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davrosG5 wrote:
The BBC are reporting that Sir Patrick Moore has died - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-20657939.
Just to point out that the above link has been updated and expanded.

Mark
Author:  Paul1965 [ Sun Dec 09, 2012 2:23 pm ]
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That's sad news. Sir Patrick did more to enthuse children about astronomy than anyone else I can think of. When we set up a small school astronomy club we wrote to him and he came and gave a slideshow lecture to the school. He wanted no money for expenses and was friendly and courteous to anyone who wanted to talk to him or ask him to sign a book. I've got my signed Observer's book of Astronomy and Norton's Star Atlas on the bookshelf.

R.I.P. :(
Author:  cloaked_wolf [ Sun Dec 09, 2012 3:34 pm ]
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Very sad. As above, he was part of my childhood though in the way of Gamesmaster. It was only when Inwas in my twenties that I appreciated him for his astronomy. It's something I always wanted to get into but lack of time and money has kept me away. Will be missed.
Author:  Amnesia10 [ Sun Dec 09, 2012 4:32 pm ]
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HeatherKay wrote:
Sir Patrick has been unwell for some time. He's not been quite right since he got food poisoning a few years ago.

It was only a matter of time, but it's still a little sad to think he's finally left us. The programme producers have been busily adding presenters to the mix so there would be capable hands to continue the show. I guess there'll be more on location work, and now Moore's Selsey home won't be available - presumably - they might have to hire a studio occasionally.

RIP Patrick.

Who know's he might have left it to be available for astronomy.

Overall it is a great loss. One of the few people who met the Wright Brothers and Neil Armstrong.
Author:  big_D [ Sun Dec 09, 2012 6:40 pm ]
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A great xylophone player and astronomer. He was always interesting to watch. RIP
Author:  JohnSheridan [ Sun Dec 09, 2012 7:46 pm ]
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Yes such a sad loss - always take the time to watch Sky at Night. Very good musician too.

Be interesting to see if SaN continues now Patrick has gone - Chris Lintott would be my choice as the new "front man" if they keep the show going.

Perhaps Patrick is finally with his love - Lorna - for whom he was cruelly not to marry.
Author:  Amnesia10 [ Sun Dec 09, 2012 8:04 pm ]
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JohnSheridan wrote:
Yes such a sad loss - always take the time to watch Sky at Night. Very good musician too.

Be interesting to see if SaN continues now Patrick has gone - Chris Lintott would be my choice as the new "front man" if they keep the show going.

Yes I think that is the plan. Though the BBC was lucky that Patrick preferred to stay rather than go to another channel.
Author:  JJW009 [ Sun Dec 09, 2012 8:46 pm ]
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Amnesia10 wrote:
Though the BBC was lucky that Patrick preferred to stay rather than go to another channel.

He's more British than the Queen. He'd never leave the BBC!

I'm glad I happened to catch his last show. Of course I'm saddened there will be no more, but what a great legacy to leave. Very few people in history could claim to have inspired so many.
Author:  brataccas [ Sun Dec 09, 2012 10:36 pm ]
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I recognise that guy

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Author:  ProfessorF [ Sun Dec 09, 2012 10:54 pm ]
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Such a shame. He was my favourite James Bond.
Author:  brataccas [ Sun Dec 09, 2012 11:38 pm ]
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ProfessorF wrote:
Such a shame. He was my favourite James Bond.


you are thinking of roger moore :evil: hes still alive :x
Author:  jonbwfc [ Sun Dec 09, 2012 11:43 pm ]
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Hmm. coincidences. Was looking at Weebl's latest offering and decide to look for a particukar animation of theirs and what do I find but this from 2003.
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