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Sir Patrick Moore.

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Kirjava
Lothian Enterprises
#21 - 2012-12-10 02:20:08 UTC
One by precious one the lights of my inspiration are going out.

Neil Armstrong, Patrick Moore...

How long are the likes of Richard Dawkins and Stephen Hawkings to endure?

RIP Sir, you were and always will be an inspiration.

And be the only one to ever pull off a Monacle.

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#22 - 2012-12-10 03:06:24 UTC
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Graygor
Federal Navy Academy
Gallente Federation
#23 - 2012-12-10 03:10:59 UTC
Kirjava wrote:
One by precious one the lights of my inspiration are going out.

Neil Armstrong, Patrick Moore...

How long are the likes of Richard Dawkins and Stephen Hawkings to endure?

RIP Sir, you were and always will be an inspiration.

And be the only one to ever pull off a Monacle.


I want to add James Burke to that list. The BBC cancelling Tomorrows World was a crime against British science. Sad

Todays presenters dont have the raw passion or charisma for the job. Sure Brian Cox is pretty and thats why the BBC plonked him there. But in 10-15 years he probably wont have endured. If he does then well done. But his documentaries feel too dumbed down for me.

Sir Patrick was truly a product of his time. And that time is tragically fading from memory.

God i hope they put up a bloody big statue to him in a prominent point.

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baltec1
Bat Country
Pandemic Horde
#24 - 2012-12-10 06:27:56 UTC
Also Bernard Lovell, founder of Jodrell Bank Observatory.

we have lost too many great people this yearCry
Graygor
Federal Navy Academy
Gallente Federation
#25 - 2012-12-10 06:36:02 UTC
baltec1 wrote:
Also Bernard Lovell, founder of Jodrell Bank Observatory.

we have lost too many great people this yearCry


Aye Lovell was also a shame. The giants of the space age are dying out and the greatest shame is their achievements havent been followed up due to political impetus.

If only the Russians had charged off to the moon and Mars. Oh well Elon Musk and Branson have taken up the torch in a fashion.

I still cant believe Patrick Moore did a piano violin duet with Einstein. I mean... its just... wow. Oh to have been in that audience.

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pussnheels
Viziam
#26 - 2012-12-10 08:23:47 UTC  |  Edited by: pussnheels
Destination SkillQueue wrote:
Mangala Solaris wrote:
Destination SkillQueue wrote:
Who?


This guy

Basically an institution in the world of astronomy & broadcasting.

Unless you are part of the xfactor generation or a johnny foreigner.


Never heard of the name or seen the face, so I'm guessing this is a British tragedy. My condolences all the same.


I m Not british and i knew who he was ,

A remarkzble man who was a inspiration for all of us would be scientist including me

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CCP Falcon
#27 - 2012-12-10 10:27:18 UTC

An absolute legend who'll be sorely missed by his peers and those he's helped educate over the years.

This one's for you, Patrick!

R.I.P Cry

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BobFenner
Black Hole Runners
#28 - 2012-12-10 12:20:11 UTC
Ssakaa wrote:
baltec1 wrote:
The man wore hawiian shirts and forever had a monocle


Always wondered whether this item was a hat-tip to Patrick. It'd be nice to think so.

So, CCP -since you've created the premier space-sim, and he was the top man for generations of budding astronomers -how about naming some celestial object of your choice in his honour? You never know -could get you some really positive press.*fingers crossed*


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Thorn Galen
Bene Gesserit ChapterHouse
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#29 - 2012-12-10 12:25:39 UTC  |  Edited by: ISD Suvetar
Merged with existing thread - ISD Suvetar

One of the greatest amateur astronomers of our time passed away aged 89 on Sunday 9th December.
He was my inspiration to study Astronomy. One of the giants of our age, his famous "The Sky At Night" ran for 50 years.
A human being respected for his giving kindness without thought for his own time.

May he rest well among the Stars he so loved.

*salute*

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Kha'Vorn
Aliastra
Gallente Federation
#30 - 2012-12-10 12:28:49 UTC
Here Here.

RIP Patrick.
Emu Meo
Doomheim
#31 - 2012-12-10 12:29:18 UTC
I fully support this statement. A true testament to the man that only last week he was hosting the TV show "Sky At Night" looking very frail and elderly.
Ssakaa
Animatar Foundation
#32 - 2012-12-10 13:07:57 UTC
BobFenner wrote:
Ssakaa wrote:
baltec1 wrote:
The man wore hawiian shirts and forever had a monocle


Always wondered whether this item was a hat-tip to Patrick. It'd be nice to think so.

So, CCP -since you've created the premier space-sim, and he was the top man for generations of budding astronomers -how about naming some celestial object of your choice in his honour? You never know -could get you some really positive press.*fingers crossed*


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Yea. Obviously, celestial object = SirPatrickMoore wouldn't be in keeping with naming conventions I guess, but 'Moore' or something?

It'd be very cool and a fitting tribute.

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Jaffster
13.
#33 - 2012-12-10 13:37:49 UTC
The Monopoly man can finally file the patent on the Monocle.

RIP.
ctx2007
Republic Military School
Minmatar Republic
#34 - 2012-12-10 20:04:43 UTC
Sad will miss him on the sky at night.

You only realise you life has been a waste of time, when you wake up dead.
Scaramanga Erquilenne
#35 - 2012-12-11 09:41:50 UTC
Late nights many moons ago a odd looking man appeared on my screen talking matter of fact about many things i never understood .Then i watched Carl Sagan's serious and returned to watching Patrick Moore with great interest ,He done what he loved until the very end .A Lucky man who opened up the eyes of many a youth staying up later than they should have )
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