Patrick Moore 1923 - 2012

[Ian]

Rather sad news, Patrick has passed away, aged 89


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

[Carole]

Really sad news, he did a huge amount for Astronomy and I believe he is was our Patron.

Carole

[Ian]

He was indeed.

[mickw]

Shame, he brought astronomy to the common people.

[Mike]

Thats is really sad news. He brought astronomy to the masses and made it popular. He will be sadly missed.

[JonH]

A great loss, he did so much for astronomy.

[NigelG]

Deeply saddened by the news.

[Mike]

I wonder what will happen with the Sky at Night program? I wonder if they will carry on with new presenters or end it and create something new?

[mickw]

They've got to continue the program, it's too well established to just dump.

Really, to cancel the program would be an insult to Patrick and all he worked for.

[Fay]

He had a good, interesting life right up to the end

[PhilB]

A real loss to amateur astronomy. The Sky at Night programme would make a fantastic memorial to him. Sadly, I don't think it will survive.

[Mike]

I agree it should continue but they should completely revamp the formula.

[JohnP]

Only just heard the news.... Had my head in a bucket today.... Really upset - only last night I was watching Sky at night on catch up & thinking how amazing he was to be still presenting at his age..

He will be sadly missed..

Rest In Peace.

[Carole]

I wonder what will happen with the Sky at Night program? I wonder if they will carry on with new presenters or end it and create something new?

I woudln't be surprised it Chris Lintott is asked to carry on with it as he has been his "side kick" for so long and every-one is now used to him.

Carole

[The Thing]

I met him a couple of times and am deeply saddened. 

I suspect 'they' will ditch Sky at Night which is quite academic in flavour in favour of more Brian Cox-esque Stargazing Live style lowest lower common denominator programming.