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Old 12-09-2012, 08:17 AM   #1 (permalink)
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RIP Sir Patrick Moore

Astronomer Sir Patrick Moore has died.

He was an inspiration for many, many amateur astronomers...

Fly to the stars, Sir Patrick.....
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Shame, man. I used to love the Sky at Night.
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RIP.

Great man who managed to channel his passion into layman's terms.
bang on the buck - another star shines brightly in the sky tonight
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He was extraordinary in his passion for astronomy....a great loss
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