This is desperately sad news to hear. Michael was indeed one of nature’s true gentlemen.
As already said here his qualities of quiet generosity and helpfulness were outstanding and in the true spirit of Astronomy.
When he went to Kerry he still kept in contact with SAC by participating in the Club subscription for S&T and was first in with his annual sub.
One particular memory of Michael I recall was that at one WSP we were all observing from the grounds of Birr Castle when an unidentifiable ‘patch’ was spotted in the sky. Many theories were offered and it was talked about at subsequent WSP’s. Michael had the presence of mind to sketch this object and preserve it in his observing log.
My condolences to Michael’s family, friends and all those in KAC.
Very sad news, my thoughts are with his family and friends
at this time.. RIP Michael, and may you find your place among the stars.
Regards
Roy Stewart
QUOTE: “Two possibilities exist: either we are alone in the Universe or we are not. Both are equally terrifying.” ― Arthur C. Clarke.
Skywatcher 200pds & HEQ5 PRO Mount , 15x70 Astro Revelation binos.. EP's SW 38mm 2" Panaview- SW 30mm 2" Aero- SW 26mm 2"Panaview.. 2" UHC filter-2" OIII filter.
