Sir Patrick Moore has passed on.

Sad to hear it

Terribly sad news, rest in peace Sir Patrick.

I was watching the latest episode of The Sky At Night last evening and the thought came to my mind of how much longer he will be with us, I truly did not believe it would be so short.

The world of astronomy has lost its greatest ambassador and surely it's only fitting that a crater on the moon is given the designation Moore.

Paul

A giant of a man, Amateur Astronomy will never know another like him. Met him a few times, and his graciousness and humility was always at the forefront when talking to others. May he rest in peace.

Seanie.

I have a massive lump in my the throat following the death of Sir Patrick Moore. I met Patrick on 2 occasions. I have his autograph in the book "Atlas of Uranus" which he and Garry Hunt wrote in 1988. I cannot think of a better day for Patrick to pass on other than Sunday -the day Jesus Christ rose from the dead.
I would also like to make a personal dedication to the memory of Patrick -my recent observation of the Total Solar Eclipse in Australia -my 7th.

Aubrey.

I never had the privilege of meeting him, but one of my first ever astronomy books was his, the Observer Book of Astronomy bought for 45 pence in 1971. I happened to see "The Sky at Night" last night and the fact that Sir Patrick was still involved is a testament to his tremendous energy and enthusiasm. We won't see his like again. Mike.

Very sad news indeed. It seemed Patrick would be a permanent fixture. Perhaps he will through his inspiration to countless amateur astronomers around the globe.

In my early days, my own inspiration came from the Sky at Night and his books, including the little Observer's Astronomy.

I particularly remember when we organised the Irish Astronomical Society's 50th anniversary in 1987. Patrick graciously came over and gave the main lecture on our weekend of celebrations.

May he rest in peace.

John