RIP Sir Patrick

[russ.will]

Reported on BBC news AT 13:06.

Rest in peace.

Russell

[StuW]

RIP

[jason.p]

Tragic. Never be replaced

[klytus]

A very sad day indeed, Rest in peace Patrick

[MorningMajor]

Just heard that myself - So terribly sad - but what a life he lead

RIP to the inspiration of so many

[Andymarrison]

That is very sad news. He inspired so many people.

[wheresthetorch?]

He will be so sadly missed.

[furrysocks]

http://news.sky.com/story/1022912/sir-patrick-moore-89-dies-at-home

[mart rich]

RIP. Huge contribution to popular astronomy and much more.

Martin

[jammo]

He was a legend, the world of Astronomy will miss him, as will all of us, there will be none to match him.

Rest in peace Sir Patrick Moore

[ronin]

Sad to see him go.

Hasn't looked good on S@N for some time when there.

[pastiche]

RIP Sir Patrick

I owe you so much......

[Budding Star Gazer]

no way.... very sad news.

[breezy]

Very very sad indeed , he will be missed

[brantuk]

Very sad day for astronomy - though his wonderful lifetime contribution must be celebrated - RIP Sir Patrick.

[jammo]

The world of Stargazing has lost an amazing man, his work on the moon was legendary, Goodbye Sir Patrick

[Astro_Baby]

Just saw the news. Terribly sad day but one I suppose many of us have accepted for some time would one day come.

He died at home peacefully and thats the best anyone can have I guess.

Greatly admired, loved and respected by all who met him and no one can have a better than that.

I am so glad I had the opportunity to meet him, very briefly, on two occasions and count that as a privelege.

Godspeed Patrick you were, and are, an inspiration to so many.

[onesmallstep]

Patrick Moore RIP. He will be sadly missed.

[ythanpythan]

Sad news, with the number of people Sir Patrick inspired to take up science over the years he made a massive contribution to UK science.

RIP Sir.

[tingting44]

wow! a legend has gone, RIP sir

how did he pass?

[gthomas]

So many professional and amature astronomers were introduced to the subject by Sir Patrick. Sadly missed.

[lukebl]

Top man, who inspired my lifetime's passion for astronomy. I even had the pleasure of meeting him.

RIP.

[ampleamp]

terribly sad news; his contribution to astronomy is enormous and will never be forgotten

[lardy]

RIP will always be remembered.

[kevrees]

RIP