A letter from Sir Patrick

[The Warthog]

I sent a letter to Sir Patrick earlier this month, thanking him for the 50 years of inspiration I have had from him, and he was kind enough to send a brief and pleasant reply, which I received today.

To be honest, I am speechless with delight. He really has been my astronomical hero for all these years, through his books alone, as we don't get S@N on this side o't pond. I'll have to find a frame for it...

YOWZAH!!

[John]

Thats really nice WH and I suspect, typical of the man. It was his Observers Book of Astronomy that got me started in the 1970's and I've read many of his books since. I particularly like the ones containing short stories and anecdotes such as Fireside Astronomy - I was lucky enough to meet the man himself and get an autographed copy when it came out in 1992.

A great man and somewhat unique :lol:

John

[Beyond_Vision]

I bet that will be one of your prized possesions from now on WH.

regards

Kevin

[barkis]

Well done mate, I bet you are beside yourself with joy.

A great memento for you, and I know it will get pride of

place in your home.

Good stuff WH.

Ron.

[Talitha]

:hello1: Fantastic!! :hello1:

[The Warthog]

Thats really nice WH and I suspect, typical of the man. It was his Observers Book of Astronomy that got me started in the 1970's and I've read many of his books since. I particularly like the ones containing short stories and anecdotes such as Fireside Astronomy - I was lucky enough to meet the man himself and get an autographed copy when it came out in 1992.

A great man and somewhat unique :lol:

John

I will certainly treasure this letter. I have a copy of the Observer's Book, and Survey of the Moon, and Astronomer's Stars. and borrowed many from the library when I was young. I received his Boy's Book of Space for Christmas in 1956,and brought it with me to Canada in 1957. I still have it, but will have to look hard for it.

[John]

I will certainly treasure this letter. I have a copy of the Observer's Book, and Survey of the Moon, and Astronomer's Stars. and borrowed many from the library when I was young. I received his Boy's Book of Space for Christmas in 1956,and brought it with me to Canada in 1957. I still have it, but will have to look hard for it.

It's interesting how much access to books like that can influence a person at a young age and have a lasting impact. I wonder if the current generation of youngsters, growing up with access to the web, mobile phones, multi-channel media, etc, etc, will be similarly influenced

John

[lunator]

WH

Thats great news. definately something to treasure.

Post a pic once you havre it framed and hung on the wall

Cheers

Ian

[CELESCOPE]

Nice one WH he certainly is a lovely man ,

Rog

[Sam]

Nice one WH - he's a real treasure and it speaks volumes that he takes the time to reply to letters. I've already got three of his books and only found out about him last year!

[jgs001]

Nice one WH. I've only got one of his books at the moment, but reading the other posts on here, it always has struck me that he is a really kind and generous man.

[barkis]

It would have been nice if you could have timed a visit to UK relatives with either the Euro Astrofest, or the refurbishment of SPM's dome WH.

Easier said than done I know, but it would be very nice for you to have had a conversasion with him.

Who know, maybe one day you will get to meet him.

Ron.

[Stephen Green]

I was lucky to have meet Sir Patrick at a Eastbourne AS meeting which he was the main speaker, My wife and my self took him back home (his car had broken down) we spent a pleasant few hours with him drinking tea to the small hours of the morning he is agreat man

Stephen