Sunday 9th December 2012
Danny Howell writes –
Sir Patrick Moore, CBE, FRS, FRAS, died today, Sunday 9th December 2012. The well-known astronomer and accomplished musician was aged 89. He died at his home in Selsey, Sussex, where many episodes of the long-running The Sky At Night were recorded. We remember when he gave a show at the Athenaeum in Warminster and what a wonderful evening it was. We also recall the last time we saw him on stage, at Salisbury City Hall, when he gave a talk on astronomy, followed by answering questions from members of the audience.