Tributes to 'irreplaceable' Moore
Tributes have been paid to the "irreplaceable" astronomer Sir Patrick Moore who died yesterday aged 89.
The Sky At Night's Sir Patrick Moore dies aged 89
Astronomer Sir Patrick Moore, who presented The Sky At Night since 1957, has died today aged 89.
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Friends and family to remember Sir Patrick Moore
A memorial to Sir Patrick Moore is due to be held this evening on what would have been his 90th birthday. The astronomer and broadcaster died at the age of 89, last December, in West Sussex.
Despite his international reputation, Sir Patrick made his home in Selsey where he became involved with local community matters.
Fred recalls interviewing Sir Patrick Moore
VIDEO: Friends and neighbours have been paying tribute today to astronomer and broadcaster Sir Patrick Moore who died at the weekend. He was 89. And Fred paid his own tribute....
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Tributes to 'irreplaceable' Moore
Tributes have been paid to the "irreplaceable" astronomer Sir Patrick Moore who died yesterday aged 89.
Read the full storyCharity reacts to 'cat lover' Moore's death
Following the death of Sir Patrick Moore, Sussex charity Cats Protection said: “We were deeply saddened to hear of the death of Sir Patrick.
"A dedicated and lifelong cat lover, Sir Patrick supported Cats Protection in many ways over the years, from donating funds through his book sales to hosting fundraising garden parties at his home in West Sussex on behalf of his local Cats Protection branch.
"He was a special man who had cats at his heart and will be sorely missed by us all.”
Sir Patrick Moore hosts Sky at Night in September
Sir Patrick Moore hosted an episode of Sky at Night in September where he reflected on the lives on Neil Armstrong and Bernard Lovell.
Moore, British television's longest serving presenter, hosted the monthly documentary since its first airing on 24 April 1957 until his death today.
Watch Sir Patrick Moore's 1970 interview with Neil Armstrong here.
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Sir Patrick Moore meets Neil Armstrong in 1970
In 1970 Patrick Moore interviewed astronaut Neil Armstrong about his Moon visit on the BBC's Sky At Night.
He asked the Apollo 11 mission commander about what it was like on the Moon and if he could foresee scientific bases there.
The Sky At Night's Sir Patrick Moore dies aged 89
Astronomer Sir Patrick Moore, who presented The Sky At Night since 1957, has died today aged 89.
Read the full storyBrian May: Sir Patrick was 'very peaceful in his last hours'
Dr Brian May had been visiting Sir Patrick Moore during his recent illness and yesterday appealing for messages from his Twitter follows to take to the ailing astronomer.
Today he thanked those who had sent Sir Patrick messages and said that he was, 'very peaceful in his last hours':
I took your kind messages down to him yesterday afternoon, tweet folks. Not sure how much he took in, but he felt the love. THANKS. Bri
From @DrBrianMay on Twitter:Patrick was very peaceful in his last hours. With his beloved cat Ptolemy purring on his bed. And his pals all around. A great innings.
From @DrBrianMay on Twitter:'Sir Patrick was one of the great educators of television'
Acting Director of BBC television Roger Mosey has posted his tribute to Sir Patrick Moore on Twitter:
Patrick Moore was one of the great educators of modern television. He inspired people to study astronomy. We and our audiences will miss him
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