'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:

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Patrick Moore was one of the great educators of modern television. He inspired people to study astronomy. We and our audiences will miss him

From @rogermosey on Twitter:

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Sir Patrick Moore dies aged 89

Astronomer Sir Patrick Moore died today aged 89, a group of his friends and staff said. The broadcaster "passed away peacefully at 12.25pm this afternoon", at his home in Selsey, West Sussex.