Patrick moore tribute brian may biography

          Brian May pays tribute to Sir Patrick Moore after astronomer's death.

          Sir Patrick Moore who died on Sunday....

          For many years Patrick has been a dear friend and a kind of father figure to me. I am going to miss him terribly, as are all his close friends and colleagues; and the world has lost a priceless treasure, that can never be replaced.

          Patrick was the last of a lost generation, a true gentleman, the most generous in nature that I ever knew, and an inspiration to thousands in his personal life, and to millions through his 50 years of unique broadcasting.

          It&#;s no exaggeration to say that Patrick, in his tireless and ebullient communication of the magic of astronomy, inspired every British astronomer, amateur and professional, for half a century. Most astronomers I know will tell you that Patrick is the reason they first looked through a telescope.

          Sir Patrick Moore, Brian May's close friend and co-author, died of natural causes, aged 89, at his home in Selsey, West Sussex, UK.

        1. Sir Patrick Moore, Brian May's close friend and co-author, died of natural causes, aged 89, at his home in Selsey, West Sussex, UK.
        2. Sir Brian Harold May (born 19 July ) is an English musician, songwriter, record producer, animal welfare activist and astrophysicist.
        3. Sir Patrick Moore who died on Sunday.
        4. We had the small private cremation for Patrick today, in Chichester.
        5. Patrick was the last of a lost generation, a true gentleman, the most generous in nature that I ever knew, and an inspiration to thousands in his personal life.

          6. Through his countless books and articles and TV appearances, he somehow captured the adventure of the Universe and brought it to us. He knew the Universe in a way which will never be equalled. Patrick did not just know the facts &#; it w