Astronomer Sir Patrick Moore dies at 89

	Astronomer Sir Patrick Moore dies at 89 "Patrick Moore" "Ptolemy" "Patrick Moore dies" "Patrick Moore died" "Patrick Moore RIP" "RIP Patrick Moore" "British astronomer" "Sir Patrick Moore" "Breaking news" "Breaking Today" "News" "UK News" British astronomer Sir Patrick Moore has died at his home at the age of 89. The broadcaster 'passed away peacefully at 12.25pm this afternoon', at his home in Selsey, West Sussex, a group of his friends and staff said in a statement. He died in the company of close friends, carers, and his cat Ptolemy, after failing to fight an infection. The statement read: 'After a short spell in hospital last week, it was determined that no further treatment would benefit him, and it was his wish to spend his last days in his own home, Farthings, where he today passed on, in the company of close friends and carers and his cat Ptolemy.' Monocle-wearing Sir Patrick, who served with the RAF during the war, began presenting The Sky At Night in 1957. He presented the BBC programme for over 50 years, making him the longest-running host of the same television show ever. He wrote dozens of books on astronomy and his research was used by the US and the Russians in their space programmes. Sir Patrick, who celebrated the 55th anniversary of his programme in April, had battled ill health in recent years. The stargazer had become wheelchair-bound and unable to look through a telescope. The statement went on: 'Over the past few years, Patrick, an inspiration to generations of astronomers, fought his way <b>...</b>	From: GirlofGoodtimes Views: 113 5 ratings
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