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    Patrick Moore The Sky at Night astronomer

    Patrick Moore

    Astronomer

    Sir Patrick Moore (1923–2012) presented The Sky at Night on BBC TV from 1957–2012. He was the Editor Emeritus of BBC Sky at Night Magazine, President of the British Astronomical Association and Society for Popular Astronomy, and a researcher and writer of over 70 books.

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    Are we prepared for a maverick asteroid hitting Earth?

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