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October 2008 Extra

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    It is with great regret that we announce that Sir Bernard Lovell OBE FRS died yesterday 6th August 2012 at the age of 98. Read the full announcement at http://www.jb.man.ac.uk/news/2012/SirBernard/

    Sir Bernard was a great man and will be missed by many.
    • CommentAuthorMarkC
    • CommentTimeAug 7th 2012
     
    Very sad I just heard about Sir Bernard Lovell in the news.

    He spoke with great enthusiasm not just about radio astronomy, with which he contributed an enormous amount but also with science in general. That inquisitive nature, pioneering thought and spirit means he has inspired many others and has a legacy that will last way beyond today.
    • CommentAuthorRapidEye
    • CommentTimeAug 7th 2012
     
    I just saw that on the news - deep regrets for his family and colleagues.
    Not many have made as big of impression in their field as he did. He'll have a long lasting and profound place in scientific history.

    Another story:
    http://www.universetoday.com/96654/sir-bernard-lovell-1913-to-2012/
    • CommentAuthorEarthUnit
    • CommentTimeAug 7th 2012
     
    sad news :-(
    • CommentAuthorjr_edge
    • CommentTimeAug 8th 2012
     
    Sad news as others have commented.

    I would refer those who have not listened to them to a pair of excellent 2007 Jodcasts in which Sir Bernard talked about the building of the Lovell telescope, the history of radio astronomy, his views on life and much else. He was a really interesting person to listen to - it is hard to believe he was 93 years old when he did these interviews.

    http://www.jodcast.net/archive/200709/

    http://www.jodcast.net/archive/200709Extra/
    • CommentAuthorhmw
    • CommentTimeAug 12th 2012
     
    Hello,

    that is a loss for his familly and friends, and maybe for all of us who are interested in astronomy and science in general.

    It's a strange coincidence that I bought two of his books last wednesday.

    Regards
    hmw

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