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Patrick Moore, born on March 4, 1923 in Pinner, United Kingdom, was a television presenter, astronomer and autobiographer. Death is recorded on December 9, 2012, at the age of 89. Listed accolades include Jackson-Gwilt Medal (1977), Officer of the Order of the British Empire (1968), Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society (2001) and 5 more. Notable works include The Sky at Night.
My Take
Sir Patrick Moore is the kind of figure I genuinely cherish. Joining the British Astronomical Association at eleven and hosting The Sky at Night for over half a century, he turned pure, lifelong enthusiasm into a national institution. What I love is that he rose as an amateur, not a credentialed academic, yet earned a knighthood and the OBE through sheer devotion to the stars. His rapid-fire commentary surely sent millions of Britons out to look up at night. He never hoarded his knowledge; he shared it generously. To me he is a model of a life lived fully on the strength of one passion.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Patrick Moore
- Name (Japanese)
- パトリック・ムーア
- Reading
- ぱとりっく・むーあ
- Born
- March 4, 1923 – December 9, 2012
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Boar
- Origin
- Pinner, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- television presenter / astronomer / autobiographer / writer / film editor
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 1977 Jackson-Gwilt Medal
- 1968 Officer of the Order of the British Empire
- 2001 Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society
- 2001 Knight Bachelor
- 2001 British Academy Film Awards
- 1996 Doctor
- 1945 Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society
- 1988 Commander of the Order of the British Empire
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | The Sky at Night | — |
4. Links
- Official sitehttp://sirpatrickmoore.com
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrick%20Moore
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q268024
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Patrick Moore born?
Born March 4, 1923.
When did Patrick Moore die?
Died December 9, 2012, aged 89.
Where was Patrick Moore from?
Patrick Moore was from Pinner, United Kingdom.
What did Patrick Moore do?
Patrick Moore worked as television presenter, astronomer, autobiographer, writer, film editor.
What was Patrick Moore known for?
Notable works include The Sky at Night.
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