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John Dobson Dies at age 98

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  • 17-01-2014 5:30am
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    slade_x
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 1,425 Mod ✭✭✭✭


    http://earthsky.org/space/r-i-p-john-Dobson
    Ever heard of the Dobsonian telescope? Or of the San Francisco Sidewalk Astronomers? The amateur astronomer John Dobson – who founded the Sidewalk Astronomers and did so much more besides – died on January 15, 2014, leaving a legacy that’s sure to endure.

    John Dobson is a hero to all who love astronomy, telescopes, and astronomy for the public. He’s been called the Pied Piper of Astronomy, and the Star Monk. As described in his bio on the website of the San Francisco Sidewalk Astronomers, he is:................. continue reading at above link

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Dobson_(amateur_astronomer)

    98 Years of Life, now that is something to celebrate


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    Black Swan
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    RIP Pied Piper of Astronomy Dobson.


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    Novaman
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    A wonderful inspiring man, may he rest in peace.


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    debabyjesus
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    Hope he has a better view from wherever he is now, RIP


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