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 Sir Patrick Moore, CBE, FRS, FRAS, has made a lifetime study of the Moon, the discoverer of many of its features, especially on the hard to observe limbs, and is one of the noted interpreters of modern astronomy.
His monthly BBC TV show The Sky at Night was launched in the same year as Sputnik I, 1957, and Patrick has become a household name, commentating upon space exploration and astronomy ever since. He has made countless appearances on TV and radio, has written hundreds of books and articles, performed in concert on the xylophone, and composed music for brass bands and piano, as well as a number of full-length operas.
Patrick has lectured for many years to packed venues the world over. He has inspired several generations of professional and amateur astronomers to embark on a lifetime of enthusiastic participation in this fascinating subject. Brian May and Chris Lintott are two of his close colleagues. An accomplished musician and composer, he shares his home with his two beloved cats, Jeannie and Ptolemy, who live a life of unashamed luxury.
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