[meteorite-list] RIP Professor Colin Pillinger
Hi all, Sad news today on the passing of a space science legend Colin Pillinger. He died suddenly of a brain haemorrhage last night. He was a truly dedicated and inspirational man whose infectious enthusiasm for science was passed onto many over the years. Up until last week I was in regular correspondence with Colin mostly about the subject of Wold Cottage and especially of the story of Major Edward Topham. He was working on a long term book project about Topham's life and it was this we discussed during out last conversation. I had acquired some original documents and artwork by Edward Topham that Colin was interested in. One thing I will always remember above all about him is his dry sense of humour and wit that made every conversation with him a joy. The asteroid 15614 Pillinger that is named after him is only a tiny part of his huge legacy but one that I will remember him by everytime I gaze spacewards. Brilliant but a bit bonkers is one of the most all encompassing quotes I have read about him today and one that rings very true. He was a true British boffin. I know I posted this before but for anyone that didn't see it then please take an hour out of your day to watch this lecture by Colin and witness the warmth, wit and character of one of the greats of space science. https://royalsociety.org/events/2012/stones-from-the-sky/ He will be sorely missed by many. Sincerely Martin Martin Goff www.msg-meteorites.co.uk IMCA #3387 __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://three.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] RIP Professor Colin Pillinger
Yes Martin he will be sorely missed. Met him several times in my early days of meteorite collecting at a display I did at Derby University...a very kind and friendly bloke who I was liaising with recently about the Barwell Meteorite fall 50th anniversary next year. Rest in peace amongst the stars Colin. On Thu, May 8, 2014 at 12:48 PM, Martin Goff via Meteorite-list meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com wrote: Hi all, Sad news today on the passing of a space science legend Colin Pillinger. He died suddenly of a brain haemorrhage last night. He was a truly dedicated and inspirational man whose infectious enthusiasm for science was passed onto many over the years. Up until last week I was in regular correspondence with Colin mostly about the subject of Wold Cottage and especially of the story of Major Edward Topham. He was working on a long term book project about Topham's life and it was this we discussed during out last conversation. I had acquired some original documents and artwork by Edward Topham that Colin was interested in. One thing I will always remember above all about him is his dry sense of humour and wit that made every conversation with him a joy. The asteroid 15614 Pillinger that is named after him is only a tiny part of his huge legacy but one that I will remember him by everytime I gaze spacewards. Brilliant but a bit bonkers is one of the most all encompassing quotes I have read about him today and one that rings very true. He was a true British boffin. I know I posted this before but for anyone that didn't see it then please take an hour out of your day to watch this lecture by Colin and witness the warmth, wit and character of one of the greats of space science. https://royalsociety.org/events/2012/stones-from-the-sky/ He will be sorely missed by many. Sincerely Martin Martin Goff www.msg-meteorites.co.uk IMCA #3387 __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://three.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://three.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] RIP Professor Colin Pillinger
Yes, Sad news indeed- A genuine space legend, he will be sadly missed, my thoughts to his family, friends and colleagues at the OU, thinking of them also. Mark -Original Message- From: Meteorite-list [mailto:meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com] On Behalf Of Martin Goff via Meteorite-list Sent: 08 May 2014 12:49 To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: [meteorite-list] RIP Professor Colin Pillinger Hi all, Sad news today on the passing of a space science legend Colin Pillinger. He died suddenly of a brain haemorrhage last night. He was a truly dedicated and inspirational man whose infectious enthusiasm for science was passed onto many over the years. Up until last week I was in regular correspondence with Colin mostly about the subject of Wold Cottage and especially of the story of Major Edward Topham. He was working on a long term book project about Topham's life and it was this we discussed during out last conversation. I had acquired some original documents and artwork by Edward Topham that Colin was interested in. One thing I will always remember above all about him is his dry sense of humour and wit that made every conversation with him a joy. The asteroid 15614 Pillinger that is named after him is only a tiny part of his huge legacy but one that I will remember him by everytime I gaze spacewards. Brilliant but a bit bonkers is one of the most all encompassing quotes I have read about him today and one that rings very true. He was a true British boffin. I know I posted this before but for anyone that didn't see it then please take an hour out of your day to watch this lecture by Colin and witness the warmth, wit and character of one of the greats of space science. https://royalsociety.org/events/2012/stones-from-the-sky/ He will be sorely missed by many. Sincerely Martin Martin Goff www.msg-meteorites.co.uk IMCA #3387 __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://three.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://three.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] RIP Professor Colin Pillinger
Sad news indeed! My sincere condolences to his family and friends! The Wold Cottage Meteorite by Colin Pillinger (BBC 2) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYI-nXEHes4 The Life Scientific Talk with Colin Pillinger on Beagle 2 27 December 2011, BBC 4 http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/tls/tls_20111227-0930a.mp3 Martin __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://three.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
