------------------------------------------------------------------- THE ASTRONOMER Electronic Circular No 1530 2000 Jun 02 16.11UT Ed:Guy M Hurst, 16,Westminster Close, Kempshott Rise, Basingstoke, Hants, RG22 4PP,England.Telephone/FAX(01256)471074Int:+441256471074 INTERNET: GUY@TAHQ.DEMON.CO.UK GMH at AST.STAR.RL.AC.UK WORLD WIDE WEB http://www.demon.co.uk/astronomer ------------------------------------------------------------------- DENNIS GILL It is with deep regret that we relay news that Dennis Gill, a long standing subscriber to 'The Astronomer', passed away on Tuesday May 30. His wife, Margaret, had made us aware a few weeks ago that Dennis was tragically suffering from a brain tumour and arrangements were being made for the editor to visit him at Dalecare Nursing Home in Stockcross next week. Dennis had contributed so much to astronomy, both as an active observer, with reports reaching us as recently as late 1999, and also in the cheerful way he seemed to always turn up at astronomical meetings. However serious the issue we debated, Dennis had a way of joking about the pitfalls faced by observers which was always refreshing. He will be sorely missed from the ranks of TA observers and we send our sincere condolences to his wife, Margaret on this sad loss. If anyone wishes to write to Margaret they may send it via TAHQ and we will be happy to relay letters. Guy M Hurst