------------------------------------------------------------------- THE ASTRONOMER Electronic Circular No 2705 2011 Jan 11 11.15UT 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 Backup: gmh@wdcc1.bnsc.rl.ac.uk WORLD WIDE WEB http://www.theastronomer.org ------------------------------------------------------------------- ERIC STRACH Gerard Gilligan, Hon. Secretary, Liverpool Astronomical Society, reports with great sadness the death of one of the LAS's much respected and loved members Eric Strach. He adds that the world of amateur astronomy has lost a corner stone, and he will be sadly missed by all lovers of astronomy, and not only by those who study our nearest star. I understand that the funeral is to be at Springwood Crematorium, Allerton at 11am on Thursday 20th January. Editor: Eric was a very long term subscriber and contributor to TA and will be greatly missed by many, including myself, who are involved in running this magazine. Our condolences to members of his family and relatives. Guy M Hurst