Such sad news that Storm Dunlop has passed away. He was a long time friend and was always helpful. I enjoyed many occasions with him. A memorable visit in recent years when he and Dave Gavine (his lifelong friend) stayed with me in Scotland. They enjoyed each others company and sometimes bickered.It was like having Statler and Waldorf from the Muppets staying.
Storm was an expert on weather phenomena and was well known and regarded in variable star circles. He translated, from the German, the classic work “Variable Stars” by Hoffmeister, Richter and Wendal. He served as President of the BAA at a very testing and fractious time, and matters did resolve well for him. Nonetheless he did not abandoned his connection with the Association and remained a member to the end of his life. he will be missed and remembered fondly by his many friends.
Denis Buczynski
British Astronomical Association
Supporting amateur astronomers since 1890
