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I am very sorry to have to bring the very sad news that Owen Brazell died in a car accident on Monday morning (16th), on his way to a star party.
He was a very active observer and full of astronomical knowledge. He served on the Council of the BAA as well as other section posts.
I have known him personally for over 35 years and will miss his sarcastic humour.RIP Owen.
To avoid having two topics on this I have deleted my post which I posted simultaneously (almost) with Bob.
My post read:
“Members will be sad to hear that Owen Brazell died in an RTA on Monday morning (16th March), just a few miles from his home, on his way to the Kelling Heath Spring Star Party.Owen was the UK’s leading Deep-sky visual observer, and will be sorely missed.”
Callum
Director, Deep Sky Section.Shocking news.
I first met Owen at the BAA Winchester weekend. Sometime in the early 80’s we had a vigourous disagreement about a Supernova we were both observing from a partially dark location at King Alfreds college. After that we got on pretty well, and I (mostly) enjoyed his acidic wit! I didn’t see him that often, but when I did I enjoyed our chats.
RIP Owen.
Gary
That is shocking and very sad news. I had known Owen for many years. He was quite a character and could be controversial at times, but to his credit he spoke his mind without worrying what people thought. I remember how he was generous with both his time and sharing his expertise. One of my most memorable astronomical memories is seeing the Veil Nebula through Owen’s large Dobsonian at Kelling Heath sometime in the 2000s. Owen freely gave time to a crowd of people gather round his telescope, effortlessly moving between deep sky targets. He will be sorely missed.
AndySad news, losing a member of our tribe in this shocking fashion. Condolences to his family and friends.
AlanSad and tragic news. I got my first look through a big scope belonging to Owen at Ashdown Forest star party where I saw M15 through his 20″ Dobsonian.
He was a huge reservoir of knowledge of deep sky information and as Andrew says, a real character who wore always spoke his mind.
A big loss to the astronomical community.
Martin
A sad loss to the British astronomical community and a friend I always enjoyed talking to.
Here is a photo I took of him three years ago. RIPAttachments:
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