I whisked round and had just time to catch a glimpse of something which I took to be a large black calf passing at the head of the drive.

我猛然转过身去，刚刚来得及看到一个象大牛犊似的黑东西飞快地跑了过去。

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This was primarily used for Sir Patrick's own observations of the Moon and planets, but was also open to passing amateur astronomers, youth groups and anyone else who might be inspired by a glimpse of the sky.

BBC: Sir Patrick Moore: Chris Lintott's tribute