Not long afterwards, Sir Patrick Moore called him to give him advice on telescopes and such, and despite being football fans, we thought getting a phone call from Patrick Moore was so much cooler than David Beckham... we were never particularly cool at school!

BBC: Sir Patrick Moore: Your memories

One of their most famous guest speakers in recent years was Sky at Night presenter Sir Patrick Moore.

BBC: Cardiff Astronomical Society open new observatory

Sir Patrick Moore was a "true icon, " the chairman of the Isle of Man's Astronomical society has said.

BBC: Sir Patrick Moore: Manx tribute to a 'true icon'