John Dobson is certainly a GIANT in the world of amateur astronomy whose legacy will far outlast his physical existence. My thoughts are with him as is the hope that we'll get to share him a bit longer.
Greg Claytor
> Date: Thu, 20 Mar 2008 12:36:11 -0700
> From: ptchamb@No-Spam
> To: sf-bay-tac@No-Spam
> Subject: [TAC] News of John Dobson (fwd)
>
> Many here have met him.
> This was posted on SCT User.
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> Phil Chambers [ptchamb-at-svpal.org] (S.F. Bay Area - Calif. USA)
>
>
> Dear All,
>
> To all of you who know and love John Dobson as a dear friend and
> teacher, this is to tell you that lately John hasn't been well.
>
> Last week John had some problems with dizziness and trouble keeping
> his balance. He fell, and was taken to the hospital for some tests.
> They now believe that John had a stroke. He is scheduled to meet
> with a neurologist today to find out more about his condition.
>
> He will remain in Los Angeles, where he's been staying, to give him
> time to heal. They say that John is in good spirits, but that it's
> been frustrating for him, because it's keeping him from teaching,
> traveling and doing his usual energetic work.
>
> We can write to John c/o The Sidewalk Astronomers, 1946 Vedanta Pl.,
> Los Angeles, CA 90068. Please no telephone calls until he's feeling
> better.
>
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