Greg Quicke

Australian amateur astronomer, astronomy tour operator and author (1961–2024)

Greg Quicke (1961 – 7 June 2024) was an Australian amateur astronomer, astronomy tour operator and author who became known from his appearances on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) and British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Stargazing Live TV specials, beginning in April 2017. He was nicknamed 'Space Gandalf'.[1]

Quicke also had his own television series on Australia's ABC, the ten part A Stargazer's Guide to the Cosmos.[2]

Quicke died on 7 June 2024, at the age of 62.[3]

## References

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1. ^ Deavin, Gemma; King, Jennifer (6 April 2017). "Space Gandalf is the newest star in the galaxy". ABC News. ABC Western Plains. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
2. ^ "A Stargazer's Guide to the Cosmos (ATOM Study Guide) - PDF + EPUB". The Education Shop. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
3. ^ Mills, Vanessa (7 June 2024). "Much-loved outback astronomer Greg 'Space Gandalf' Quicke dead at 62". ABC News. ABC Kimberley (Australian Broadcasting Corporation). Retrieved 6 July 2024.

## External links

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* Official website
* "Vale Space Gandalf: remembering beloved bush astronomer". Broome Advertiser. 17 June 2024.

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