Return to the Far Side of Planet Moore! by Martin Mobberley

Author:Martin Mobberley
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Springer International Publishing, Cham

The contents of Patrick’s letter to Richard, the covering letter to Walter Haas and the letter published in the ALPO Journal are reproduced below:

From Patrick Moore F.R.A.S.

Telephone: East Grinstead 322

Glencathara

Worsted Lane

East Grinstead

Sussex

1956 April 25.

Dear Richard,

Do you approve of the enclosed note for Professor Haas, for the STROLLER? I have had a very odd letter from a Jew who is apparently under the impression that we are at daggers drawn. Normally such an idea would be just funny, but in view of King’s activities the position is altered, and I now consider it best to clear the matter up. I have sent the note to Haas with the enclosed letter, which I think explains itself.

Some people have odd minds.

In haste,

Patrick

1956 April 25.

Dear Professor Haas,

I have had three odd letters, two after Richard Baum’s reply to me about Venus and one (from a Jew in Haifa) after my reply to him. It normally would be merely amusing, but in view of the personal attacks in the B.A.A. Journal written by H.C. King I do feel that things ought to be cleared up. Would it be possible to find room in the next STROLLER for the enclosed note?—edited if you wish. Of course, it may not be possible, but if you agree with it I would be most grateful. I have sent a copy to Richard Baum, and have asked him to contact you at once if he wants the note altered in any way. If so, I am very happy to agree to any alterations he may propose. As I have said, normally it would be merely amusing, but as there is bad blood around—to which neither he nor I would subscribe for a moment, even if we didn’t know each other so well—it is best to run no risks. Some people have most peculiar minds. I hope all is well. I shall be sending on some observations shortly, but recently things have been held up owing to my mother’s illness. I hope to hear from you when you have time.

In haste,

All good wishes to you both.

Patrick Moore

Patrick’s ALPO Journal note read as follows:

When Mr. Baum wrote his reply to my article on the radial bands of Venus, I received two letters asking why there was personal animosity between us. My latest reply has elicited another, and it seems therefore desirable to make the position clear. Mr. Baum and I have been close friends for many years, and although our observations of Venus differ any suggestion of personal dispute is ridiculous enough to be amusing. In fact, had we not known each other so well, and been in constant touch, our comments as printed would certainly have been less emphatic! Suggestions of such a kind are deplorable and unscientific. Recently some astronomical journals have printed personal attacks in the form of “reviews”, and on one occasion I have myself been the target of it, but it is safe to say that neither Mr. Baum nor I would adopt such an attitude, even if we had never met.

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