2026-03-22, 08:55 PM
(This post was last modified: 2026-03-26, 04:01 PM by theskyhound.)
I have some sad and upsetting news. According to a report on the amastro group, our friend Owen Brazell has passed away. From the report: "Apparently, he was involved in a deadly vehicle accident on Monday while on the way to the Kelling Heath Star Party in North Norfolk, UK. At 68 years old, I know he was quite active in promoting amateur astronomy as he was the current President of the Webb Society and the Editor of their magazine, The Deep Sky Observer."
I never met Owen in person, but he had been a SkyTools user since 1999, and was responsible for many features and catalog additions.
Owen was a passionate visual observer, something I respect and admire--to the point where he made it quite clear that he was unhappy with me for developing an imaging version of SkyTools. His presence on forums, advocacy for visual observing, and fellowship will be missed.
I never met Owen in person, but he had been a SkyTools user since 1999, and was responsible for many features and catalog additions.
Owen was a passionate visual observer, something I respect and admire--to the point where he made it quite clear that he was unhappy with me for developing an imaging version of SkyTools. His presence on forums, advocacy for visual observing, and fellowship will be missed.
Clear skies,
Greg
Head Dude at Skyhound
Greg
Head Dude at Skyhound
