Australia’s ‘Space Gandalf’ astronomer dies aged 62

An Australian astronomer who appeared on the BBC’s Stargazing Live alongside Professor Brian Cox, has died aged 62.Greg Quicke from Broome, 2,000km (1,240 miles) north of Perth, was also known as “Space Gandalf” for his distinctive white beard.In the 2017 Stargazing Live Australia series he played the practical astronomer to Professor Cox’s theoretical particle physicist.The series featured a report from Mr Quicke on why the night sky looks different in Australia compared to the UK. His media career also included a 10-part series on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) called A…