(meteorobs) Zeng Wei Zhou 1988-2015

[Ed Majden]

Sad news indeed.  My deepest condolences to his family and friends!
Ed Majden
B.C. Meteor Network
Courtenay, B.C. Canada


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Robert Lunsford" <lunro.imo.usa at cox.net>
To: "Meteor science and meteor observing" <meteorobs at meteorobs.org>
Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2015 11:24 AM
Subject: (meteorobs) Zeng Wei Zhou 1988-2015


> Dear Fellow Meteor Observers,
>
> I am forwarding this message on behalf of Qinpo Zheng. (RL)
>
> I have a very sad news that Zeng Wei Zhou (Born on November 9, 1988, died 
> at home 2:00am on May 11 2015. He loved astronomy since he was a
> child. He specialized in visual meteor observations, satellite 
> observations and
> forecasts of asteroid occultations. Before his death, he also built a 
> small
> remote control observatory at home. He provided meteor observers with a 
> lot of
> help and has been recognized by everyone in China for his contributions.So 
> all
> of China's astronomy enthusiasts were sadden of the news of his death. 
> Chinese
> astronomy researcher Quanzhi Ye, has submitted an asteroid naming 
> proposal,
> hoping to commemorate him for his contribution to Chinese astronomy. I 
> think we
> should all remember his contribution.
>
> Best regards,
> Qinpo Zheng
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