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Goodbye, Giovanni!

Written by on Dec. 10, 2012 .

It's with deep sadness that I share here the news that Giovanni Sostero has passed, after being striken by a heart attack.

 

Giovanni, class 1964, was very active in the research concerning minor bodies of our solar system, variable stars and supernovae.

 

He is the discoverer of eleven supernovae and one nova.

 

Giovanni was also very involved in public outreach, and has several publication in scientific journals. He was a very loved and respected astronomer, and will be sorely missed.

 

My personal condolescences go to this family and his friends.

 

Salvatore.

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  1. Amateur on 12/10/2012 8:39 p.m.

    I was very upset:(

    You condolences to the family and all the friends I
  2. Fernando Pinheiro Guimaraes on 12/10/2012 10:03 p.m.

    I am so sorry for this loss. I have read several articles from Giovanni over the years.

    My sincere condolences to his family and friends.

    Fernando P. Guimaraes
  3. Achilleas on 12/11/2012 1:04 a.m.

    One with the stars at last !!!
    have a great journey our friend !!

    Rest in Peace..

  4. rob on 12/11/2012 2:42 a.m.

    saw this on comets-ml and was very saddened. RIP giovanni.
  5. Blas on 12/12/2012 9:47 p.m.

    my condolences to his family and followers
  6. Maurizio on 12/12/2012 11:04 p.m.

    RIP. :(
  7. Cristian Hidalgo on 02/24/2013 12:56 a.m.

    When a astronomer die, the stars cry. R.I.P