Fred Hoyle

Sir Fred Hoyle.

Born	June 24, 1915 Bingley, Yorkshire, England
Died	August 20, 2001 Bournemouth, Dorset, England

British astronomer. Coined the term "Big Bang" to describe a theory of the creation of the universe, with which he disagreed in favor of the Steady State theory. Rejected Darwinist evolution in favor of panspermia, the theory that life originated from organic compounds that came to earth on comets and meteors from somewhere else in the galaxy.

The repository contains two quotes from Sir Fred Hoyle.

Science and Technology

Space isn’t remote at all. It’s only an hour’s drive away if your car could go straight upwards.

Growing Old • People • Reputation

When I was young, the old regarded me as an outrageous young fellow, and now that I’m old, the young regard me as an outrageous old fellow.