Sidney Arakaki (1947-2002)

Sidney Arakaki, Head of JAC Instrumentation Support, died suddenly on 19 January 2002. Sidney was a key figure at the JAC, with more than two decades of experience - first on UKIRT, then also on the JCMT - and thus able to apply a huge amount of expertise in cryogenics, high vacuum and instrumentation. Sidney of course had many very close friends and colleagues both here at the JAC and at the UKATC in Edinburgh, and he will be greatly missed. While the professional and personal effects of his passing are perhaps not yet fully grasped, it is clear that we have lost a greatly valued colleague, a strong personality and a good friend.

Sidney with his infamous "power blender".

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