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THIS book, as its title suggests, is chiefly concerned with observational astronomy, although a sufficient background of astronomical facts is included to enable an intelligent interest to be taken in the objects observed. There is, in fact, a surprising amount of information compressed into its small space. The main theme, however, is the pleasure to bo derived from, and the scientific value of, systematic observation of heavenly bodies with moderate instrumental equipment, Tho illustrations arc from drawings by the author, and the plates give excellent ideas as to what one may expect to see in a medium-sized telescopebeing far better for this purpose than photographs, which frequently give rise to disappointment at the telescope. The final chapter gives hints as to the use of telescopes, and the whole book should be an encouragement to many to follow the author's example in becoming regular astronomical observers.
Through my Telescope: Astronomy for All
By W. T. Hay. Pp. xiii + 128. (London: John Murray, 1935.) 3s. 6d. net.
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[Book Reviews]. Nature 136, 322 (1935). https://doi.org/10.1038/136322c0
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