Astronomy for Amateurs. Edited by J. A. Westwood Oliver. (Longmans
and Co.)—This volumEi contains contributions by some Astronomy for Amateurs. Edited by J. A. Westwood Oliver. (Longmans and Co.)—This volumEi contains contributions by some
ten well-known astronomers in the form of sound and practical advice on the various branches of astronomy. Though giving many valuable hints and professing a great belief in the capabilities of amateurs, the various writers one and all discourage star-gazing as an amusement, and urge on the beginner the necessity for work in some special department. It hardly seems to us fair to dis- credit the idea that genuine pleasure may be derived without the expenditure of much energy. Many amateurs have neither the time nor the means to devote what little leisure they may have, and that at night, to measurements and calculation. Recreation, after all, is the chief object, and not a series of carefully per- formed mathematical measurements. The enthusiastic amateur will find much useful information as to the manner of making and.
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