The Moon, Considered as a Planet, a World, and a Satellite

Abstract

THIs is a third edition of a book which we have already reviewed in our columns. The two previous editions were issued in the quarto form, the present one is in the octavo. It is well known that this work contains the most exquisite illustrations of lunar phenomena extant. They chiefly consist of photographs of models which, when placed in the sun-light, faithfully reproduce the lunar effects of light and shadow. Lovers of astronomy are much indebted to Mr. Nasmyth for his brilliant idea, and it is to be hoped that this re-issue in a cheaper form will bring this admirable volume within the reach of many who have previously been debarred from perusing it.

The Moon, Considered as a Planet, a World, and a Satellite.

By James Nasmyth James Carpenter., late of the Royal Observatory, Greenwich. With 26 Plates and numerous Woodcuts. (London: Murray, 1885.)