+ N. Y. Times. 11: 369. Je. 9, ’06. 1270w.
“His narrative impresses us as the work of a careful, keen, and honest observer, and while it includes much resting on hearsay, it also presents evidence that seems imperatively demanding an answer.”
+ + Outlook. 83: 528. Je. 30, ’06. 290w. + R. of Rs. 34: 123. Jl. ’06. 150w.
Newcomb, Simon. Compendium of spherical astronomy with its applications to the determination and reduction of positions of the fixed stars. *$3. Macmillan.
“The first of a projected series having the double purpose of developing the elements of practical and theoretical astronomy for the special student of the subject, and of serving as a handbook of convenient reference for the use of the working astronomer in applying methods and formulæ.... The volume now before us ... is for astronomers, who will find it exceedingly useful for reference in their investigations.... The whole is divided ... into three parts; the first on preliminary subjects, the second on fundamental principles of spherical astronomy, and third on the reduction and determination of positions of the fixed stars. The nine appendixes supply a number of handy tables and formulæ.”—Ath.
“Is the most important addition to the literature of the subject since the appearance of the works of Chauvenet and Oppolzer. The volume is invaluable both to the advanced student and to the professional astronomer. The usual number of misprints, apparently inevitable in a first edition, have made their appearance, but none of those noted are likely to cause the reader any great difficulty.” F. H. Seares.
+ + – Astrophys. J. 24: 305. N. ’06. 840w.
“Great care has evidently been used in securing the accuracy which is especially desirable in a treatise of this kind.”
+ Ath. 1906, 2: 245. S. 1. 630w.