CHAPTER VII.
HALF-HOURS WITH THE SUN AND MOON.
The moon perhaps is the easiest of all objects of telescopic observation.

A very moderate telescope will show her most striking features, while each increase of power is repaid by a view of new details.

Yet in one sense the moon is a disappointing object even to the possessor of a first-class instrument.

For the most careful and persistent scrutiny, carried on for a long series of years, too often fails to reward the observer by any new discoveries of interest.

Our observer must therefore rather be prepared to enjoy the observation of recognised features than expect to add by his labours to our knowledge of the earth's nearest neighbour.
Although the moon is a pleasing and surprising telescopic object when full, the most interesting views of her features are obtained at other seasons.