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diameter with a couple of celestial eye pieces, a low power and one 
stronger, with sun shades, you can begin observation. 
To-day, Jan. 13th, 1902, there is a family of beautiful sunspots 
on the north-west portion of the sun’s disc, and with a 3-inch scope 
and an 80 eye power, I had a delightful observation, and the sun 
continuously affords delightful observation. The moon is a good 
object to the amateur observer. Don’t wait for observing till the 
moon is full. When it is in the first quarter to half full it is perhaps 
most interesting, although continuous observation should be made 
during the phases. Venus is more favorable for observation in the 
day time, but without equatorial mountings it is almost impossible 
to find it. Jupiter and Saturn will be favorable for observation dur- 
ing the coming season, and should be studied by every member of 
the Association. 
As I close my paper, let me ask each member of the Society to 
set himself for such elementary reading as has been intimated 
and to get telescopes as soon as possible. 
