Telescope Astronomy Explorers tool set - 3x guide books and Field Compass for just £19.99 inc mainland UK delivery.

This great magnetic compass and book set comprises three of Philip's most popular guides introducing astronomy with a telescope and the wonders of the night sky will give explorers young and old a great start in the fascinating pursuit of astronomy.

The book set comprises the 1. Gelert Lensatic field compass plus 2. Stargazing with a Telescope 3. The Atlas of Stars and Planets (an explorers guide to the Universe) and 4. Star Finder (seasonal night sky guide).

Lensatic Magnetic sighting compass

An ideal companion for trekking, walks and astronomy use. The compass features a folding sight and magnifing lenses to improve accuracy.

Military-style Lensatic Compass.

This Military-style Lensatic Compass folds easily to fit in your pocket and is ideal for getting your initial bearings in astronomy and target finding.

The accurate compass has a liquid-damped compass card and features both the standard 0 - 360 degree scale, as well as the 0 - 64 Mil scale (one yard at 1,000 yards). The compass has luminous points on the dial so that it can still be read easily at night.

Stargazing with a Telescope By Robin Scagell.

This is a perfect book for the complete novice. Written in a clear and lucid style it assumes nothing on the part of the reader, providing guidence on setting up the telescope and using it for the first time. There is also a useful section on binocular astronomy. The book goes on to look at how to find objects and the use of accessories.

Atlas of Stars and Planets by Ian Ridpath is a colourful and entertaining introduction to astronomy. The Atlas is illustrated with more than 200 colour photographs, artworks and maps, the majority of which have been chosen or created specially for this new edition.

Concise chapters introduce the Sun, the Earth and all the other planets in our Solar System. Then, moving further into space, the author introduces the stars, galaxies and the origin of the Universe.

Maps and charts for practical observing

Philip's Atlas of Stars and Planets includes an entire set of star charts, showing all the stars visible to the naked eye. A budding astronomer will be able to use these charts to learn the constellations from any point on Earth. A large photograph of the Moon, with all the major features labelled, will encourage anyone with binoculars or a telescope to start Moon watching.

Hardback: 80 pages.

Star Finder By John Woodruff and Wil Tirion. (64 pages)

A month-by-month calendar for stargazers in the northern hemisphere. Twelve aspects charts show the position of stars and other celestial objects in both northerly and southerly directions for each month of the year.

A well written introduction explains the basic facts of astronomy.

FREE red LED torch! The set is completed with a FREE red LED night vision torch that allows you to view maps and charts without spoiling your night adapted vision. Please note: This torch is included only when you purchase this book set -batteries not included.