Binocular Astronomy Explorers tool set - 2x guide books, Planisphere and red LED torch all for just £18.99 inc mainland UK delivery.

This great Binocular astronomy, Planisphere, LED torch and book set comprises three of Philip's most popular guides introducing binocular astronomy and the wonders of the night sky that will give explorers young and old a great start in the fascinating pursuit of astronomy.

The book set comprises the 1. Stargazing with Binoculars 2. Guide to the Northern Constellations 3.Philip's Planisphere starfinder and 4. A useful red LED torch to protect your dark adapted night vision.

Stargazing with Binoculars by Robin Scagell & David Frydman.

This is a perfect book for the complete novice observer. Written in a clear and lucid style it assumes nothing on the part of the reader, providing guidance on setting up binoculars and using them to discover the night sky for the first time. There are useful sections ranging from learning the sky to what's in the sky month by month. A perfect introduction to astronomy with binoculars. The book goes on to look at how to find objects and the use of binocular mountings.

Atlas of Stars and Planets 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: the torch is included free only when this book set is pourchased - batteries not included.