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Win! ASTRONOMY KIT

With the darker skies here, get observing the night sky with our latest competitio­n

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Meade SERIES 4000 1.25” eyepiece and filter Set

Includes five Meade Series 4000 Plossl Eyepieces in focal lengths of 6mm, 9mm, 13mm, 18mm, and 32mm. All eyepieces feature a standard 1.25" barrel size, with a 52-degree field of view and are of a four-element design with premium optical glass, each also features a soft rubber eye guard for comfort. This complete kit additional­ly includes a Meade 2x Barlow lens to double the power of any of the included (or any other 1.25") eyepieces. In addition, the collection contains six colour filters to enhance and contrast.

Meade infinity 50 refractor

Ideal for the observer who views both astronomic­al and terrestria­l objects, the Meade Infinity Series combines an alt-azimuth mount and quality optics for superb value. For newcomers and learners alike, this refracting telescope is a great way for you to discover the cosmos and the outdoors. You’ll discover more with the Meade Infinity Series.

The Meade Infinity 50 Refractor telescope is a great telescope to introduce a younger audience to astronomy. This 50mm aperture gives bright, sharp images for both land and celestial objects. Whether you're viewing the lunar craters, Jupiter or terrestria­l objects, the Infinity 50 refractor allows the first-time observer to explore the world around them.

Meade 15x70 astro binocular

Meade 15x70 Astro Binoculars provide an extremely sharp and bright view with terrific resolution. This high-performanc­e, large-diameter binocular features giant 70mm objective lenses with fully multi-coated optics for superior light transmissi­on, porro prism design with BAK4 prisms, convenient centre focus mechanism and flip-up rubber eyecups, making them ideal for observing a selection of night-sky targets with impressive clarity in comfort.

philip’S Guide to the night Sky: a Guided tour of the stars and constellat­ions

Work your way around the night sky with this illustrate­d guide to stargazing for the complete newcomer, written in clear, non-technical language. Philip’s Guide to the Night Sky by Patrick Moore takes the reader on a guided tour of the stars and constellat­ions seen from the Northern Hemisphere, using easily recognisab­le key star groups to 'jump' from one area of the sky to the next.

 ??  ?? To be in with a chance of winning, all you have to do is answer this question:
Who was the first person in space?
A: Alexey Leonov B: Yuri Gagarin C: Tim Peake
Enter via email at
space@spaceanswe­rs.com or by post to
All About Space competitio­ns,...
To be in with a chance of winning, all you have to do is answer this question: Who was the first person in space? A: Alexey Leonov B: Yuri Gagarin C: Tim Peake Enter via email at space@spaceanswe­rs.com or by post to All About Space competitio­ns,...

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