$19.95
Learn about space with this kit which contains 5 experiments including creating a planet mobile and moulding a martian.
Contains full instructions in English and French.
For children 8 years old and over.
$49.95
Build and paint your own Solar System planetarium model, construct a space projector and enjoy a spectacular space themed slide show. Decorate your room with a giant Solar System poster and glow stars. This science kit is ideal for budding young astronomers.
Contents:
Also required but NOT included in this kit: 3 x 1.5V AAA batteries and a small crosshead screwdriver.
$9.95
Can you guide the ball through the maze, from the blazing star into the black hole? How many different ways can you find?$24.95
Puzzle: 200 Pieces. Size- 59 x 40cm.
Book: Title- Usborne Space Maze. Pages: 32.
$14.95
This classic handheld pinball game will provide hours of fun, for all ages. To play, load one of the six ball bearings into the launch tube, and get ready for a Space Odyssey! Pull back the trigger to release the ball and send it spinning through space - can land the ball in the black hole to score a 600?$12.95
Create outer space patterns on your ceiling with this clever projector torch.$14.95
Venture to the far reaches of the galaxy with this collection of picture, word and number puzzles. Entertaining activities include cracking an alien code, finding routes through galaxy mazes, spot the difference and lots more. All the answers are at the back of the book.$12.95
An out of this world card game guaranteed to keep young space enthusiasts amused. There are 52 snap cards (13 matching sets of 4), with labelled pictures of planets, asteroids, the Hubble telescope, a satellite, a rocket and lots more. The game can be played with fewer cards to make it easier for younger players to join in.$19.95
Didactic precision instrument, it challenges the force of gravity remaining balanced in any position. It is operated by the cord included in the pack. Ages: 6+$24.95
Soar into the skies with this Spaceship Kite! This delta shaped kite is easy to assemble and even easier to fly! Its bright rocket design is sure to stand out in the skies and is perfect for anyone who loves flying a kite.
$19.95
The Rubik’s cube is a multi-dimensional puzzle since 1980. It’s world’s best selling take anywhere puzzle. The aim of this puzzle is to twist and turn the cube to return each face to one colour.
Moyu Speed cubes features easy to turn pieces with each locked layers to prevent the frame from falling. This cube puzzle is for anyone who likes challenges and for those smart enough and quick enough to beat the world record. Try to solve the cube in the quickest time possible .
The Moyu Speed cube is perfect for keeping kids busy as well as for Adults to enjoy solving it. Can carry it anywhere you travel, on a car, plane or train.
Age : 6+ years
$19.95
The Rubik’s cube is a multi-dimensional puzzle since 1980. It’s world’s best selling take anywhere puzzle. The aim of this puzzle is to twist and turn the cube to return each face to one colour.
Moyu Speed cubes features easy to turn pieces with each locked layers to prevent the frame from falling. This cube puzzle is for anyone who likes challenges and for those smart enough and quick enough to beat the world record. Try to solve the cube in the quickest time possible .
The Moyu Speed cube is perfect for keeping kids busy as well as for Adults to enjoy solving it. Can carry it anywhere you travel, on a car, plane or train.
Age : 6+ years
$19.95
The Rubik’s cube is a multi-dimensional puzzle since 1980. It’s world’s best selling take anywhere puzzle. The aim of this puzzle is to twist and turn the cube to return each face to one colour.
Moyu Speed cubes features easy to turn pieces with each locked layers to prevent the frame from falling. This cube puzzle is for anyone who likes challenges and for those smart enough and quick enough to beat the world record. Try to solve the cube in the quickest time possible .
The Moyu Speed cube is perfect for keeping kids busy as well as for Adults to enjoy solving it. Can carry it anywhere you travel, on a car, plane or train.
Age : 6+ years
$7.95
$19.95
Double-sided Planisphere for the Southern Hemisphere. Now comes in clear PVC plastic. Printed in black. Features: · North and South sides give greater space and clarity. · Clear, uncluttered design. Artwork by Wil Tirion. · Major stars, galaxies, nebulae and clusters in colour. · Comes with a reference guide with lists of Stars and binocular objects and planet positions for the next 5 years. · Size: 27 x 24 cm, Suitable for latitudes 25° to 45° South. (Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Argentina & Chile.)$39.95
This small but powerful unit, transforms your living room or bedroom into constantly changing array of colourful stars and plays calming sounds [with 6 nature sounds] to help you relax, also works well as a baby soother or meditation device.
The Star Projector and Sound Machine includes a power-saving mode that gives you the option to automatically turn the machine off after half an hour, so you can set and forget – not worrying about disturbing the peace once your little one’s drifted off.
But that’s not all! This sensational star projector also doubles as a speaker for your computer, MP3 player or smart phone – and can give you up to 5 hours playing time with the 3.5mm included cable.
$29.95
Science kit for young researchers
About this kit:
What is "Static Electricity"? It seems that many people are aware of the concept but don't really know how to scientifically explain it. Kids experimenting with this "Crazy Scientist Lab" kit will know everything there is to know about static electricity and enjoy amazing tricks and experiments! In this science kit, kids will be exposed to the fascinating world of invisible atoms that are all around us, some with electrical particles that create static electricity in certain objects. Using this electrical current we will perform really cool experiments such as separating salt and pepper grains, sticking a balloon to the wall using electricity, building flying saucers and an electroscope, making Styrofoam balls dance and many more exciting experiments.
This science kit comes equipped with all the necessary equipment excluding some common household items. It includes a clear guide accompanied with photos of the experiments steps as well as fascinating scientific explanations and facts.
$49.95
Star finder to identify the main stars and constellations in both hemispheres.$59.95
Begin a lifetime of scientific investigation and understanding with 29 fun experiments in five key areas: nature, physics, chemistry, air, and water.
Learn what plants need in order to grow, observe the clouds, see how water climbs, watch plants sweat, and investigate plant propagation. Discover how a magnifying glass enlarges, how colours mix, how static electricity attracts, how sundials tell time, and how a motion picture works. Investigate air pressure, air flow, hovercraft, paper airplanes, and suction. Write secret messages, float a paper clip, blow super bubbles, observe capillary action, and test displacement. Build a soap-driven boat, mix oil and water, experiment with evaporation, paint with sugar, and watch colours separate.
With a 48-page illustrated guidebook, Stepping into Science teaches science fundamentals with step-by-step, hands-on experiments, while also introducing children to the scientific method itself.
$4.95
Suitable for EXTERIOR or INTERIOR application. Ideal for car windows, car bumpers, Caravans, boats, bikes, helmets, sporting equipment, book, bags, etc. Ensure surface is clean, smooth and dry.
$4.95
This vinyl sticker is suitable for exterior or interior application. It's ideal for car windows, car bumpers, caravans, boats, bikes, helmets, sporting equipment, books, bags, etc. Commemorate your visit to the Australia Telescope Compact Array with a souvenir sticker.$4.95
This vinyl sticker is suitable for exterior or interior application. It's ideal for car windows, car bumpers, caravans, boats, bikes, helmets, sporting equipment, books, bags, etc. Commemorate your visit to the Dish with a souvenir sticker.$4.95
This vinyl sticker is suitable for exterior or interior application. It's ideal for car windows, car bumpers, caravans, boats, bikes, helmets, sporting equipment, books, bags, etc. Commemorate your visit to the Dish with a souvenir sticker.$29.95
Fitzroy Storm glass - a type of historical weather forecasting device, composed of a sealed glass container, filled with liquid that allows the user to forecast the weather by observing the appearance of the liquid in the glass.$9.95
Does your child love doing experiments and making things? Then this kit is the perfect combo that will keep them entertained for hours!
There are 3 kits on offer. Please make a selection at the checkout.
Magic Sand & Slippery Slime: Experiment with magical sand that stays dry even when it's under water, and make your own slime.
Revolting Science: Gross stomach-churning germs! This kit finds and grows the disgusting lurking around your house!
Glow Science: Glow-in-the-dark powder can be added to all kinds of things around the home to make them luminescent, and add water to special white powder to make it expand into faux snow - it feels just like the real thing! Everything you need is included, just add water! Comes with illustrated instructions, perfect for beginners.
For Ages 8+
$27.95
Our 'Selfie at the Dish' T-Shirt is the perfect souvenir for your visit. There are matching kids t-shirts available too.
100% Cotton. Colour Black
$27.95
Take home a souvenir from CSIRO Parkes Observatory. The text on these 100% cotton t-shirts reads 'As a matter of fact the world revolves around me.'$27.95
Take home a souvenir from CSIRO Parkes Observatory. The text on these 100% cotton t-shirts reads 'As a matter of fact the world revolves around me.'$54.95
Conversations on Astrobiology
With over 450 planets now known to exist beyond the Solar System, spacecraft heading for Mars, and the ongoing search for extraterrestrial intelligence, this timely book explores current ideas about the search for life in the Universe.
$39.95
26 Outrageous Science Experiments
Includes:
$9.95
The CSIRO Parkes radio telescope 3D paper model brings the dish to life in a scaled model containing considerable detail. The model is based on the original design plans of the Parkes radio telescope dated 1959.$39.95
The brain's cells are wired together with 100 trillion connections. That makes each and every human brain a contender as the most complex system in the universe, a system that endows us with an intellect that far outstripsthat of any other creature. However, there is one difficult question remaining: Are we intelligent enough to understand our own brains?Follow the journey as history's greatest brains, such as Avicenna, Thomas Willis, Charles Darwin, and Paul Broca, try to figure it out by linking the structure of the brain to its functions. How does the brain control the body, how does it make sense of our surroundings, and allow us to understand, empathise with and love other people (and their brains)? And how does it create that most mysterious feature of the universe-consciousness.* Contains 100 chronological articles that tell the story of neuroscience from the dawn of history to the present day.* Authoritative text, exciting imagery, and helpful diagrams accompany each of the steps along the way.* Biographies of great neuroscientists and a functional map of the brain boosts the contents for all readers.*A simple guide to neuroscience draws together current understanding to set out the basics of the field.* 100 Ponderables also contains a 24-page removable foldout concertina neatly housed at the back of the book. This fold-out concertina includes a 12-page Timeline History of the brain and a 12-page Guide to the nervous system.$79.95
This photographic star atlas shows the entire sky on 82 charts. The chart arrangement is shown on the endpapers, and a schematic depiction is given on page 9. The scale at the center of each field is 1° per cm (2.54° per inch) for all charts. Stars are shown down to approximately 14th magnitude.
The star atlas lists 1593 deep sky objects, all of which can be identified on the photographs. Object designators are based on the catalog of the Eye & Telescope v3.0 software [Pfl2011], which features one of the best error-corrected object databases. In a few cases, these designators may differ from those found in non-corrected catalogs or planetarium software.
$14.95
With a slip resistant foam base your hot cup of coffee or cold glass of water is safe to rest on these coasters. This set of four bright, shiny coasters is perfect for any drink!
Approx. 9CM x 9CM
$29.95
It is a date that will be remembered for all time. July 20 1969 - the day man first set foot upon the moon. That one shining moment was witnessed by a television audience of six hundred million people across the globe. Remarkably, those immortal images came via a "dish" in outback Australia. It may have been one small step for man, but for a handful of Aussie scientists, it was a giant leap. And one that almost didn't happen...
Based on an amazing true story, the creators of the award winning hit comedy "The Castle" tell the funny and moving tale of Australia's part in the Apollo 11 moon mission. Critically acclaimed world-wide (including the Toronto, the London and the Sundance Film Festival), the biggest local box-office smash in years stars Sam Neill ("Jurassic Park"), Kevin Harrington ("TV's SeaChange"), Tom Long ("Two Hands") and Patrick Warburton ("TV's "Seinfeld", "Sream 3").
$7.95
Continue the fun well after your visit to The Dish with these playing cards!
With the instructions to 5 Bonus Games, the fun will never run out!
$5.95
Always remember your trip to the Parkes Radio Telescope with this Magnet.
Or keep it as a reminder to cross a visit to The Dish off your bucket list!
Approx. 9CM x 6CM
$9.95
Always remember your trip to the Parkes Radio Telescope with this magnet. Keep an eye on the temperature outside in both Celsius and Fahrenheit, or keep it as a reminder to cross a visit to The Dish off your bucket list!
Approx. 8.5CM x 5.5CM
$49.95
A beautifully illustrated presentation of 250 milestones in the history of our home planet, from celebrated geologist and planetary scientist Jim Bell.
Spanning history, this stunning volume chronicles our home planet in 250 beautifully illustrated milestones, including the oceans' formation, deadly volcanoes, and the first perilous polar expeditions. The Earth Book provides a tour of the events, processes, people, and places that have shaped our knowledge of our planet, covering everything from physics, chemistry, and biology to astronomy, public policy, and climate science. This unique resource will enhance our understanding of Earth as a complex interdependent system.
$24.95
Blast off into outer space and take a walk on the near side of The Moon.
Explore the various manned and unmanned Moon landings that have been mapped out on this Puzzlebilities Shaped jigsaw. Also included is a handy reference poster which features facts about each mission.
$29.95
From The War of the Worlds to The Martian and to the amazing photographs sent back by the robotic rovers Curiosity and Opportunity, Mars has excited our imaginations as the most likely other habitat for life in the solar system.$19.95
One day a long long time ago, the seven stars decided to visit earth. They asked the Milky Way to bring them down near a creek in the desert and they stepped off and turned into people.$14.95
What is the surface of Mars like? Why does Venus glow in the dark?$24.95
A Thrilling Voyage Through Our Vast Solar System
Our place in space is occupiced by planets, dwarf planet, moons and many more fascinating objects all orbiting our sun. Featuring 30 beautifully illustrated cards, The Solar System is a guided tour of our cosmic neighbourhood, suitable for space enthusiasts of all ages.
Dr Vienna Tran is a medical doctor, writer, musician and space medicine researcher. She spent many nights during her childhood gazing up at the stars and planets. She is researching how humans can stay healthy in space as we explore the Solar System.
$19.95
This fantastic activity book is packed with things to do, so just grab a pen and have fun!$24.95
Classic rhymes with colourful Eric Carle art!
Enjoy five favourite fully-illustrated nursery rhymes with your little Eric Carle fan, complete with flaps to lift!