Welcome to the CSIRO Parkes Dish Shop.
The Parkes Dish Shop offers a variety of good quality astronomy and space science educational resources and souvenirs. Our online shop provides access to our most useful educational resources and top selling products. These products are hand selected by the staff of the Parkes radio telescope and are always excellent quality.
Visit the CSIRO Parkes Radio Telescope Visitors Centre.
The Dish - Star of the movie ‘The Dish’, is one of Australia’s most prominent landmarks and a must-see attraction on every driving holiday through inland New South Wales.
The 64 metre wide dish stands impressively over surrounding farmlands – a sophisticated piece of scientific equipment ironically in the middle of sheep paddocks! Located 20km north of Parkes and just a short 5km detour off the Newell Highway.
Built virtually in the shadow of The Dish, the Visitor Discovery Centre is where visitors can explore the world of astronomy and discover the role The Dish plays in ‘listening to the stars’.
Visitors can help astronomers exploring the universe by turning off mobile phones and wi-fi devices or placing them in flight/airport mode. This reduces ‘radio frequency interference’ and greatly improves the ability of the scientists to capture tiny radio signals coming from distant stars and galaxies.
The Centre features many displays, hands on exhibits and a 3D theatre featuring programs on space and astronomy .The Dish Shop features a range of astronomy and space science books, DVDs, science toys and souvenirs. Whilst entry to the Visitor Discovery Centre is free there is a charge to view the 3D theatre.
Enjoy a coffee stop or a meal at the award winning Dish Café onsite, or make use of the free BBQ and picnic facilities.
Both the café (6862 1566) and visitor centre (6861 1777) are open from 8:30am to 4:15pm every day except Christmas and Bowing Day. (Extended opening hours during NSW school holidays).
We look forward to your visit at both our centre in person and our online Dish Shop.
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- Astronomy Resources
- Books
- DVDs
- Science Kits
- Posters
- Toys and Puzzles
- Souvenirs
- Clothing
- Gifts for Geeks
- Dish Cafe
- Gifts
- Events
VISIT THE DISH
Featured Products
2017 Astronomy Calendar
$19.95
This year the Astronomy Calendar features the winners of the 2016 CWAS David Malin Awards; the five major winners make up the cover and first four months of 2017 (the top row of images on the back of the calendar). All other images were finalists in the competition.
Major category winners were:
Theme (Light Pollution): Milky Way over Bonnie Doon – Neil Creek
Wide Field & Overall winner: Smilin' Orion – Troy Casswell
Nightscapes: Stormy Stars – Stephen Humpleby
Deep Sky: The Key to Carina – Peter Ward
Solar System: Hidden Colours of the Moon – Craig Semple
2017 Elvis at the Dish - BUS
$10.00
One adult or child (12-17) bus transport to The Dish and return to Parkes
Departs 5:30pm, Cooke Park, Welcome Street Parkes
Show ticket and meals not included
For DINNER bookings please email Craig at the Dish Café - dishcafe@live.com
2017 Elvis at the Dish - BUS - child under 12
$5.00
One child under 12 bus ticket to the Dish and return to Parkes.
Departs 5:30pm, Cooke Park, Welcome Street Parkes
Show ticket and meal not included
For DINNER bookings please email Craig at the Dish Café - dishcafe@live.com ( Bookings for Dinner are Essential )
2017 Elvis at the Dish - SHOW - ADULT " New Entertainment "
$22.50
One adult admission to "Elvis at the Dish - The Brightest Stars in Heaven" - NEW ENTERTAINMENT !
Transport and meals not included.
Enjoy a fantastic evening of entertainment and food as we celebrate the start of the 2017 Parkes Elvis Festival at The Dish.
Parkes Shire's two great icons are brought together again as Wayne Cooper and The All stars perform the King's greatest hits in front of the world famous CSIRO Parkes Radio Telescope.
For DINNER bookings please email Craig at the Dish Café - dishcafe@live.com ( Bookings for Dinner are Essential )
2017 Elvis at the Dish - SHOW - CHILD (ages 12-17)
$7.50
One Child Admission (ages 12-17) to "Elvis at the Dish - The Brightest Stars in Heaven" - NEW ENTERTAINMENT !
Transport and meals not included.
Enjoy a fantastic evening of entertainment and food as we celebrate the start of the 2017 Parkes Elvis Festival at THE DISH.
Parkes Shire's two great icons are brought together again as Wayne Cooper and The All Stars perform the King's greatest hits in front of the world famous CSIRO Parkes Radio Telescope.
For DINNER bookings please email Craig at the Dish Café - dishcafe@live.com ( Bookings for Dinner are Essential )
2017 Elvis at the Dish - SHOW - CHILD under 12
Free
One child under 12 admission to "Elvis at the Dish - The Brightest Stars in Heaven"
Transport and meals not included.
Enjoy a fantastic evening of entertainment and food as we celebrate the start of the 2016 Parkes Elvis Festival at The Dish.
Parkes Shire's two great icons are brought together again as Wayne Cooper and The All stars perform the King's greatest hits in front of the world famous CSIRO Parkes Radio Telescope.
For DINNER bookings please email Craig at the Dish Café - dishcafe@live.com
365 Awesome Science Experiments
$24.95
Discover the secrets of science through hundreds of experiments that will challenge and entertain you. You will be amazed at how much you learn while having so much fun!
Do you know how to make a volcano? Or how rainbows are made? Explore the world of science and learn about Earth and the solar system. Written and tested by teachers.
A great book for teachers, parents, or anyone with a curiosity for science.
3D Mirascope
$19.95
This 3D mirascope uses parabolic mirrors to project 3D holographic images. Be amazed!HOW DOES IT WORK?
The 3D Mirascope uses parabolic mirrors to capture the light of an object and then project it as a three-dimensional image. These mirrors have a special shape called parabola, and this allows the mirrors to reflect light in a very special way.
The 3D Mirascope utilises the properties of the parabolic mirrors to create the hologram. Place any small item inside the Mirascope. The object will sit at the focus point of the top mirror and is reflected downwards onto the bottom mirror. This reflected light is then reflected upwards where it converges at the focus point recreating the object as a 3D image.
Works with any small object - marbles, flowers, minature toys, buttons, rings, lollies, coins or gem stones.
INCLUDES:
• 3D Mirascope
• Toy frog
For ages 8+
6 in 1 Solar Kit
$24.95 $34.95
This kit is an excellent beginner educational solar kit, teaching the basic solar power principals and also how it drives the motor and makes the movements of each model. This kit provides full set of plastic parts, solar panel and all necessary parts to build your own solar kit. Suitable for ages 10 and up.
Adults Starry t - shirt
$24.95
Available in sizes Small, Medium, Large, XLarge and XXLarge
Apollo 11 restored video (DVD)
$19.95
In July 1969, six hundred million people, one-sixth of mankind at the time, witnessed the historic Apollo 11 moonwalk live on TV.
This DVD contains the complete 2009 restoration of the historic TV broadcast, produced by NASA for the Apollo 11 40th anniversary. It includes newly discovered footage not seen by the public since 1969.
"This restored video is a valuable contribution to space exploration and space communication history" - Neil Armstrong.
Running time: 185 minutes. Region: 0 (all regions)
Galileo Thermometer - 28cm
$29.95
28cm Galileo Thermometer ( 6 balls ) – watch the temperature by watching the balls sink and float in a beautiful sealed glass cylinder, as their densities are such that they rise or fall as the temperature changes.
Galileo Thermometer - 44cm
$39.95
44cm Galileo Thermometer ( 10 balls ) – watch the temperature by watching the balls sink and float in a beautiful sealed glass cylinder, as their densities are such that they rise or fall as the temperature changes.
Galileo Thermometer - 56cm
$59.95
56cm Galileo Thermometer (11 balls ) – watch the temperature by watching the balls sink and float in a beautiful sealed glass cylinder, as their densities are such that they rise or fall as the temperature changes.
George's Secret key to the Universe
$24.95
Ever wanted to travel to space? Meet George - he's just an ordinary boy, but all that's about to change with the arrival of his new next door neighbours. That's because they own Cosmas - a top secret, talking super-computer who can whisk George away on a roller coaster ride into outer space! But Cosmos is in danger, and if he falls into the wrong hands Geaorge is headed for sure-fire deep space danger .......
Inflatable Globe - 61cm
$29.95
See the world as it looks from space, without our man-made borders and divisions. Carry the world on your shoulders like the mythical Atlas; just be careful not to shrug! This globe features imagery from NASA and a patch kit in case of punctures. See our pale blue dot in all its glory, including the partial cloud cover necessary for human survival. Durable enough to play with inside and outdoors and makes a stunning display at home or in the classroom.
Kids Starry t - shirt
$19.95
Available sizes 6, 10, 12, and 14 100% Cotton
Liquidfly Water Powered Rocket
$29.95
This is not a toy - It's a seriously fun experiment.
Pack includes -
1. Fins
2. Low launch valve
3. High launch valve
4. 6 metre of launch hose
5. Release fittings
6. Instruction booklet
On the Moon
$14.95
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to go to the Moon? This beautifuuly illustrated picture book will take you on a journey to find out. You can fly into outer space, walk on the Moon and take a look at our world from a very, very long way away.
Star projector and sound machine - Silver
$24.95
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.
The Dish - DVD
$29.95
Based on a true story, "The Dish" recounts the emotions, drama and humor behind the four-day Apollo XI mission in July 1969 and the extraordinary role that Australia played in televising the historical lunar landing to the world.
Wonders of the solar system
$34.95
This extraordinary 5 part series reveals the true and awesome beauty of our solar system. Giant ice fountains rising over 100km high; an ocean hidden beneath a frozen crust of ice; storms twice the size of Earth coloured blood red by a vortex of dust and gases; immense volcanoes that could rip a planet apart. Using the very latest breathtaking images sent directly from space, groundbreaking CGI transforms the static into the dramatic. Using the latest scientific knowledge beamed back from the fleet of probes, rovers and telescopes currently in space, this is a vivid and unprecedented tour of the world beyond our planet.Popular Now
2017 Astronomy Calendar
$19.95
This year the Astronomy Calendar features the winners of the 2016 CWAS David Malin Awards; the five major winners make up the cover and first four months of 2017 (the top row of images on the back of the calendar). All other images were finalists in the competition.
Major category winners were:
Theme (Light Pollution): Milky Way over Bonnie Doon – Neil Creek
Wide Field & Overall winner: Smilin' Orion – Troy Casswell
Nightscapes: Stormy Stars – Stephen Humpleby
Deep Sky: The Key to Carina – Peter Ward
Solar System: Hidden Colours of the Moon – Craig Semple
2017 Elvis at the Dish - BUS
$10.00
One adult or child (12-17) bus transport to The Dish and return to Parkes
Departs 5:30pm, Cooke Park, Welcome Street Parkes
Show ticket and meals not included
For DINNER bookings please email Craig at the Dish Café - dishcafe@live.com
2017 Elvis at the Dish - BUS - child under 12
$5.00
One child under 12 bus ticket to the Dish and return to Parkes.
Departs 5:30pm, Cooke Park, Welcome Street Parkes
Show ticket and meal not included
For DINNER bookings please email Craig at the Dish Café - dishcafe@live.com ( Bookings for Dinner are Essential )
2017 Elvis at the Dish - SHOW - ADULT " New Entertainment "
$22.50
One adult admission to "Elvis at the Dish - The Brightest Stars in Heaven" - NEW ENTERTAINMENT !
Transport and meals not included.
Enjoy a fantastic evening of entertainment and food as we celebrate the start of the 2017 Parkes Elvis Festival at The Dish.
Parkes Shire's two great icons are brought together again as Wayne Cooper and The All stars perform the King's greatest hits in front of the world famous CSIRO Parkes Radio Telescope.
For DINNER bookings please email Craig at the Dish Café - dishcafe@live.com ( Bookings for Dinner are Essential )
2017 Elvis at the Dish - SHOW - CHILD (ages 12-17)
$7.50
One Child Admission (ages 12-17) to "Elvis at the Dish - The Brightest Stars in Heaven" - NEW ENTERTAINMENT !
Transport and meals not included.
Enjoy a fantastic evening of entertainment and food as we celebrate the start of the 2017 Parkes Elvis Festival at THE DISH.
Parkes Shire's two great icons are brought together again as Wayne Cooper and The All Stars perform the King's greatest hits in front of the world famous CSIRO Parkes Radio Telescope.
For DINNER bookings please email Craig at the Dish Café - dishcafe@live.com ( Bookings for Dinner are Essential )
2017 Elvis at the Dish - SHOW - CHILD under 12
Free
One child under 12 admission to "Elvis at the Dish - The Brightest Stars in Heaven"
Transport and meals not included.
Enjoy a fantastic evening of entertainment and food as we celebrate the start of the 2016 Parkes Elvis Festival at The Dish.
Parkes Shire's two great icons are brought together again as Wayne Cooper and The All stars perform the King's greatest hits in front of the world famous CSIRO Parkes Radio Telescope.
For DINNER bookings please email Craig at the Dish Café - dishcafe@live.com
Adults Starry t - shirt
$24.95
Available in sizes Small, Medium, Large, XLarge and XXLargeApollo 11 restored video (DVD)
$19.95
In July 1969, six hundred million people, one-sixth of mankind at the time, witnessed the historic Apollo 11 moonwalk live on TV.
This DVD contains the complete 2009 restoration of the historic TV broadcast, produced by NASA for the Apollo 11 40th anniversary. It includes newly discovered footage not seen by the public since 1969.
"This restored video is a valuable contribution to space exploration and space communication history" - Neil Armstrong.
Running time: 185 minutes. Region: 0 (all regions)
Galileo Thermometer - 28cm
$29.95
28cm Galileo Thermometer ( 6 balls ) – watch the temperature by watching the balls sink and float in a beautiful sealed glass cylinder, as their densities are such that they rise or fall as the temperature changes.
History of Mathematics - 3rd Edition
$64.95
Whether you're interested in the age of Plato and Aristotle or Poincare and Hilbert, whether you want to know more about the Pythagorean theorem or the golden mean, "A History of Mathematics" is an essential reference that will help you explore the incredible history of mathematics and the men and women who created it.Liquidfly Water Powered Rocket
$29.95
This is not a toy - It's a seriously fun experiment.
Pack includes -
1. Fins
2. Low launch valve
3. High launch valve
4. 6 metre of launch hose
5. Release fittings
6. Instruction booklet
On the Moon
$14.95
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to go to the Moon? This beautifuuly illustrated picture book will take you on a journey to find out. You can fly into outer space, walk on the Moon and take a look at our world from a very, very long way away.The Dish - DVD
$29.95
Based on a true story, "The Dish" recounts the emotions, drama and humor behind the four-day Apollo XI mission in July 1969 and the extraordinary role that Australia played in televising the historical lunar landing to the world.Information
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