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- Reusable for hours of play!
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 (6861 1772) and visitor centre (6861 1777) are open from 8:30am to 4:15pm every day except Christmas and Boxing Day, and after 12pm on ANZAC 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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- Science Kits
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Featured Products
48CM Hanging Galileo Thermometer
$59.95
This thermometer allows you to see 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. You can hang this one up as a beautiful display piece.
Measures between 16°C and 32°C
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.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)
Dark Blue Ocean Globe
$119.95
Attractive 20cm dark blue ocean satellite image world globe with chrome polished arm and steel base.
This beautifully styled globe features political borders, ocean current direction, country names, capital cities and time zones.
The inclined mounting on a chrome plated axis makes the globe easy to view.
Ideal for the office, study or student’s bedroom.
Age: 3+
Earth Stress Ball
$9.95
The weight of the world on your shoulders just got lighter. This worldly stress ball will help you relax after a hard day or even get you through this one.Field Magnifier
$14.95
A normal magnifier has only one lens with a magnification of just 2 to 3 times. A field magnifier or 'loupe' has 2 or 3 lenses (21mm diameter x 10mm apart) giving a magnification of up to 10x essential for studying nature, coins, stamps etcFitzroy's Teardrop Storm Glass
$79.95
Fitzroy's Storm Glass is a historical weather forecasting device. It is a hand-blown glass tube full of liquid that allows the user to forecast the weather* by observing the appearance of the liquid in the glass.
*While the Teardrop Storm Glass is quite beautiful, it is not 100% reliable on predicting the forecast.
PLEASE NOTE: This product comes with a wooden base, not a metal base
Foucault's Pendulum
$39.95
Foucault's Pendulum is named after the French physicist Leon Foucault and was originally exhibited to demonstrate the Earth's rotation.
Simply swing the pendulum clockwise or anti-clockwise and watch and watch as it draws intricate, geometric patterns in the sand.
From the Earth to the Moon
$49.95
Tom Hanks, Imagine Entertainment and HBO present the Emmy and Gold Globe Award winner From the Earth to the Moon, the dramatic story of the unforgettable Apollo missions and their heroic astronauts. Powerfully told through the memorable performances of Brain Cranston, Sally Field, Chris Isaak and many more, these are the stories of the men, women and children who lived, breathed and manufactured, from the power of human will, one of the greatest achievements in the history of mankind. Beautifully restored in stunning HD, the Remastered Edition updates the visual effects, adding vivid detail to the Apollo missions while remaining true to the masterful storytelling of the originalGalileo 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.Glass Traveller Mugs
$19.95
Take your favourite hot drinks anywhere with our glass travel mugs! With a silicon, non-slip, heat resistant sleeve and lid. This is perfect travel mug for anyone. Check out all our bright colours they are available in!Kids - Abducted by Aliens T-Shirt
$19.95
Enjoy this I was Abducted by Aliens kids T-Shirt. 100% Cotton.
Colour: Blue
Kids - Selfie at the Dish T-Shirt
$19.95
Enjoy this kids Selfie at the Dish T-Shirt. 100% Cotton. Colour BlackKids - Teal I'm A Star T-Shirt
$19.95
Have a look at how amazing this T-Shirt is! Colour: Teal.Kids Starry T - Shirt
$19.95
Available sizes 6, 8, 10, 12 and 14. 100% Cotton
Liquifly Fizz Rocket
$12.95
Flies over 5 metres!
Living in Space Book
$14.95
• Usborne Beginners are colourful information books for children beginning to read on their own. • Vivid, full colour illustrations and photographs on every page, accompanied by short, informative text. • Developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. • Carefully selected Internet links to exciting websites to find out more. • Great reading practice for children who prefer fact to fiction.
Mens - White I Need My Space T-Shirt
$24.95
Mens - I need my space. Colour - White. 100% Cotton
Mini Pin Art
$17.95
Put your imagination to the test with this great Pin Art desk toy!
Wherever you are at school, work or home - you can be entertained for hours exploring the limitless sculpture making possibilities of Pin Art.
And it's so simple to use! Just tip the frame so that all the pins touch the perspex, then slide them over any object to create a 3D impression!
Newton's Cradle
$24.95
An educational demonstration of Newton's law of equal and opposite reaction and a classic executive toy.
Pin Art
$24.95
Use this Pin Art to make cool pictures and have loads of fun!
Plasma Ball
$29.95
This classic light illuminates in time with your music and also attracts to your hand when placed on the lamp! Cool and classy, this will provide hours of lighting fun.
Raccoon on the moon book
$19.95
A lively story with humorous illustrations, ideal for children who are beginning to read for themselves, or for reading aloud together. With simple rhyming text and phonic repetition, specially designed to develop essential language and early reading skills. Guidance notes for parents are included at the back of the book.
Radio Astronomer: John Bolton and a New Window on the Universe
$49.95
By (author) Peter Robertson
Hardback
Revolving Globe
$34.95
Fancy a round-the-world trip, but don’t have the time? Well with this Revolving Globe, it only takes 14 seconds!
With a 30 day spinning life on just one AA battery, The Revolving Globe is the perfect addition to any desk or shelf, and with it’s easy two-part assembly, you’ll be set up to go in less time than it takes to rotate.
Features
- Material:
Plastic
-
14-second full rotation
- Detailed map of the world
- Spins for up to 30 days non-stop on one battery
- Requires single AA battery (not included)
- High-gloss finish
Dimensions
14cm x 14cm x 14.2cm
School Holiday talks
$5.00
Astronomy Talks at the DISH these school holidays!Hear from our astronomers about the amazing science happening right now at
CSIRO’s Parkes radio telescope, Murriyang.
Science Museum Planetarium
$49.95
WINNER OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY'S YOUNG PEOPLE'S BOOK PRIZE 2019 Welcome to the museum that is always open to explore... Step inside the pages of this beautiful book to discover galleries of galactic matter, expertly curated to bring you the experience of a fascinating exhibition from the comfort of your own home. Planetarium features all aspects of space, from the Sun and our Solar System, to the lives of stars, the Milky Way and the Universe beyond. With stunning artwork from Chris Wormell and informative text by Professor Raman Prinja, Planetarium is the perfect gift for anyone with an interest in this fascinating field.
Space Odyssey Pinball
$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?
Space Puzzles
$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.
Star Globe
$39.95
An instrument to identify the main stars and constellations in both hemispheres.
Star projector and sound machine - Silver
$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.
Stellarscope
$49.95
Star finder to identify the main stars and constellations in both hemispheres.
Super Sky Rocket Launcher
$14.95
Ultra cool sky rocket gun launcher with 2 safe foam rockets!
The Dish - Blu Ray DVD
$39.95
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.
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.
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star I Know Exactly What You Are
$24.95
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little StarI know exactly what you are.
Opaque ball of hot dense gas,
million times our planet's mass,
looking small because you're far
I know exactly what you are
Written by an expert in astrophysics, this book is the perfect primer for learning exactly what those twinkling little stars are doing way up high in the sky. Each stanza explains what stars are made of and their relationship to the earth in an easy-to-understand way.
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100 Paper Spaceships to fold and fly
$19.95
Children can put their flying skills to the test with this chunky pad of brightly patterned spaceships. Each tear-out, patterned paper sheet can be folded, origami-style, into a flying spacecraft by following the step-by-step instructions included.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)
Astronomy
$14.95
How do astronomers study planets, stars and galaxies? What are rovers and where have they landed? How do different telescopes work? What is a nebula? Beginner readers can find out the answers in this book, along with lots more fascinating facts. Amazing photographs and illustrations are combined with simple, easy-to-read text and a glossary explaining all the specialist terms used. Find out more about astronomy and stargazing online via Usborne Quicklinks, where you can find out what to see and when, as well as see the latest images captured by telescopes and rovers.
Atomic Brain Ball
$9.95
The Squishy Atomic Brain Ball is loads of fun, simply squeeze and watch as the coloured water orbs pop through the outer mesh. This fun sensory toy is a great stress or fidget toy and can also be used as hand strength therapy to increase fine motor skills.
Four fun colours to choose from; green, purple, orange or blue.
Discover The Weather
$39.95
Discover the Weather Eductaional Weather Kit with Livinia Nixon.
Kit includes a reference book, sticker activity book, poster and much more!
Earth Stress Ball
$9.95
The weight of the world on your shoulders just got lighter. This worldly stress ball will help you relax after a hard day or even get you through this one.
First Sticker Book Space (Usborne)
$19.95
Strap yourself in for a rocket-fuelled adventure into the world of space. Use the stickers in this book to bring each amazing scene to life.Fitzroy's Teardrop Storm Glass
$79.95
Fitzroy's Storm Glass is a historical weather forecasting device. It is a hand-blown glass tube full of liquid that allows the user to forecast the weather* by observing the appearance of the liquid in the glass.
*While the Teardrop Storm Glass is quite beautiful, it is not 100% reliable on predicting the forecast.
PLEASE NOTE: This product comes with a wooden base, not a metal base
Foucault's Pendulum
$39.95
Foucault's Pendulum is named after the French physicist Leon Foucault and was originally exhibited to demonstrate the Earth's rotation.
Simply swing the pendulum clockwise or anti-clockwise and watch and watch as it draws intricate, geometric patterns in the sand.
From the Earth to the Moon
$49.95
Tom Hanks, Imagine Entertainment and HBO present the Emmy and Gold Globe Award winner From the Earth to the Moon, the dramatic story of the unforgettable Apollo missions and their heroic astronauts. Powerfully told through the memorable performances of Brain Cranston, Sally Field, Chris Isaak and many more, these are the stories of the men, women and children who lived, breathed and manufactured, from the power of human will, one of the greatest achievements in the history of mankind. Beautifully restored in stunning HD, the Remastered Edition updates the visual effects, adding vivid detail to the Apollo missions while remaining true to the masterful storytelling of the originalGalileo 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.
Glowing 3-D Planets
$12.95
Bring the brilliance of the celestial sky into your own room with the 8 glowing planets in our solar system! These planets out-glow all others thanks to our proprietary Glominite formula. Simply apply the reusable adhesive putty to attach planets to your ceiling. Then turn out the lights and marvel at the solar system that you've created!
Go Genius Maths
$24.95
Shortlisted (Gift of the year) 2022.
The Matching Pairs Game is a range of subject-themed educational memory games, currently Maths, English and World.
Players go on a 3-step educational journey:
1. Play the game and win as many pairs of matching cards as possible.
2. Study the cards.
3. Do the Go Genius challenge
Ages 7+
2 -4 players
Go Genius World
$24.95
The Matching Pairs Go Genius - The Matching Pairs Game is a range of subject-themed educational memory games, currently Maths, English and World. Players go on a 3-step educational journey:
1. Play the game and win as many pairs of matching cards as possible.
2. Study the cards.
3. Do the Go Genius challenge
Ages 6+
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.Liquifly Fizz Rocket
$12.95
Flies over 5 metres!
- Powered by vinegar and bicarb soda
- It's a hands-on, rocket science experiment
- Reusable for hours of play!
NASA Mug
$14.95
Drink your coffee from this iconic NASA mug for a truly out of this world start to the day!Newton's Cradle
$24.95
An educational demonstration of Newton's law of equal and opposite reaction and a classic executive toy.
Planet Crush Ball
$6.95
Squish it! Squeeze it!, Squash It!
These cool balls are galactically squishy and can be used to help children to remain calm and focused through the release of stress and excess energy.
Age 5+
Raccoon on the moon book
$19.95
A lively story with humorous illustrations, ideal for children who are beginning to read for themselves, or for reading aloud together. With simple rhyming text and phonic repetition, specially designed to develop essential language and early reading skills. Guidance notes for parents are included at the back of the book.Radio Astronomer: John Bolton and a New Window on the Universe
$49.95
By (author) Peter Robertson
Hardback
Revolving Globe
$34.95
Fancy a round-the-world trip, but don’t have the time? Well with this Revolving Globe, it only takes 14 seconds!
With a 30 day spinning life on just one AA battery, The Revolving Globe is the perfect addition to any desk or shelf, and with it’s easy two-part assembly, you’ll be set up to go in less time than it takes to rotate.
Features
- Material:
Plastic
-
14-second full rotation
- Detailed map of the world
- Spins for up to 30 days non-stop on one battery
- Requires single AA battery (not included)
- High-gloss finish
Dimensions
14cm x 14cm x 14.2cm
Selfie at The Dish Mug
$14.95
A "selfie" taken by aliens on their most recent visit to "The Dish". Yours to show off on a mug. Artwork by M. Marshall.
Space Projector Torch
$12.95
Create outer space patterns on your ceiling with this clever projector torch.The Dish - Blu Ray DVD
$39.95
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.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.
Touchable Bubbles
$7.95
Touchable bubbles the bubble that you can catch!! 3+ yearsInformation
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