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"I'm so Dishy!" Mug
$14.95
Delicate Bone Glass tea mug! Perfect for your warm drinks any time of the year.
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.
2023 Astronomy Calendar
$19.95
The calendar provides a nightly guide to what’s visible in the sky, including moon phases, planetary positions, eclipses, lunar occultations, conjunctions and meteor showers.
It includes a summary of the year indicating the best times to view the planets.
Calendar features nightly moon phases and Monthly Star maps and is 23 x 33cm in size, opening to 46 x33cm.
Maps have been designed for 25° to 45° south latitude.
Other Features:
- Additional Star Maps show the planets in the pre-dawn and post-sunset sky, especially showing interesting conjunctions of the planets with the Moon.
- Details about the Lunar occultations for the year.
- Daily reminders of eclipses, conjunctions, and meteor showers.
- "Red letter days" remind of the most notable events of the year.
3 2 1 Blast Off
$19.95
Adventure into space with this playful oversized board book, from the creators of Gotta Go, Buffalo and the All Aboard series. Haily and Kevin Meyers are the husband and wife team behind the dazzling baby product line, Lucy Darling (lucydarling.com). Haily's design work can be seen on their unique monthly sticker designs, nursery art prints, baby memory books, and multiple baby products. Their work has been featured in Pregnancy and Newborn magazine, Red Tricycle, Babiekins Magazine, Cool Mom Picks, KIWI magazine, Mollie Makes magazine, Fresh Style magazine, Mom Trends, HGTV Canada, and specialty baby shops worldwide. They live in Arizona.
3D Parkes Radio Telescope Ruler
$6.95
Watch the Parkes Radio Telescope move and grow with this 3D Ruler.
1-12 times tables on the back!
48 Piece Jumbo Floor Puzzle
$24.95
48 Piece Jumbo floor puzzle is for ages 3+ years. Size 92cm x 62cm. ( 36 In x 24 In ).
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.
8 Little Planets
$19.95
8 little planets with the sun at the centre, each one wishing it were a little bit better...Old slow Neptune felt he was behind. 165 years to circle the sun is an awful long time. But the 8th little planet didn’t need to worry. It spins on its axis in a really big hurry!
To the tune of “Ten Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed” comes a new bedtime story from bestselling author Chris Ferrie that’s sure to get little ones excited about the solar system while learning new facts about each planet!
About the Author
Chris Ferrie is an award-winning physicist and Senior Lecturer for Quantum Software and Information at the University of Technology Sydney. He has a Masters in Applied Mathematics, BMath in Mathematical Physics and a PhD in Applied Mathematics. He lives in Australia with his wife and children. Lizzy Doyle is a designer, illustrator, and author from New Jersey. She is the creator and owner of Lizzy Dee Studio where she uses her children's publishing experience and her love for all things smiley to design books, craft kits, and paper goods. Her design mind gives an edge in the illustration market where she loves creating cute characters, patterns for apparel & decor, and illustrations for licensing! Lizzy is also an avid collector of oddities & antiques, a WFMU fanatic, and you'll never see her without tea in hand.
A walk through the Southern Sky
$39.95
A Walk through the Southern Sky is a beautifully illustrated guide to the stars and constellations of the southern hemisphere. By following the simplified and easy-to-use starmaps, readers will be able to identify constellations with no equipment but normal sight and a clear night sky. This book provides clear instructions on how to determine star sizes and the distances between stars, allowing readers to move easily between constellations. The budding astronomer is introduced to the mystery and wonder of the southern sky as the myths and legends of its stars and constellations are wondrously retold. The third edition of this magical book features a new moon map, an updated list of planet positions, additional illustrations and more realistic star maps. It is an invaluable and beautiful guide for beginner stargazers, both young and old.
ABCs of Physics
$19.95
A brand-new board book series with simple explanations of complex ideas for your future genius!It only takes a small spark to ignite a child's mind! The ABCs of Physics introduces babies (and grownups!) to a new physics concept for every letter of the alphabet - all the way from atom to zero-point energy. With a tongue-in-cheek approach that adults will love, this instalment of the Baby University board book series is the perfect way to introduce basic concepts to even the youngest physicists.
aMaze Ball
$19.95
The aMaze Ball by IS Gifts is a handheld spherical maze game.
All you have to do is get the ball from the top of the maze to the bottom! To start, find the mini ball bearing in the maze and navigate it to the top or bottom of the maze, and into the hole. The ball bearing will travel through the inside of the ball, and pop out of the opposite side, where you can start the process all over again!
Recommended for Ages 8 years+
An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth
$29.95
An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth is an inspirational memoir of space exploration and hard-won wisdom, from an astronaut who has spent a lifetime making the impossible a reality.
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)
Astronaut in Space Puzzle
$29.95
Age Grading 8+ years. Puzzle Size approx 343mm x 498mm. 300 piece puzzle
Astronaut Puzzle
$29.95
Floor Puzzle
Age 4+
36 pieces includes moon, satellite and The Hubble Space Telescope.
Space poster included
69cm x 66cm
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.
Astronomy 2023 Australia
$29.95
This annual gem (produced each year since 1991) continues to take the Australian stargazer on a wondrous journey of the night sky. This critically acclaimed work, produced by three well known experts in the field, takes a unique approach to explaining and identifying the Sun, Moon, planets and constellations; it is simply the best publication.
Australia Weather Station
$39.95
Map of Australia shaped storm glass with a beechwood base. Once used by seafarers to predict oncoming storms, this historical device responds to atmospheric fluctuations to forecast the weather!
Bacteria Farm
$29.95
The Bacteria Farm is a great first biology kit for any budding scientist. Cultivate & observe bacteria from different samples with a variety of experiments.
Recommended ages 8+
Bacteria Growing Set
$29.95
Build your own culture setup. Learn about the science of invisible organisms - Bacteria! sample different bacteria and culture them. Create disgustingly beautiful Bacteria Art! Includes printed tracing cards with 3 levels of difficulty. For ages 8+ years.
Contents:
- 3 Petri Dishes
- 3 Tracing Cards
- 3 Collecting Vials
- 1 Pipette
- 1 Stirring Rod
- 1 Pair of Gloves
- 3 Cotton Swabs
- 1 Plastic Cup
- 1 Small Magnifier
- 1 pair of Goggles
- 1 Instruction Manual
Bad Astronomy - Philip Plait
$29.95
"Bad Astronomy is just plain good! Philip Plait clears up every misconception on astronomy and space you never knew you suffered from." --Stephen Maran, Author of Astronomy for Dummies and editor of The Astronomy and Astrophysics Encyclopedia. "Thank the cosmos for the bundle of star stuff named Philip Plait, who is the world's leading consumer advocate for quality science in space and on Earth. This important contribution to science will rest firmly on my reference library shelf, ready for easy access the next time an astrologer calls." --Dr. Michael Shermer, Publisher of Skeptic magazine, monthly columnist for Scientific American, and author of The Borderlands of Science.
Bath Bomb Fizzy Science Kit
$39.95
This giant kit contains everything you need to make crazy shaped, coloured bath bombs! Comes with 19 different mould shapes 3 colours to mix, fragrance, sparkly mica and all the chemicals you need.
Binoculars - Sheldon & Hammond (LUCID)
$89.95
The Lucid View Series of binoculars by Barska are a great multi-purpose binocular ideal for sporting events, backpacking, hiking, bird watching.
Shock absorbing rubber armoring helps protect the binoculars during transport and use, while fully coated optics and BK-7 roof prisms provide a bright clear image. The dual hinge bridge design helps keep these compact and the central focus knob provides on-the-go convenience.
- 8x magnification
- 21mm objective lens
- field of view: 128m@1000m
- close focus: 5m
- prism glass: BK-7
- exit pupil: 2.6mm
Binoculars - Sheldon & Hammond (TREND)
$99.95
BARSKA offers a large variety of binoculars using the latest advances in technology in sports optics. Our binoculars can be used outdoors to view wildlife, stars, or even aquatic species as we have models specially designed for terrestrial, celestial, and aquatic viewings. Using the best technology, our lenses create clear, crisp, and distinct images to enhance the user's experience. The Trend binoculars come with strap and case.
- 8x magnification
- 21mm objective lens
- field of view: 128m@1000m
- close focus: 5m
- prism glass: BK-7
- exit pupil: 2.6mm
Biology Ponderables
$39.95
Here is the essential guide to biology, an authoritative reference book and fold out timeline that examines how we have uncovered the secrets of lifethe most complex process in the Universe.
From the workings of molecules to the way entire oceans or continents of lifeforms interact, biology seeks to understand how it is that something can be alive, how it fends off death and how it leaves more life in its wake.
We follow the journey through the history of life science to find out why the dolphin got its name (it is the womb fish), how a seven-foot strand of DNA is able to build your body, and what gives a lobster its blue blood. The great names, such as Darwin and Linnaeus, are joined by lesser known discoverers, such as Karl von Frisch who discovered that bees dance and Jan Baptist van Helmont who found a plant uses air and water to grow. Biology today is still very much a live science, finding a purpose in robot design and helping us to understand non-living complex systems like the Internet. Biology has changed the way we understand ourselves. What will it tell us next?
Blue and White Keyring
$9.95
Always remember your trip to the Parkes Radio Telescope with this keyring.
Or keep it as a reminder to cross a visit to The Dish off your bucket list!
Approx. 4.5CM x 4CM
Blue and White Magnet
$7.95
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. 4.5CM x 4CM
Blue and White Pin
$4.95
Always remember your trip to the Parkes Radio Telescope with this pin.
Or keep it as a reminder to cross a visit to The Dish off your bucket list!
Keep it close and add it to your hat pin collection!
Approx. 2.5CM x 2CM
Bubble Science Kit
$19.95
Discover the secrets of soap bubbles with the Magnoidz ‘Science of Bubbles’ Science Kit! This fun and educational science kit is packed with experiments and interesting facts about the science of bubbles.
Learn the secrets of soap bubbles and how to create an array of different bubbles using the items included inside the box. Investigate the properties of water and how attracting forces hold the surface of water together, and more fun facts such as the secrets to the soap bubble’s rainbow of colours.
The fun doesn’t stop there, the educational resource book is full of interesting facts and experiments such as these!
Bumper sticker - 'The Dish'
$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.
Celestial Buddies
$34.95
Celestial Buddies is an original line of plush characters each personifying a celestial body occupying our heavens. The Celestial Buddies' "Big Bang" moment occurred after the creator of this miniature stuffed universe saw a documentary series on the Solar System and realized that there were no plush toys depicting our planetary neighbours. So she set to work, and Celestial Buddies is the result.
Cloud Weather Station
$39.95
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 Cloud Weather Station is quite beautiful, it is not 100% reliable on predicting the forecast.
Collectable Die-Cast Pencil Sharpener Astronaut
$7.95
Collectable Miniature Di-Cast
Pencil Sharpener
Collectable Die-Cast Pencil Sharpener Lunar Module
$7.95
Collectable Miniature Di-Cast
Pencil Sharpener
Collectable Die-Cast Pencil Sharpener Space Shuttle
$7.95
Collectable Miniature Di-Cast
Pencil Sharpener
Space Shuttle
Collectable Die-Cast Pencil Sharpener Space Shuttle Aircraft
$7.95
Collectable Miniature Di-Cast
Pencil Sharpener
Space Shuttle
Collectable Die-Cast Pencil Sharpener Spaceship
$7.95
Collectable Miniature Di-Cast
Pencil Sharpener
Collectable Die-Cast Pencil Sharpener World Globe
$7.95
Collectable Miniature Di-Cast
Pencil Sharpener
Cosmic Challenge
$69.95
Listing more than 500 sky targets, both near and far, in 187 challenges, this observing guide will test novice astronomers and advanced veterans alike. Its unique mix of Solar System and deep-sky targets will have observers hunting for the Apollo lunar landing sites, searching for satellites orbiting the outermost planets, and exploring hundreds of star clusters, nebulae, distant galaxies, and quasars. Each target object is accompanied by a rating indicating how difficult the object is to find, an in-depth visual description, an illustration showing how the object realistically looks, and a detailed finder chart to help you find each challenge quickly and effectively. The guide introduces objects often overlooked in other observing guides and features targets visible in a variety of conditions, from the inner city to the dark countryside. Challenges are provided for the naked eye, through binoculars and the largest backyard telescopes.
Cosmic Chronicles Fred Watson
$34.95
Are we alone in the Universe? Where did the Moon come from? How do we know what stars are made of? Could there really be a future in asteroid mining?
In Cosmic Chronicles, Fred Watson – Australia’s Astronomer-at-Large and bestselling author – explores the hottest topics in space science and astronomy.
Watson presents the most up-to-date knowledge on everything from light echoing around the cosmos, the mechanics of black holes and how to navigate the hidden delights of nightfall, to the most profound questions facing humankind. With mind-bending stories from the frontiers of science, Cosmic Chronicles is an expert’s view of what we know and how we know it.
‘Despite the complexity of the Universe, you feel as though you’ve always been part of unravelling its mysteries as you read Fred Watson’s entertaining new book. You will explore its history, spot things in the night sky you’ve never noticed before, and if you’re hoping for a wild new travel adventure, you’ll learn how to go to space without contaminating the cosmos with pesky earthly microbes. Bonus!’ ― Amanda Bauer, head of education and public outreach, Large Synoptic Survey Telescope
‘Fred Watson's new book, Cosmic Chronicles: A user’s guide to the Universe, is a superb romp through the historical, cultural and scientific astronomical phenomena that surround us every day. Fred is a national treasure for his witty and incisive descriptions of science, fun and interesting to all. The book spans medieval astronomers to NASA deep space missions and even includes Goldilocks and The Terminator (revealed as serene and even romantic). Enjoy!’ ― Col. Pamela A. Melroy, USAF (ret.), former NASA Astronaut
‘Full of science and wonder, this book will leave you looking upwards.’ ― Richard Glover, ABC Radio
Cosmic Messengers - The Limits of Astronomy in an Unruly Universe
$59.95
Martin Harwit, author of the influential book Cosmic Discovery, asks key questions about the scope of observational astronomy. Humans have long sought to understand the world we inhabit. Recent realization of how our unruly Universe distorts information before it ever reaches us reveals distinct limits on hoe well we will inevitably be thwarted by ever-more complex distortions and will never untangle the data completely. Observational astronomy, and the cost of pursuing it, will then have reached an inherent end. Only some totally different lines of approach, as yet unknown and potentially far more costly, might then need to emerge if we wish to learn more. This accessible book is written for all astronomers, astrophysicists, and those curious about how well we will ever understand the Universe and the potential costs of pushing those limits.
Cosmic Rocket
$19.95
COSMIC ROCKET - SCIENCE EXPERIMENT KIT
Make up your rocket and decorate it with the included stickers.
Simply add baking powder and vinegar, then watch it shoot up in the sky about 10 metres high.
This kit is recommended for children over 14 years old and is to be used outside only.
FEATURES
- A working rocket that’s powered by vinegar and baking soda (not included)
- Rocket shoots up to 15m into the air!
- Approved and recommended by the London Science Museum
SPECIFICATIONS
- Stands 15.5 cm tall
- Includes everything your rocket needs except the fuel (vinegar and baking soda)
- A detailed book of instructions and fun rocket science also included
- Age 14+
CSIRO Parkes Radio Telescope Glow In The Dark Adult Cap - Black
$24.95
A black cap displaying southern hemisphere constellations. This cap also Glows in the Dark.
CSIRO Parkes Radio Telescope Glow In The Dark Adult Cap - Navy
$24.95
A Navy cap displaying southern hemisphere constellations. This cap also Glows in the Dark.
CSIRO Parkes Radio Telescope Kids Cap - Pink
$19.95
A must have cap for all kids. Very bright and colourful.Information
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