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2020 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.
A Short History of Nearly Everything - Bill Bryson
$29.95
Bill Bryson describes himself as a reluctant traveller: but even when he stays safely in his own study at home, he can't contain his curiosity about the world around him. A Short History of Nearly Everything is his quest to find out everything that has happened from the Big Bang to the rise of civilization - how we got from there, being nothing at all, to here, being us. Bill Bryson's challenge is to take subjects that normally bore the pants off most of us, like geology, chemistry and particle physics, and see if there isn't some way to render them comprehensible to people who have never thought they could be interested in science. It's not so much about what we know, as about how we know what we know. How do we know what is in the centre of the Earth, or what a black hole is, or where the continents were 600 million years ago? How did anyone ever figure these things out? On his travels through time and space, he encounters a splendid collection of astonishingly eccentric, competitive, obsessive and foolish scientists, like the painfully shy Henry Cavendish who worked out many conundrums like how much the Earth weighed, but never bothered to tell anybody about many of his findings. In the company of such extraordinary people, Bill Bryson takes us with him on the ultimate eye-opening journey, and reveals the world in a way most of us have never seen it before.
Adults Starry t - shirt
$24.95
Available in sizes Medium, Large, XLarge and XXLargeAntique Map 1100pc Puzzle
$29.95
Learn about the world as our ancestors did with this 1100 piece plastic Antique World Map. You can piece together Hondius' world map, first published in 1630. 38cm x 59cm in size.Apollo 11 Commemorative Pen and USB Set
$49.95
This CSIRO Apollo 11 Merchandise commemorates the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 and the CSIRO Parkes Radio Telescope’s involvement in the historic broadcast of the TV pictures worldwide. This merchandise is exclusive to the CSIRO Parkes Radio Telescope Visitor’s Centre and Parkes Dish Shop and is available for a limited time only!
Available in 2 colours - black and grey. USBs are 4GB.
Pen and USB come in a commemorative box, as shown in images.
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)
Astro - Light ( USB Powered )
$19.95
Your USB Astro Light is the perfect space age accessory for any budding astronaut or explorer! Plug him into the USB socket of your computer and he will float on the end of his cord ready to light up! Pull back his space suit visor to illuminate your darkened office and position him to float and light your way! Complete with 30cm poseable USB cord, you can move and bend him any direction you choose! Perfect for use when working at night or on public transport.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.Binoculars - Compact 10 x 25 mm
$24.95
These handy binoculars boast 8x magnification and 21mm objective lenses. This model is lightweight, and comes with its own carry case, making it perfect for bird-watching, hiking,sports, the theatre – anywhere you’d like to get a closer look at somethingBrain Athlete
$9.95
Price is for one book.
An assortment of 3 brain-training books: Code Breaking, Smart Logic and Critical Thinking, to challenge the mind. Each title contains differing levels of puzzles to battle against the clock and each give readers a good cerebral workout!
The Lagoon Groups range of licensed Rubiks puzzles bring together art and intelligence through beautiful vintage designs and mind-bending play. Each product has a Rubik’s challenge level, so you can select your level of difficulty.
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!
Caffeine mug
$14.95
Caffeine molecule mug Decorated with cutting edge representations of the great ideas of science.Classic Wooden Puzzles
$9.95
Take apart and reassemble these difficult wooden puzzles. Test yourself and your friends and family. Each different puzzles has a different difficulty rating!Comets! Visitors From Deep Space
$39.95
Join David J. Eicher in this fast-paced and entertaining journey through the history, present, and future of these important yet mysterious cosmic bodies. The author carefully explores the ideas relating comets and life on Earth - and the danger posed by impacts. He finishes with practical, how-to techniques, tips, and tricks on how to successfully observe comets and even to capture your own images of them.CSIRO Parkes Radio Telescope Glow In The Dark Adult Cap - Navy
$14.95
A Navy cap displaying southern hemisphere constellations. This cap also Glows in the Dark.Desktop Globe
$19.95
This 10cm diameter globe shows the political world map. Both functional and decorative. It makes a perfect paperweight.
Antique colour sold out - coming back soon!
Die Cast Space Shuttle With Light and Sound
$29.95
This is a detailed die-cast pull back model of a NASA space shuttle. This 8 inch die cast metal and plastic pullback is sure to please both young and old alike! It features opening roof and pull back action.- Opening roof
- Pull back action
- Light up wings
- Sound of take off
- Die Cast metal with small plastic parts
- Suitable for ages 3+ years
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.Einstein's Telescope
$29.95
Astronomers have long known that the Universe is expanding, but everything they could see indicated that gravity should be slowing this spread. Instead, it appears that the Universe is accelerating its expansion and that something stronger than gravity --dark energy -- is at work. In Einstein's Telescope Evalyn Gates, a University of Chicago astrophysicist, transports us to the edge of contemporary science to explore the revolutionary tool that unlocks the secrets of these little-understood cosmic constituents. Based on Einstein's theory of general relativity, gravitational lensing, or "Einstein's Telescope," is enabling new discoveries that are taking us toward the next revolution in scientific thinking -- one that may change forever our notions of where the Universe came from and where it is going.Einstein: A Life
$29.95
The first full-scale biography of the most renowned name in science to be written since those who closely guarded his privacy have died. Based on 20 years of research and interviews with intimate friends and associates willing to discuss Einstein as never before, this riveting book details his childhood and youth. Contains extensive material on his adult life never published before to reveal the crux of Einstein's personality and private life in a way few others have. Includes rare photographs.Eureka
$39.95
The common language of genius: Eureka! While the roads that lead to breakthrough scientific discovery can be as varied and complex as the human mind, the moment of insight for all scientists is remarkably similar. The word "eureka!", attributed to the ancient Greek mathematician Archimedes, has come to express that universal moment of joy, wonder-and even shock-at discovering something entirely new. In this collection of twelve scientific stories, Leslie Alan Horvitz describes the drama of sudden insight as experienced by a dozen distinct personalities, detailing discoveries both well known and obscure. From Darwin, Einstein, and the team of Watson and Crick to such lesser known luminaries as fractal creator Mandelbrot and periodic table mastermind Dmitri Medellev, Eureka! perfectly illustrates Louis Pasteur's quip that chance favors the prepared mind. The book also describes how amateur scientist Joseph Priestley stumbled onto the existence of oxygen in the eighteenth century and how television pioneer Philo Farnsworth developed his idea for a TV screen while plowing his family's Idaho farm.Extreme Cosmos - Bryan Gaensler
$29.95
Extreme Cosmos is an astronomy book that not only offers amazing facts and figures but also reveals the remarkable richness of the Universe and the incredible physics that modern astronomy has unveiled. Find out about hypervelocity stars moving through space at more than 3 million kilometres per hour, distant gamma-ray bursts that can outshine the rest of the Universe, neutron stars that spin mor...e than 700 times per second, and the cosmic catastrophe that will unfold two billion years from now when the Milky Way and Andromeda galaxies collide. This book will take you on a journey of extreme proportions that will leave you in awe, and renew your sense of the overwhelming complexity and scale of our Universe.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.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.Illustrated World 1100pc Puzzle
$29.95
Kids can have fun learning about the world with this large 1100 piece plastic Illustrated World Map. 38cm x 59cm in size.Ladies - I need my space t-shirt
$24.95
Ladies - I need my space t-shirt. 100% cotton.Liquid Hand Boiler
$19.95
Not only is this a beautiful glass ornament, it also displays a fundamental scientific law. In 1787 Jacques Charles discovered that a gas volume is proportional to its absolute temperature, or in other words, as the temperature increases, the volume will increase. This became known as Charles’ Law, and it explains to us how this amazing Hand Boiler works. The gas molecules in the container speed up as the temperature increases, and this in turn increases the pressure in one chamber and shoots the liquid into the next, thus creating a stunning liquid display!This product makes a beautiful simple display of a complex scientific principle or an interesting gift for the science minded, artistic or hard to buy for person.
Caution: Fragile glass, flammable, not recommended for children under the age of three.
Liquifly Fizz Rocket
$14.95
Flies over 5 metres!
Liquifly Water Powered Rocket
$39.95
This kit is designed to demonstrate the principles of thrust, acceleration and jet propulsion. The science behind launching the LiquiFly Water-Powered Rocket is the same as any other rockets - create thrust from water and air. Bam goes the rocket!!
This kit has everything you need is in the kit. Takes approximately 2 minutes to set-up.
Try experimenting with different water levels, and varying the air pressure to test how thrust is affected. Full instructions are provided in each kit - covering safety, set-up and how to really max out your thrust.
Note: Adult supervision is required for this activity. Improper use of this device could cause injury.
Contains:
- bottle
- set of fins
- two valves - low launch valve and high launch valve
- hose
- pump optimised for use with the Liquifly kit
- detailed instructions
Lunarscope - Dobsonian Telescope
$129.95
Explore all the craters and mountains of the moon with this compact and lightweight 76/300 Dobsonian telescope.
Includes a detailed map of the Moon!
Magnetic Sculpture
$14.95
Magnetic Sculpture
Relaxing and creative. Create your own sculpture then recreate as you please.
Lovely for the desktop makes a beautiful gift.
Mens - I need my space t-shirt (blue)
$24.95
Mens - I need my space t-shirt. Colour - Blue 100% cotton.
Mens - I need my space t-shirt (Green)
$24.95
Mens - I need my space t-shirt. Colour - Green 100% cotton.
Mercury Mova Globe
$229.95
It's a direct look at an image few people have the privilege of experiencing–Mercury as seen from space. Similar in appearance to the earth's moon, Mercury is riddled with craters left by space rocks, and its brown colour gives it an air of mystery. Every detail is depicted with impressive realism using satellite images, scaled down and carefully added to this globe - it's as close to a firsthand encounter as you can get.- Uses images from NASA
- Turns using ambient light
- Hidden magnets provide movement
- No cords or batteries
Metallic Ooze
$7.95
Everyone loves oozy, stretchy slime. And to make it even better this one is metallic and multicoloured.
Moonphase Maps
$19.95
Moon Phase Maps are 18 Photo-Maps of the Waxing Moon - (9 double sided A4 size sheets) with waterproof coating. All major craters and seas identified, along with Valleys, Ridges, Rilles, faults, domes, ghost craters and crater chains marked along the terminator.
Neptune Mova Globe
$229.95
The MOVA globe ( 12cm ) is the first member of a new family of objects that come quietly to life when touched by light, without wires or batteries. The globe floats at a point of perfect balance between buoyant forces and gravitational forces, and slowly turns as it feels the force of the Earth's magnetic field and the energy carried in light. Its perpetual, quiet motion brings a tranquil point of focus to a room. Add more light and watch Neptune spin faster, dim the setting and observe it slowing. It really is an amazing sight to see!
The MOVA globe works similarly to a compass in that the Earth's magnetic field makes this work!
Newton's Cradle
$24.95
An educational demonstration of Newton's law of equal and opposite reaction and a classic executive toy.
Night to Daylight Mug
$19.95
Waken the entire world with you as you pour your morning coffee! When your hot beverage is added, night changes to daytime.
Orbit: Earth's Extraordinary Journey
$49.95
For the first time ever, this astonishing series charts the progress of the Earth as it undertakes its incredible annual orbit around the Sun. From stunning space imagery to in-your-face storm chasing, this series showcases the incredible power of our planet's epic journey around the Sun.
Paper Shuttle Model
$19.95
Includes
6 puzzle sheets with 60 pieces and assembly instructions.
Assembled model is 30cm tall.
Pin Art
$24.95
Make art in seconds. Just push the object you want to make a 3D impression of, into the fine metal pins at the back. It's as simple as that!
Planet Earth II BBC earth
$49.95
Captured in stunning Ultra-high definition detail, Planet Earth II is an immersive exploration of the jungles, mountains, deserts, islands, grasslands and cities of the world. Journey to the four corners of the globe to discover the extreme forces that shape life in each of these iconic landscapes and the remarkable ways animals manage to overcome the challenges of surviving in the wildest places on Earth. From eye-to-eye encounters with incredible creatures to epic journeys through breathtaking wildernesses, experience the wonder of the natura world as never before.
Planet Earth the collection BBC earth
$79.95
Captured in stunning Ultra-high definition detail, Planet Earth II is an immersive exploration of the jungles, mountains, deserts, islands, grasslands and cities of the world. Journey to the four corners of the globe to discover the extreme forces that shape life in each of these iconic landscapes and the remarkable ways animals manage to overcome the challenges of surviving in the wildest places on Earth. From eye-to-eye encounters with incredible creatures to epic journeys through breathtaking wildernesses, experience the wonder of the natura world as never before.Information
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