+Categories
- Astronomy Resources
- Books
- DVDs
- Science Kits
- Posters
- Toys and Puzzles
- Souvenirs
- Clothing
- Gifts for Geeks
- Gifts
- Events
- Australia Telescope Compact Array Merchandise
VISIT THE DISH
Products
My First Color-By-Sticker Book
$19.95
Designed for young children, this activity book features 14 simple pictures to complete with large stickers. Kids place numbered stickers on matching numbers in each outer scene, bringing to life an astronaut, a splashdown landing, our solar system, and more!
- Simple sticker art projects are perfect for little hands
- Sturdy card stock pages
- All the pages are perforated for easy removal
Nanoblock - Astronaut
$11.95
The original micro-sized building block. Small blocks, big fun. Nanoblock is a micro-sized building block designed in Japan in 2008. Fun to build - attractive to display - interesting to collect. A piece of Nanoblock is the start of infinite creativity.
120 pieces.
Nanoblock - Astronaut Pressure Suit
$11.95
The original micro-sized building block. Small blocks, big fun. Nanoblock is a micro-sized building block designed in Japan in 2008. Fun to build - attractive to display - interesting to collect. A piece of Nanoblock is the start of infinite creativity.
130 Pieces
Nanoblock - Astronomical Telescope
$11.95
The original micro-sized building block. Small blocks, big fun. Nanoblock is a micro-sized building block designed in Japan in 2008. Fun to build - attractive to display - interesting to collect. A piece of Nanoblock is the start of infinite creativity.
70 pieces
Nanoblock - Lunar Module
$44.95
The original micro-sized building block. Not for children under 3 years old. 12+ 1360 pieces.
Nanoblock - Planet Earth and the Moon
$44.95
The original micro-sized building blocks. Not suitable for children under 3 years. 12+ 1030 pieces
Nanoblock - Rocket & Launch Pad
$29.95
The original micro-sized building block. Small blocks, big fun. Nanoblock is a micro-sized building block designed in Japan in 2008. Fun to build - attractive to display - interesting to collect. A piece of Nanoblock is the start of infinite creativity.
610 pieces.
Nanoblock - Saturn v Rocket
$19.95
The original micro-sized building block. Small blocks, big fun. Nanoblock is a micro-sized building block designed in Japan in 2008. Fun to build - attractive to display - interesting to collect. A piece of Nanoblock is the start of infinite creativity.
370 pieces
Nanoblock - Space Center Deluxe Edition
$74.95
The original micro-sized building block. Not suitable for children under 3 years old. 12+ 1560 pieces.
Nanoblock - Space Collection
$9.95
The original micro-sized building block. Small blocks, big fun. Nanoblock is a micro-sized building block designed in Japan in 2008. Fun to build - attractive to display - interesting to collect. A piece of Nanoblock is the start of infinite creativity.
6 to collect. Each packet includes 1 of 6 designs.
Possible Designs are:
- Astronaut
- Astronaut Pressure Suit
- Alien
- Rocket
- UFO
- ISS
Nanoblock - Vixen Astronomical Telescope Porta ll A80Mf
$44.95
The original micro-sized building block. Not suitable for children under 3. 12+ 460 pieces.
On the Moon
$19.95
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to go to the Moon? This beautifully 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.
On-The-Go Game Duo Space Adventure
$19.95
Travel the galaxy with two all-time favourite games as you move planets and rockets across the grids printed on this handy travel bag. Includes ten wooden counters, a wooden die, and instructions.
Outer Space
$19.95
Take turns playing cards to create an EVER-EXPANDING GALAXY!
Strategically place your cards to create giant constellations, massive nebulas, supermassive black holes, and more!
Can you find the perfect space to place your cards for an astronomical score?
Outer Space Activity Book
$14.95
Blast off for OUTER SPACE!
Children will have hours of far-out fun with this activity book. It's filled with mazes, word searches, colouring pages, and more!
Featuring 64 full colour pages on high-quality paper.
With over 50 activities -Mases, matching games, sudoku, word searches, far-out facts, word scrambles, and more!
Outer Space Shadow Book
$24.95
A bedtime shadow book
3-2-1 Blastoff! Let's explore outer space!
Travel to the moon, sun and stars as you learn fun facts about planets, comets, the Milky Way, and more! Buckle up and get ready for an outer space adventure from our very own Earth!
Use a flashlight to shine the images on your bedroom wall!
Recommended for ages 3-9
Planet Dig Earth
$29.95
Channel your inner geologist to excavate 8 crystals and rocks from the Earth and 1 from the Moon.
Use the wooden mallet, chisel and dust brush included to chip away at the Earth to discover buried crystals and fossils..
Includes:
- Clay Earth with 8 crystals and rocks buried inside
- Clay Moon with a piece of granite buried inside
- Wooden mallet, chisel and dust brush
- Keychain to display one of your crystals
Information and instructions booklet included
Planetarium Easy - Build Astronomy
$24.95
Build your own planetarium and rotate the constellation plate until it matches the date and time. Have the direction you are facing (North, South, East or West) pointed towards you. Then use the chart to find out which constellations you can see in the sky!
Contents:
- Timber parts
- Battery Holder
- Constellation Plate Charts
- Projection cover
- Switch (on/off)
- Screwdriver
- Bolts
- LED bulb
- Double Sided tape
- Instructions
29 pieces. 8+ Ages
Planetarium Projector
$59.95
Turn your bedroom into your very own planetarium theatre! Illuminate a darkened room by casting projections of the stars in the night sky and space-themed images across the ceiling and walls.
Features:
- Northern and Southern Hemisphere star maps
- Cutting-edge space images on 4 disks
- Adjustable focus lens for different-sized rooms
- Hangs on wall or rests on table top
- Sleep under the stars with nightlight mode
Pocket Microscope
$19.95
This pocket microscope is perfect for budding biologists, or those who want to explore the world in more detail. With a 20x - 40x zoom, even the smallest item is easy to get sharp and in view. The microscope comes with 2 blank slides, instruction leaflet and batteries are included.
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
Scratch and Sketch Constellation Activity Book
$24.95
Scratch the white outlines with the wooden stylus to reveal rainbow swirl or glittery foil beneath. Trace the constellations to make them magically sparkle just like stars!
It's amazing to look up at the night sky and see millions of stars. You might see groups of stars that form the outline of familiar shapes, like a dog or a dolphin. Star shapes are called constellations, and there are many famous ones named after ancient legends and mythical creatures. Learn about these cosmic creations as you trace them with the handy wooden stylus!
Scratch Book Contains:
- 10 black coated gold or silver glitter pages
- 10 black coated colourful swirl pages
- 20 drawing and descriptions of constellations
- 20 extra pages for doodling
- Wooden stylus for drawing
Scratch and Sketch Outer Space Activity Book
$24.95
Scratch and Sketch across the stars! Learn why the Moon shines, what the Sun is made up of, and what happens during an eclipse. Meet the planets that make up the solar system. Follow the life cycle of a star. Glimpse the mysterious black hole at the center of our galaxy. And check out incredible things that you can see for yourself in the night sky! Use the included stylus to uncover sparkles and colours as you trace and draw.
Scratch Book Contains:
- 10 black coated gold or silver glitter pages
- 10 black coated colourful swirl pages
- 20 outer space pages that take you on an epic space journey
- 20 extra pages for sketching and doodling
- Wooden stylus for drawing
See Inside Space Stations and other Spacecraft
$24.95
Calling all space cadets: Usborne assigns you a mission to see inside these extraordinary space stations and spacecrafts from the beginning of the space race to the latest missions to Mars and beyond. With over 70 flaps to lift, space-mad children can explore this information-packed book for hours. Written in association with the UK Space Agency.
Illustrations: Full colour throughout
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.
Selfish
$29.95
You and your former friends are floating in space and your oxygen supplies are running low. Only the first back to the ship will survive.
This devious strategy game is a race through the vast and dangerous void of space to be the first to reach the spaceship. Attempt to move closer toward survival while desperately preserving your oxygen supply and simultaneously sabotaging your fellow astronauts.
Do you have what it takes to survive in space, and better yet, make sure you're the only one that does? Meteorically selfish and ruthless behavior will be needed to survive against wormholes, asteroid fields, laser blasts, and most dangerous of all, each other!
Solar System Bracelet
$19.95
Check out this solar system bracelet. Please note this bracelet does come with a matte finish.
Solar System Colouring Book
$14.95
Children will have hours of fun with this colouring book, filled with far-out art of our solar system! Sturdy colouring book features 35 pages of outer space colouring pictures, with bold, one-sided printing on high-quality paper.
Solar System Puzzle and Lunch Box
$29.95
Includes:
- 100 piece puzzle
- Insulated collectible lunch bag
- Poster
For ages 5+
Space Discovery Kit
$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.
Space Maze
$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?
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.
Space Snap Cards
$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.
Space Trivia
$14.95
Expand your knowledge of outer space with 50 fun quiz cards!
Ages 5+
The Legend of the Seven Sisters
$19.95
As you look up into the sky at night you can see many stars.
The Wongutha people of the Eastern Goldfields area of Western Australia tell stories about the stars, explaining how the stars came to be where they are. Some stars are grouped together and have special names.
One of these groups of stars is called the Seven Sisters. The Sisters were beautiful women who used to visit the earth and wander the land. This is the story of why they appear in their position in the night sky.
The Solar System
$14.95
What is the surface of Mars like? Why does Venus glow in the dark?How do scientists explore faraway planets? In this book you'll find out the answers and lots more fascinating facts about the Solar System.
What is the surface of Mars like? Why does Venus glow in the dark?
How do scientists explore faraway planets?
In this book you'll find out the answers and lots more fascinating facts about the Solar System.
The Solar System
$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.
The Solar System Floor Puzzle
$24.95
- 48 Extra-thick cardboard pieces
- Easy to clean surface
- Helps develop problem-solving skills
- Fun for ages 3 and up
The Space Wonders of the Universe
$19.95
Discover the space wonders of the universe like you've never seen them before!
With beautiful and detailed illustrations by Jenny Wren, this book will both inform and amaze those longing to learn about the universe and all of its wonders.
Under the Stars: Astrophysics for Bedtime
$44.95
Under the Stars: Astrophysics for Bedtime transports curious kids and inquisitive adults on an incredible journey through the night sky. Explore our solar system from the comfort of your cosy bedroom. Find out why the sky is blue. Fly around a black hole and peer inside! Learn why Jupiter has stripes
When astrophysicists Lisa Harvey-Smith isn't looking skyward, she is answering the smart questions of school kids. Her engaging storytelling in this colourfully illustrated book brings the night sky to life, giving amazing new perspectives to young explorers who are always asking, 'Why?'
Up, Up, and Away Shadow Book!
$24.95
I went to the beach to fly my new kite. I let out the string and held on so tight!
Let little ones wing their way to sleep as they follow the kites journey past a bird, a balloon, airplane, rocket and beyond! Use your flashlight to cast delightful shadow images on your wall or ceiling, befriending the dark as lyrical rhymes take you up, up, and away!
Use a flashlight to shine the images on your bedroom wall!
Ages 3-9
Virtuality Glasses
$34.95
Immerse yourself in new worlds with these amazing glasses. Download any compatible VR app, insert your smartphone and be transported. Turn any smartphone into your personal virtual reality device. Virtuality VR Glasses allow the user to adjust the lens focus and headband strap, for clear and comfortable viewing.
Where's Wally? In Outer Space Activity Book
$14.95
Join Wally on an amazing adventure in outer space (and don't forget to pack a pen or pencil). Solve puzzles and play games that are out of this world! Can you find a super special star? Search for hundreds more things as you go and have fun with the crazy cosmic stickers too! Wow!
Have you found Wally yet?
Why is Uranus Upside down ?
$24.95
A highly entertaining and informative introduction to our planet and the universe we live in. Have you ever wondered what dark matter is or why galaxies collide? Or why the Moon is gradually drifting away from Earth? Space is really, really big, as Douglas Adams once pointed out, and there is no better guide to it than Fred Watson, astronomer to the stars. Fred Watson has taken the many, many questions that have been asked by listeners of his popular, long-running radio shows, and answered them in Why Is Uranus Upside Down? * How can you identify the constellations? * Does the Earth wobble? * Could you dump nuclear waste into the Sun? * What makes planets round? * Where's the nearest black hole? * Are there other universes? * Can we ever know everything? This highly entertaining and informative introduction to our planet and the Universe we live in is a must-read for enquiring minds of all ages.
Wood Worx
$24.95
Wood Worx projects are made from a high quality and sustainable wood source. Each individual project is easy to assemble and finish. Everything needed to produce an awesome result has been included in this kit, and best of all, you'll have made it yourself! With so many cool designs available, the hardest thing about Wood Worx is which one to choose!
What's Inside?
- 14 Wooden Pcs
- 5 Paint Pots
- Tube of glue
- Double ended paintbrush
- Sticker sheet
- Instructions
Information
Payment Method
