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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.
Coding and Computer Science Kit
$44.95
Discover the fundamentals of coding and computer science without a computer! Impress your digital native friends with your initials encoded in a cool binary necklace. Race the clock to sort objects by weight, using real sorting algorithms, just like computers do billions of times a day. Make an encryption device to uncover the secrets of ancient and modern message encryption. Write a program to guide a friend through a hidden maze and crack the code to create surprising, pixelated pictures.
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 Spaceship
$7.95
Collectable Miniature Di-Cast
Pencil Sharpener
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+
Dark Sparklers
$39.95
Bill Yidumduma Harney is Senior Aboriginal Elder of the Wardaman community west of Katherine N.T. He is well-known through his 1996 book Born Under the Paperbark Tree, and the 2002 SBS film of his family and land, the Menngen White Cockatoo Country. The rock art of this area is famous for striped figures of the Lightning Brothers and other Spiritual Ancestors; and his tourist ventures give large numbers of people the chance to see these Dreaming of his people.
Stockman, land rights pioneer, story-teller par excellence and original painter, this custodian of sites as well as stories has always talked of the moon and stars On Top. In 1998 he asked Dr Hugh Cairns if he would write a book with him on his astronomy... Dark Sparklers is the result, and above all is an intriguing insight into a rather amazing modern Aboriginal Elder who has a cosmic view of life within his earthy realism.
Day and Night First Words
$14.95
From baby's tummy time to toddlers first words, this little book grows with your child. A great companion for daily routines from morning to night.
Made from recycled materials and printed with vegetable inks.
Recommended for ages 0+
Dish Bottle Opener and Magnet
$12.95
This is a bottle opener and a magnet! the perfect souvenir from your visit to the Dish!
Dish Can/ Stubby Cooler
$29.95
This is a stainless steel can/ stubby cooler! This makes a great souvenir!
Dish Notebook
$14.95
Add a touch of personality to this Parkes Radio Telescope A5, 80 page spiral-bound notebook ready for use at home, school or the office.
Dish Package - The movie 'The Dish' & The Dish Book
$39.95
This package consists of "The Dish Book" and "The Dish DVD". If bought seperate the cost is $44.95. Buying this unique purchase as a " Dish Package" saves you $5.00 and makes a beautiful gift.
Dish Souvenir Spoon
$7.95
- Australian souvenir spoon
- single spoon with CSIRO Parkes Radio Telescope image and text
- A perfect gift or souvenir
Dish Stainless Steel Cup with Lid
$26.95
Keep drinks warm or cool for hours!
360ml
Dish Stainless Steel Drink Bottle
$34.95
This drink bottle has both a straw and chug cap options.
1.25L
Dish Stainless Steel Travel Sipper
$29.95
Keeps drinks warm or cool for hours.
600ml
Doodle It & Go Erasable Book
$24.95
Perfect for car rides, playdates, long wait in lines, travels and more!
- Lies flat
- Flexible and firm
- Water resistant
- Tactile trim
- Easy wipe
- Reusable
- Mess Free
- Sustainable
Drink Bottle - the universe revolves around me
$24.95
Quench your thirst with your very own CSIRO Parkes Radio Telescope drink bottle. With a sleek design and featuring the words 'As a matter of fact the world does revolve around me', this bottle will keep you sipping in style.
Drink Cooler - Selfie at The Dish
$9.95
A "selfie" taken by aliens on their most recent visit to "The Dish". Yours to show off on a drink cooler. Artwork by M. Marshall.
Dual Weather Station
$49.95
A traditional way to read the temperature and predict the weather.
Storm Glass - Once used by seafarers to predict oncoming storms, the storm glass barometer came into general use in the early 1700's, and responds to atmospheric fluctuations to forecast the weather. Admiral Robert Fitzroy conducted a detailed study of this instrument between 1834 and 1836.
Galileo Thermometer - In 1593, Galileo Galilei discovered that the density of liquids reacts predictably to changes in temperature. He invented a device that allowed temperature variations to be measured.
Eclipse Chasers
$34.95
Eclipse Chasers is a guide to past and future Australian total solar eclipses, exploring historical and cultural knowledge, as well as featuring five upcoming eclipses that will be visible in Australia.
The science of eclipses is explained, as well as how to prepare for an eclipse and view it safely. For upcoming eclipses the best locations to view each one are revealed, alongside tips for taking photographs.
The book also reveals untold stories of how past Australian astronomers observed the total eclipses that have occurred since European settlement, and how these eclipses were celebrated in popular culture, poetry and art. It explores the great significance of solar eclipses for First Nations peoples, and their observations and cultural meanings.
Eclipse Chasers showcases the drama and beauty of total solar eclipses and is essential for anyone fascinated by these amazing events.
Eclipse Glasses
$4.95
These cardboard Eclipse glasses are safe for direct solar viewing of solar eclipses, sun spots and other solar phenomenon. The filters in the glasses are optical density 5 or greater and are "CE" certified which meets the transmission requirements of scale 12-16 of EN 169/1992. (Australian standard AS 1338.2 and 1338.3). Lenses are made of exclusive scratch resistant optical density 5, "Black Polymer" material. Eclipse Shades filter out 100% of harmful ultra-violet, 100% of harmful infrared, and 99.999% of intense visible light. These premium filters create a sharper ORANGE colored image of the sun. The backside is printed with information for safe use and warnings about correct usage.
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.
Emu Dreaming by Ray Norris
$19.95
This book gives you an easy-to-read introduction to what we know about Aboriginal Astronomy, and the current state of research into this area.
Each of the 400 different Aboriginal cultures in Australia has a distinct mythology, ceremonies, and art forms, some of which have a strong astronomical component. Many share common traditions such as the “emu in the sky” constellation of dark clouds, and stories about the Sun, Moon, Orion, and the Pleiades. Several use the rising and setting of particular stars to indicate the time to harvest a food source, and some link the Sun and Moon to tides, and even explain eclipses as a conjunction of the Sun and Moon.
Thse traditions reveal a depth and complexity of Aboriginal cultures which are not widely appreciated by outsiders. This book explores the wonderful mystical Aboriginal astronomical stories and traditions, and the way in which these are used for practical applications such as navigation and harvesting. It also describes the journey of exploration which is opening Western eyes to this treasury of ancient Aboriginal knowledge.
It's written by Prof. Ray Norris (an astrophysicist with CSIRO, and an Adjunct Professor at the Dept. of Indigenous Studies, Macquarie University), and his wife Cilla. They have spent the last five years studying Aboriginal Astronomy.
Their research has included:
- uncovering little-known academic manuscripts,
- visiting Aboriginal sites throughout Australia, including the Sydney rock-art,
- spending time with the Yolngu communities in Arnhem Land.
Eruptions and Explosions Science Kit
$29.95
The Eruptions and Explosions kit is perfect for any budding scientist that loves to get hands on and watch experiments bubble and fizz.
Complete 5 experiments, including launching a rocket, making a volcano, and inflating a balloon without blowing – all using the reaction of bicarbonate and vinegar.
After you’ve done each experiment, you can learn about how volcanoes, rockets and natural forces work with an educational booklet inside. This is the perfect fun STEM learning tool for both girls and boys.
The kit comes with a model volcano, rocket, chemicals, and equipment including protective goggles and gloves.
Eureka
$54.95
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.
Everything Under the Sun
$39.95
Can blue whales talk to killer whales?
Where do ideas come from?
Why do we taste different flavours?
How do astronauts see in the dark?
Why does an octopus have three hearts?
This beautifully illustrated collection answers 366 curious questions from children around the world.
Explore Planets
$34.95
Training problems solving skills.
Helps develop:
- Logical thinking
- Finger dexterity
- Sensory development
Fibre Optic Lamp
$19.95
This fibre optic lamp changes colour from blue, green, purple to red.
Three AAA batteries required. Batteries not included.
Forensic Science Kit
$24.95
This Forensic Science kit is written by qualified scientists and teaches the techniques that scientists use every day to solve crimes!
Take plaster casts of shoe prints, extract DNA, analyse inks and create a fingerprint database.
Forensic Science collect evidence and preserve the integrity of the evidence so that it is admissible in court. With this kit our future scientists will be introduced to this fascinating world and gain valuable insights into scientific procedures. And have fun!
List of experiments:
- Take plaster casts of shoe prints and match pattern evidence to suspects’ shoes
- Create a fingerprint database and learn how to lift and analyse a mystery print
- Extract your own DNA
- Use chromatography to analyse and identify different inks.
Fred Watson - Star-Craving Mad
$24.95
Now you can join Australia's best-known astronomer, Fred Watson, on a unique tour to unravel the mysteries of space and time. Take in primitive observatories in ancient Peru and the world's largest atom-smasher in modern-day Switzerland. See Pluto demoted from planetary status. Go behind headlines to find the truth about the Transit of Venus and the Higgs Boson. Meet some of science's most colourful characters.In this light-hearted, informative and engaging book, Fred travels to some of those far-flung destinations as he weaves the epic story of humankind's growing understanding of the Universe. It's a grand adventure and the Professor is a witty, funny and knowledgeable companion. Come along on a journey that is sure to take you out of this world...
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 original
Galileo's Globe Puzzle
$19.95
Aim: Separate the pieces. Can you rebuild the globe?
Gallery Magnet - 10 Scene Telescope
$4.95
Always remember your trip to the Parkes Radio Telescope with this Gallery Magnet.
Or keep it as a reminder to cross a visit to The Dish off your bucket list!
Approx. 8CM x 5CM
Gallery Magnet - Classic
$4.95
Always remember your trip to the Parkes Radio Telescope with this Gallery Magnet.
Or keep it as a reminder to cross a visit to The Dish off your bucket list!
Approx. 8CM x 5CM
Gallery Magnet - Daylight
$4.95
Always remember your trip to the Parkes Radio Telescope with this Gallery Magnet.
Or keep it as a reminder to cross a visit to The Dish off your bucket list!
Approx. 8CM x 5CM
Gallery Magnet - Sunset
$4.95
Always remember your trip to the Parkes Radio Telescope with this Gallery Magnet.
Or keep it as a reminder to cross a visit to The Dish off your bucket list!
Approx. 8CM x 5CM
George's Secret Key To The Universe
$24.95
George never expected to be swept up in a intergalactic adventure. But that's exactly what happens when he and his best friend, Annie, meet a talking super-computer called Cosmos who can send them into space!
But the mysteries of the universe are bigger than they could have guessed. And as well as becoming overnight astronauts and navigating black holes, they must make sure the most powerful computer in the world doesn't find its ways into enemy hands...
Glass Dome Ball
$44.95
Take a look at these Glass Dome Balls. Choose your favourite style.
Please note: Choose a light to go with your Glass Dome Ball
Go Genius World
$24.95
Go on a 3-step educational journey with this geography-themed memory game that supports Key Stage 1 and 3 teaching.
- Play the game and win as many pairs of matching cards as possible.
- Study the cards.
- Do the Go Genius challenge.
Anyone who gets five out of five questions correct is a genius and gets to put a genius stamp (provided) in their passport (also provided, for you to personalise).
Them move on to another Go Genius title and fill up your passport with genius stamps.
Contents:
- 36 cards
- Instructions
- 36 questions
- 4 stamps
- 1 passport
Gravity Gunk
$9.95
Includes: 5g Gravity Goo Powder, 1 Plastic test tube with lid, Activity Guide
History of Mathematics - 3rd Edition
$69.95
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.
How to be a Space Explorer
$29.95
Buckle up! How to be a Space Explorer is a practical manual for all aspiring astronauts, packed with jaw-dropping stories from real-life space exploration. Learn how to navigate black holes, slingshot around Jupiter and survive the freezing depths of space. This book will blast you into the stratosphere, so strap yourself in and enjoy the ride.
How To Catch a Star
$19.95
An inspirational story of a boy who loved the stars so much, he decided to get one for himself. The beautifully illustrated, original debut picture book from shining talent, Oliver Jeffers.There once was a boy who loved stars so much that he wished he had one of his very own. Every night he watched the stars in the sky from his bedroom window and dreamed of how he could be their friend and how they could play hide-and-go-seek together. So, one day, he decided to set about catching a star for himself.
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