$7.95
Collectable Miniature Di-Cast
Pencil Sharpener
$29.95
Science kit for young researchers
About this kit:
The world around us is intriguing, we can gain much joy from experimenting with it and learning about it. This science kit provides children the opportunity to become real researchers for a few hours and to experiment with their own private laboratory.
This kit focuses on experiments with colours. Children will create an ice ball with colourful tunnels, create colour solutions with a variety of substances and then transform and mix the colours. They'll even get to paint with colourful ice.
This science kit come equipped with the necessary equipment excluding some common household items. It includes a clear guide accompanied with photos of the processes as well as fascinating scientific explanations and facts.
$14.95
The compass was invented around 200 CE in China and pointed south. The dry compass, like this one, was invented in medieval Europe around 1300 CE.
Glows in the dark, strong steel and glass construction.
$24.95
Unleash your inner scientist with this all-in-one Cool Science Experiments Kit, featuring 3 magnets, 3 chalk sticks, 2 modeling clay pieces, 4 marbles and 2 balloons, plus the Cool Science Experiments book! Whether you're a budding scientist or just love to explore, this it is your ticket to endless hours of fun and discovery!
$24.95
Cosmic Collection is a stunning polished gemstones representing the Sun, Earth and the Moon in this compact desk set.
The Cosmic Collection is represented by:
Sun: Poppy Jasper
Earth: Sodalite
Moon: Rock Crystal
Please Note: Yours will look different as the gemstones used are unique and no two are the exact same.
$24.95
A black cap displaying southern hemisphere constellations. This cap also Glows in the Dark.$24.95
A Navy cap displaying southern hemisphere constellations. This cap also Glows in the Dark.$19.95
From asteroids and astronauts to robots and rockets, there are 15 space pictures to make in this exciting book.
All you need is scissors and glue.
$29.95
This is a stainless steel can/ stubby cooler! This makes a great souvenir!
$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.
$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.$7.95
$24.95
Perfect for car rides, playdates, long wait in lines, travels and more!
$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.$9.95
Keep your drink cool with this bright, fun drink cooler!$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.$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.
$64.95
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.$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.
$19.95
A perfect souvenir for your visit from The Dish!
Useful Information
$29.95
This engraved pen makes a lovely keepsake. It has black ink and has 'CSIRO PARKES RADIO TELESCOPE' written on it.
It comes boxed.
$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.$34.95
Training problems solving skills.
Helps develop:
$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.$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:
$19.95
Madi Matician knows maths is much more than shapes and numbers - its the language of the universe.
Join Madi as she shares her formula and reveals how maths holds the secret to living a happy and meaningful life.
$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
$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
$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
$12.95
Get ready for activities that are out of this world!
Match the aliens pairs, create a starry constellation, and press out your card pieces to make your own galactic creations. Includes 22 glow-in-the-dark stars to light up your room at night!
$24.95
Mould and paint adorable plaster fridge magnets and badges. They are great gifts for friends and family!
Contents:
Mould with 6 designs, plaster powder, magnet, pins, 6 colour paint strip with glow paint, paint brush and detailed instructions. Contents sufficient for making 6 space figurines.
$9.95
Includes: 5g Gravity Goo Powder, 1 Plastic test tube with lid, Activity Guide
$3.95
This bright, colourful toy is a variant on the Frisbee and comes with its own launcher. The Flying Wing Prop Top is a simple-to-use toy that offers hours of fun and comes in 6 assorted colour combinations.
$39.95
Get ready for lift-off on a Martian adventure!
Have you ever imagined living on another planet? What about Mars? With not enough air to breathe, sunlight to keep us warm, or any available food and water, life on Mars is going to be a challenge ... but its just might be possible!
Take a journey to the Red Planet in How to Survive on Mars. Discover natural wonders like ancient polar ice caps, the highest volcano in the solar system and a 45-kilometre-wide impact crater that was once a Martian lake.
Packed with stunning photographs, fun activities and quizzes, this book will show you what you need to do to survive on Mars! Join scientists, engineers, archaeologists, ethicists and science-fiction writers for a space exploration adventure.
$29.95
Science kit for young researchers
About this kit:
It looks like ordinary sea sand, and it feels like ordinary sand - but it is anything but ordinary!!!
In this kit we explore the fascinating scientific qualities of hydrophobic sand and its uses. We will compare it with regular sand and witness the amazing differences.
Does it really stay dry when taken out from water?!
How does it assist us in prevention of natural disasters?
In a series of 10 compelling experiments we will learn all there is to learn about the fascinating hydrophobic sand.
$29.95
The universe is huge and includes everything in space, from large stars and galaxies to tiny pieces of dust. Learn all about the wonders of space in Incredible but True: Space!
How hot is the sun?
Which planet rotates on its side?
Why does Saturn have rings?
Uncover the mysteries of space, from stars and planets to space travel. Explore the International Space Station, meet the Curiosity rover as it tours Mars, and learn how to observe the night sky in this fun and educational book!
$26.95
350ml BPA free
$24.95
48 pieces
3+
Puzzle Size 92cm x62cm
$24.95
Build your own kaleidoscope and create millions of dazzling patterns by adding different objects into the viewing chamber, the fun is unlimited.$24.95
A fun t-shirt for kids. 100% Cotton.$24.95
A fun t-shirt for children. 100% cotton.$24.95
Have a look at this Cheeky Space Monkey Shirt.$24.95
Enjoy this kids Selfie at the Dish T-Shirt. 100% Cotton. Colour Black