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Pocket Volcano
$9.95
Perform your own 'volcanic eruptions' on the tabletop, in the bath or even inside a glass. It's an awesome science gadget that will captivate your attention.
For ages over 5
Projector Light Space
$19.95
24 scenes and disc storage case.
Requires 2xAAA batteries
Rocket Busy Board
$34.95
This rocket-themed busy board is combined with maze,, turning blocks, gears and beads game functions. Children will learn fine motor skills while enjoying exploring the space activities.
Rocket Projector
$24.95
Special Features:
- 2 in 1 projector and night light
- 24 space pictures on 3 discs
- 15 minutes timer
- Night light projection
- Project large photo on ceiling
- LED energy saving design
Rulers
$6.95
Dish rulers
- Multiple colour options
- 7 Dish photos in the centre
- Measures in centimetres and inches
Sand Art
$34.95
Unique works of art at every turn!
Mesmerising and Relaxing. Sand Art uses the forces of gravity to create completely unique sandscapes every time you turn it. Can be used portrait and landscape.
Self-standing frame: 20 x 14.5 x 3.5cm
Sands of Time
$29.95
Sit back and relax as the ferrous sand slips through the glass towards the magnetic beechwood base. Turn it over again and again to experience a unique configuration each time.
Science - Educational Box Set
$24.95
Discover the scientific wonders of the world with this fun-filled introduction to science. This set introduces you to the basic principles of biology, chemistry and physics by providing a captivating insight into a variety of scientific ideas, ranging from the periodic table to the study of genetics.
Science Magic
$24.95
This experiment kit could be the perfect present for the little learner in your life. Suitable for ages 8 and older, this educational kit will provide hours of stimulating play. The perfect present for the coming holiday season.
Features:
- 4M toys
- Design: KidzLabs Scientific Magic 20-Trick Kit
- Colour: Multi
- Great educational tool
- Hours of fun whilst learning
- Science mad fun
- Fantastic present idea
- 20 magical science tricks and props in one box
- Perfect for kids to experiment with science and showmanship
- Some common household items are needed for some tricks
- Box contains props needed for performing tricks
- Includes items such as plastic cups, mini boat and 24-page instruction manual
- Materials: N/A
- Recommended for ages 8+ years
- Dimensions (approx. cm): N/A
- Assembly required: Yes
Scratch Globe
$99.95
Itching to Travel?
Scratch it
Featuring a top layer of removeable foil. Personalise your globe as a record of your travels and proudly display where your adventures have taken you.
Scratch Map Travel Edition
$34.95
Reveal a world of colour
Scratch Map Travel Edition is the on-the-go version of the original Scratch Map. This travel-sized map features a removeable foil layer that can be used to record everywhere you've been.
Document all of your travels
Record your thoughts and experiences along the way using the 'travel log' on the back of your Scratch Map Travel Edition. It's the perfect travelling companion for every epic adventure.
Size: 42cm x 29.7cm
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!
Shine, Star, Shine!
$34.95
Travel with Star (the Sun) as her light zips across 150 million kilometres of space from her home to Earth, where she ripens crops, keeps us warm, creates weather and reveals a waking world full of life.
With rich language and enchanting art, Shine, Star, Shine! is written by Dom Conlon and illustrated by Anastasia Izlesou and features fascinating facts to inspire a love of science and the natural world.
Silver plated Dish Coin
$4.95
A silver plated souvenir coin in a clear protective capsule
Sliding Tile Puzzle
$9.95
This space themed sliding tile puzzle is a great brain teaser and will keep the kids entertained. There are 15 moveable tiles.
Soft Clemmy Space Rocket
$39.95
An original Rocket shaped toy including Soft Clemmy blocks and cute Bear character to play with, build, explore and go on lots of adventure. The textural features and soft elements of the space rockets help your child to develop their manual skills and improve hand-eye coordination. Soft Clemmy is made from high quality, completely safe materials.
For Ages 10-36 Months
Solar System Bracelet
$24.95
Created with natural gemstone beads. Shows all planets + sun and moon on bracelet.
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 Planetarium Kit
$19.95
Assemble and paint you own planetarium model. Paint it and highlight it to create the glow effect. Watch the 30cm model glow, Its out of this world.
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 Discovery Sticker Activity Set
$14.95
Blast into space with this curious collection of out-of-this-world spacecrafts, shooting stars, and astronaut pals! The vast expanse of space stretches out across a four-panel foldout play scene. Fill the starry sky with planets, rockets, and asteroids from over 100 intergalactic stickers. On the reverse side, complete the scene and gear up the spacecraft for interstellar exploration.
The double-sized foldout measures 34 inches when opened and comes with over 100 repositionable stickers to decorate the front and back.
Not for children under 3 years.
Space Dome Projector
$24.95
Project a large image onto the walls and ceiling
Includes:
- Dome Projector x 1
- Image dome x 2
- Space sticker x 16
15 minute timer
Space Exploration
$49.95
Build and paint your own Solar System planetarium model, construct a space projector and enjoy a spectacular space themed slide show. Decorate your room with a giant Solar System poster and glow stars. This science kit is ideal for budding young astronomers.
Contents:
- 1 solar system planetarium assembly set ( includes 1 set 3D solar system plastic planets, 1 set stand and rotating arms, 9 steel bars, 1 strip of paint pots, 1 glow paint, 1 Saturn ring template and sandpaper )
- 1 space projector assembly set ( includes 2 cases halves, 2 focusing rings, 1 battery case cover, 2 convex lenses, 11 screws, 1 support, 1 LED holder , 2 terminal caps )
- 40 glow stars ( 2 sizes )
- 1 set space projector slides ( 12 slides )
- 1 Solar System poster ( 59cm x 42cm )
- 8-page instructions booklet.
Also required but NOT included in this kit: 3 x 1.5V AAA batteries and a small crosshead screwdriver.
Space Explorer Jelly Stickers
$12.95
- Easy to peal
- Reuseable
- Washproof
This pack includes 38 jelly stickers
Space Odyssey Pinball
$14.95
This classic handheld pinball game will provide hours of fun, for all ages. To play, load one of the six ball bearings into the launch tube, and get ready for a Space Odyssey! Pull back the trigger to release the ball and send it spinning through space - can land the ball in the black hole to score a 600?
Space wonder gyroscope
$19.95
Didactic precision instrument, it challenges the force of gravity remaining balanced in any position. It is operated by the cord included in the pack. Ages: 6+
Please note: They come in a variety of different colours so they will be sent out at random.
Spaceship Acrylic Light
$24.95
This retro-inspired rocket will add a touch of intergalactic magic to any room. Simply plug the cord into any USB power source to illuminate the stylized white outline with super-bright multi-coloured 'neon-style' light.
Size: 15 x 4.6 x 15 cm
Includes 2m USB cord with switch
Static Electricity
$29.95
Science kit for young researchers
About this kit:
What is "Static Electricity"? It seems that many people are aware of the concept but don't really know how to scientifically explain it. Kids experimenting with this "Crazy Scientist Lab" kit will know everything there is to know about static electricity and enjoy amazing tricks and experiments! In this science kit, kids will be exposed to the fascinating world of invisible atoms that are all around us, some with electrical particles that create static electricity in certain objects. Using this electrical current, we will perform really cool experiments such as separating salt and pepper grains, sticking a balloon to the wall using electricity, building flying saucers and an electroscope, making Styrofoam balls dance and many more exciting experiments.
This science kit comes equipped with all the necessary equipment excluding some common household items. It includes a clear guide accompanied with photos of the experiments steps as well as fascinating scientific explanations and facts.
Stepping Into Science
$59.95
Begin a lifetime of scientific investigation and understanding with 29 fun experiments in five key areas: nature, physics, chemistry, air, and water.
Learn what plants need in order to grow, observe the clouds, see how water climbs, watch plants sweat, and investigate plant propagation. Discover how a magnifying glass enlarges, how colours mix, how static electricity attracts, how sundials tell time, and how a motion picture works. Investigate air pressure, air flow, hovercraft, paper airplanes, and suction. Write secret messages, float a paper clip, blow super bubbles, observe capillary action, and test displacement. Build a soap-driven boat, mix oil and water, experiment with evaporation, paint with sugar, and watch colours separate.
With a 48-page illustrated guidebook, Stepping into Science teaches science fundamentals with step-by-step, hands-on experiments, while also introducing children to the scientific method itself.
Sticker - #lovethedish
$4.95
Suitable for EXTERIOR or INTERIOR application. Ideal for car windows, car bumpers, Caravans, boats, bikes, helmets, sporting equipment, book, bags, etc. Ensure surface is clean, smooth and dry.
Super Science, Revolting Science and Glow Science kits
$9.95
Does your child love doing experiments and making things? Then this kit is the perfect combo that will keep them entertained for hours!
There are 3 kits on offer. Please make a selection at the checkout.
Magic Sand & Slippery Slime: Experiment with magical sand that stays dry even when it's under water, and make your own slime.
Revolting Science: Gross stomach-churning germs! This kit finds and grows the disgusting lurking around your house!
Glow Science: Glow-in-the-dark powder can be added to all kinds of things around the home to make them luminescent, and add water to special white powder to make it expand into faux snow - it feels just like the real thing! Everything you need is included, just add water! Comes with illustrated instructions, perfect for beginners.
For Ages 8+
Super Sky Rocket Launcher
$19.95
Ultra cool sky rocket gun launcher with 2 safe foam rockets!
Table Mats - The Dish
$19.95
Size: 40cm x 29cm
Please Note: Each pack contains 2 table mats (placemats).
The 3D Parkes Radio Telescope Paper Model
$14.95
The CSIRO Parkes radio telescope 3D paper model brings the dish to life in a scaled model containing considerable detail. The model is based on the original design plans of the Parkes radio telescope dated 1959.
The Cracking Codebook
$24.95
From intrigue and warfare to genetics and the Internet - the secret science of codes revealed.
Did you know that Mary Queen of Scots was betrayed by a coded message? Or that there exists a code so complex that no one has yet been able to decipher it?
Take a trip through tome and see how the secret history of codes and ciphers has changed the world: glimpse a future where quantum physics could alter the science of secret communications for ever.
This book tells you all you need to know about puzzles, codes, riddles and ciphers; secret languages and the art of deception.
Oh, yes, and that undecipherable code? If you can crack it, you could win a treasure worth millions of pounds.
The Dish Beanie
$24.95
Keep your head warm this winter with our beanies!
One size fits all! Super comfy and so soft.
The Dish Bottle Opener
$9.95
With a handy magnet on the back, this bottle opener can stay on your fridge as a reminder of your visit to the Parkes Radio Telescope!
Approx. 13CM x 3.5CM
The Dish Movie
$29.95
It is a date that will be remembered for all time. July 20 1969 - the day man first set foot upon the moon. That one shining moment was witnessed by a television audience of six hundred million people across the globe. Remarkably, those immortal images came via a "dish" in outback Australia. It may have been one small step for man, but for a handful of Aussie scientists, it was a giant leap. And one that almost didn't happen...
Based on an amazing true story, the creators of the award winning hit comedy "The Castle" tell the funny and moving tale of Australia's part in the Apollo 11 moon mission. Critically acclaimed world-wide (including the Toronto, the London and the Sundance Film Festival), the biggest local box-office smash in years stars Sam Neill ("Jurassic Park"), Kevin Harrington ("TV's SeaChange"), Tom Long ("Two Hands") and Patrick Warburton ("TV's "Seinfeld", "Sream 3").
The Dish Playing Cards
$7.95
Continue the fun well after your visit to The Dish with these playing cards!
With the instructions to 5 Bonus Games, the fun will never run out!
The Dish Thermometer Magnet
$9.95
Always remember your trip to the Parkes Radio Telescope with this magnet. Keep an eye on the temperature outside in both Celsius and Fahrenheit or keep it as a reminder to cross a visit to The Dish off your bucket list!
Approx. 8.5CM x 5.5CM
The First Astronomers
$34.95
Our eyes have been drawn away from the skies to our screens. We no longer look to the stars to forecast the weather, predict the seasons or plant our gardens. Most of us cannot even see the Milky Way. But First Nations Elders around the world still maintain this knowledge, and there is much we can learn from them.
These Elders are expert observers of the stars. They teach that everything on the land is reflected in the sky, and everything in the sky is reflected on the land. How does this work and how can we better understand out place in the universe?
Guided by six First Nations Elders, Duane Hamacher takes us on a journey across space and time to reveal the wisdom of the first astronomers. These living systems of knowledge challenge conventional ideas about the nature of science and the longevity of oral tradition. Indigenous science is dynamic, adapting to changes in the skies and on Earth, pointing the way for a world facing the profound disruptions of climate change.
The Great Australian Science Book
$29.95
Have you ever wondered...
- How to measure the universe?
- Why some animals eat their own poo?
- If your muscles have memories?
- If its possible to slow down time?
Well, you're about to find out!
Welcome on board an incredible scientific journey from the very, very, BIG to the very, very SMALL.
Travel through the galaxies and stars, onto our very own planet Earth and across its fabulous features, into our wonderful bodies and all their cells, and on down to the very elements and atoms that make up all things, learning how they work along the way. Discover how Australia has made huge contributions to science and do a few experiments yourself as you learn to think like a scientists.
Fasten your seatbelt. This could be a trip that will change your life!
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 Surfing Scientist: 40 Cool Science Tricks
$14.95
Do you want to find out how to make ordinary stuff do extraordinary things? Let The Surfing Scientist show you how with 40 cool, tried and tested science tricks that really work.
- Mesmerise yourself with unexplained psychedelic patterns in a plate of milk.
- Use freaky friction to lift a jar of rice with a pencil.
- Balance a soft drink can at a bizarre angle and watch it do the cancan.
- Launch plastic cups to dizzying heights with a single puff of air.
With step-by-step instructions complete with photos, snappy explanations and fascinating facts you'll never be bored again.
No special equipment or strange materials required - all you need for these groovy tricks can be found in your kitchen.
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