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T-shirt - The World Revolves around Me (Black)
$27.95
Take home a souvenir from CSIRO Parkes Observatory. The text on these 100% cotton t-shirts reads 'As a matter of fact the world revolves around me.'
T-shirt - The World Revolves Around Me (white)
$27.95
Take home a souvenir from CSIRO Parkes Observatory. The text on these 100% cotton t-shirts reads 'As a matter of fact the world revolves around me.'
Talking About Life
$54.95
Conversations on Astrobiology
With over 450 planets now known to exist beyond the Solar System, spacecraft heading for Mars, and the ongoing search for extraterrestrial intelligence, this timely book explores current ideas about the search for life in the Universe.
That's Gross! Science Lab
$39.95
26 Outrageous Science Experiments
Includes:
- Motorized toilet bowl mixer
- 2 bubble beakers with slime stand
- Biohazard Container
- Bubble Wand
- Garbage Can SHaker
- Freaky Funnel
- Maggot Mold
- Barf MOld
- Centipede MOld
- Worm Spoon
- 24-page Illustrated Activity Book
The 3D Parkes Radio Telescope Paper Model
$9.95
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 Brain (Ponderables)
$39.95
The brain's cells are wired together with 100 trillion connections. That makes each and every human brain a contender as the most complex system in the universe, a system that endows us with an intellect that far outstripsthat of any other creature. However, there is one difficult question remaining: Are we intelligent enough to understand our own brains?Follow the journey as history's greatest brains, such as Avicenna, Thomas Willis, Charles Darwin, and Paul Broca, try to figure it out by linking the structure of the brain to its functions. How does the brain control the body, how does it make sense of our surroundings, and allow us to understand, empathise with and love other people (and their brains)? And how does it create that most mysterious feature of the universe-consciousness.* Contains 100 chronological articles that tell the story of neuroscience from the dawn of history to the present day.* Authoritative text, exciting imagery, and helpful diagrams accompany each of the steps along the way.* Biographies of great neuroscientists and a functional map of the brain boosts the contents for all readers.*A simple guide to neuroscience draws together current understanding to set out the basics of the field.* 100 Ponderables also contains a 24-page removable foldout concertina neatly housed at the back of the book. This fold-out concertina includes a 12-page Timeline History of the brain and a 12-page Guide to the nervous system.
The Cambridge Photographic Star Atlas
$79.95
This photographic star atlas shows the entire sky on 82 charts. The chart arrangement is shown on the endpapers, and a schematic depiction is given on page 9. The scale at the center of each field is 1° per cm (2.54° per inch) for all charts. Stars are shown down to approximately 14th magnitude.
The star atlas lists 1593 deep sky objects, all of which can be identified on the photographs. Object designators are based on the catalog of the Eye & Telescope v3.0 software [Pfl2011], which features one of the best error-corrected object databases. In a few cases, these designators may differ from those found in non-corrected catalogs or planetarium software.
The Dish Foil Coasters
$14.95
With a slip resistant foam base your hot cup of coffee or cold glass of water is safe to rest on these coasters. This set of four bright, shiny coasters is perfect for any drink!
Approx. 9CM x 9CM
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 Resin Magnet
$5.95
Always remember your trip to the Parkes Radio Telescope with this Magnet.
Or keep it as a reminder to cross a visit to The Dish off your bucket list!
Approx. 9CM x 6CM
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 Earth Book
$49.95
A beautifully illustrated presentation of 250 milestones in the history of our home planet, from celebrated geologist and planetary scientist Jim Bell.
Spanning history, this stunning volume chronicles our home planet in 250 beautifully illustrated milestones, including the oceans' formation, deadly volcanoes, and the first perilous polar expeditions. The Earth Book provides a tour of the events, processes, people, and places that have shaped our knowledge of our planet, covering everything from physics, chemistry, and biology to astronomy, public policy, and climate science. This unique resource will enhance our understanding of Earth as a complex interdependent system.
The Moon Puzzle - 500 Pieces
$24.95
Blast off into outer space and take a walk on the near side of The Moon.
Explore the various manned and unmanned Moon landings that have been mapped out on this Puzzlebilities Shaped jigsaw. Also included is a handy reference poster which features facts about each mission.
The Search for Life on Mars
$29.95
From The War of the Worlds to The Martian and to the amazing photographs sent back by the robotic rovers Curiosity and Opportunity, Mars has excited our imaginations as the most likely other habitat for life in the solar system.Now the Red Planet is coming under scrutiny as never before. As new missions are scheduled to launch this year from the United States and China, and with the European Space Agency's ExoMars mission now scheduled for 2022, this book recounts in full the greatest scientific detective story ever. For the first time in forty years, the missions heading to Mars will look for signs of ancient life on the world next door. This book, by two journalists with deep experience covering space exploration, is the definitive story of how life's discovery has eluded us to date, and how it will be found somewhere and sometime this century.
The Search for Life on Mars is based on more than a hundred interviews with experts at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and elsewhere, who share their insights and stories. While it looks back to the early Mars missions such as Viking 1 and 2, the book's focus is on the experiments and revelations from the most recent ones-including Curiosity, which continues to explore potentially habitable sites where water was once present, and the Mars Insight lander, which has recorded more than 450 marsquakes since its deployment in late 2018-as well as on the Perseverance and ExoMars rover missions ahead. And the book looks forward to the newest, most exciting frontier of all: the day, not too far away, when humans will land, make the Red Planet their home, and look for life directly.
The Seven Sisters
$19.95
One day a long long time ago, the seven stars decided to visit earth. They asked the Milky Way to bring them down near a creek in the desert and they stepped off and turned into people.
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 Usborne Little Children's Space Activity Book
$19.95
This fantastic activity book is packed with things to do, so just grab a pen and have fun!
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
$24.95
Classic rhymes with colourful Eric Carle art!
Enjoy five favourite fully-illustrated nursery rhymes with your little Eric Carle fan, complete with flaps to lift!
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Bookn' Puzzle Pack
$24.95
Take a look at this Bookn' Puzzle Pack. Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Book in this pack, along with a 16 big piece puzzle.
Puzzle Size: 30 x 25cm
Piece Size: 75mm x 62mm
Usborne - Look Inside Space
$24.95
Blast off into space with this fascinating flap book. Find out how the moon was made, why stars shine and how we know so much about plants that are far, far away.
Usborne Planet Earth Mazes
$19.95
From rainforests to recycling, mountains to monsoons, discover the wonders and challenges of our world as you find your way through this selection of Planet Earth mazes.
Volcano lamp
$34.95
You'll love watching this fun volcano lamp for hours on end.
Requires 3xAAA batteries (not included).
Volcano Making Kit
$24.95
Make a 9.5cm tall solid volcano. Paint and decorate it. Amaze your friends and family with a bubbly fizzy lava eruption. It's an awesome science project and a cool desktop decoration.
Suitable for ages over 8
Not suitable for children under 3
Water Filled Games
$12.95
Press the buttons to propel the planetary rings and catch them on the posts! Play at night the planetary rings and posts glow in the dark! To reset turn the game upside down to scatter the rings, around the cosmos, so you can start collecting them again!
Water Gel Science
$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 researches for a few hours and to experiment with their own private laboratory.
This kit focuses on water gels. Children will experiment with the special characteristics of polymer and how they interact with water and other substances. They'll perform fun science tricks such as the "vanishing beads" and "disappearing water" and they'll even get to create a unique bracelet made of water gel.
14 fun experiments inside!
This science kit comes 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.
Water Rocket
$34.95
Build your own rocket using just a bottle, water and a pump. watch the rocket soar as high as 30 metres into the air as you pump air into it!
What is the Moon? Lift-the-flap board book
$19.95
Explore the magic and mystery of the moon, from why it changes shape and what makes it shine to how astronauts managed to land on it and what they found there. 50 years after the first Moon Landing, this delightful book makes a perfect introduction to the topic for a new generation.
When Galaxies Collide
$29.95
Why is the Milky Way blue? Why isn't a black hole dark? How many stars can you see with your naked eye?
Humans are the only known astronomers in the universe. When we look up at the night sky, we are linked to our ancestors. Away from city lights, we can see what generations of people before us have wondered at and weaved stories around.
But all that will change. The Andromeda Galaxy is rushing towards us at 400,000 kilometres an hour.
When Galaxies Collide will guide you to look at the night sky afresh. It peers 5.86 billion years into the future to consider the fate of Earth and its inhabitants. Will the solution be to live in space without a planet to call home? Will one of the other 100 billion planets spawn life?
Learn how to watch this space.
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.
Wooden Pencil Case
$12.95
Inside it contains:
- Pencil sharpener
- 12 different coloured pencils
- 20cm/8 inch ruler
Young Detectives
$29.95
Science kit for young researches
About this kit:
This kit focuses on finger prints. Children will experiment with producing their own fingerprint and classifying it. They'll learn how to extract invisible fingerprints from various surfaces using iron powder, talcum powder, adhesive tape and brushes - just like real crime scene investigators. The final experiment will be creating their own 3D finger replica using Alginate powder and plaster powder!
7 fun experiments inside!
This science kit comes 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.
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