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Astronomy Resources
Astronomy for Curious Kids
$34.95
An illustrated introduction to the solar system, our galaxy, space travel-and more!
Take a tour of the night sky and the wonders of the Universe with this fascinating guide to the world of astronomy.
You don't need a spacesuit to find out about...
- The Solar System and the Milky Way
- Navigating the night sky using constellations
- How stars are born and how they die
- The startling secrets of deepest space
Take journey through time and space from the Big Bang to black holes, and study solar eclipses, shooting stars, supergiants, and supernovas.
Cosmic Collection
$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.
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.
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.
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.
How to Survive on Mars
$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.
Lights Out: Saving the Night Sky
$39.95
You might know about air, water and plastic pollution, but did you know that light can be a pollutant too? In fact, it is the fastest growing pollution problem in the world! Lights Out explores our night skies and the impacts of light pollution.
Once, everyone could see a sky full of stars, but the bright lights we now use to illuminate out cities are making the stars much harder to see. This light pollution negatively affects out wildlife as well as the health and wellbeing of people.
Lights Out: Saving the Night Sky helps us understand how our actions are changing our once dark skies, and the simple steps that we can all take to reverse light pollution.
So, lets get enlightened and save our night sky!
Lucky's Star
$34.95
On a quiet spring morning, something strange falls from the sky and lands on a small country town. Lucky watches as 'stars' rain down on the fields and farms, but just what are these unusual objects? And what will Lucky do with her own special find?
Lucky's Star explores the fascinating true story of the Murchison meteorite. The pieces of space rock that were discovered in Murchison, Victoria, provided clues about the origins of life on Earth. Fragments from the meteorite contain the oldest material ever found - stardust!
Magnetic Pad Solar System
$29.95
- General Knowledge
- Hands on Learning
- Screen-free Play
Ages 3+
Moonphase Maps
$19.95
Moon Phase Maps are 18 Photo-Maps of the Waxing Moon - (9 double sided A4 size sheets) with waterproof coating. All major craters and seas identified, along with Valleys, Ridges, Rilles, faults, domes, ghost craters and crater chains marked along the terminator.
Mould and Paint Solar System Stone
$24.95
Mould it! Paint it! Make a unique decor Solar System stone.
Contents:
plaster powder x 3, moulding and mixing tray x 1, planet mould x 1, glow-in-the-dark star x 2, coasting paint x 1, carving tool x 1, paintbrush x 1, paint strip and detailed instructions. For instructions in other languages, scan the QR code included.
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 - Vixen Astronomical Telescope Porta ll A80Mf
$44.95
The original micro-sized building block. Not suitable for children under 3. 12+ 460 pieces.
Planet Earrings
$19.95
Created with natural gemstone beads.
Please note: The earrings will not look exactly the same as pictured as all stones are unique and different.
Projector Light Space
$19.95
24 scenes and disc storage case.
Requires 2xAAA batteries
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Wonders of the Solar System
$39.95
Wonders of the Solar System reveals the Solar System around us as you have never seen it before; from the giant ice fountains of Enceladus to the liquid methane seas of Titan and from storms twice the size of the Earth to the tortured moon of lo with its giant super-volcanoes.
Professor Brian Cox takes you on a journey of discovery where alien worlds become places you can see, feel and visit. He introduces you to the planets and moons beyond our world, finding the biggest, most bizarre and most powerful natural phenomena. He visits some of the most spectacular and extreme locations on Earth to unveil wonders of the Solar System that can be found on Earth itself.
Employing his trademark clear, authoritative, yet down-to-earth approach, Brian explores how these previously unseen phenomena have dramatically expanded our horizons with new discoveries about the planets, their moons and how they came to be the way they are.
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