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100 Paper Spaceships to fold and fly
$19.95
Children can put their flying skills to the test with this chunky pad of brightly patterned spaceships. Each tear-out, patterned paper sheet can be folded, origami-style, into a flying spacecraft by following the step-by-step instructions included.2025 Astronomy Calendar - Night Skies West
$19.95
A display of astronomical wonders captured by Central West NSW astrophotographers Rodney Watters and Niall MacNeill.
The images were mostly captured from their observatories near Bathurst but also from some other locations in Central West NSW.
The calendar includes moon phases and major public holidays. It is approximately 21 x 30cm in size, opening to 43 x 30cm.
Australia Weather Station
$39.95
A traditional way to forecast the weather
Map of Australia shaped storm glass with a beechwood base. Once used by seafarers to predict oncoming storms, this historical device responds to atmospheric fluctuations to forecast the weather!
Assembled: 11 x 11 x 5cm.
Chemistry Bar 9 Experiment Kit
$29.95
9 Experiments to explore.
Among them is growing crystals, making slim, experimenting with hydrophobic sand and polymer snow.
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.
Field Magnifier
$14.95
A normal magnifier has only one lens with a magnification of just 2 to 3 times. A field magnifier or 'loupe' has 2 or 3 lenses (21mm diameter x 10mm apart) giving a magnification of up to 10x essential for studying nature, coins, stamps etcLiquifly Fizz Rocket
$12.95
Flies over 5 metres!
Mini Storm Glass
$19.95
The storm glass was popularised by Admiral Robert Fitzroy after his historic voyage on the HMS Beagle.
How the Storm Glass works is still a mystery, but it is believed that electromagnetic changes in weather patterns activate the crystals inside (sealed glass chamber fill with crystals when air pressure decreases).
This is a gorgeous decorative gift idea for the adult who has everything or someone who finds meteorology fascinating.
How to read:
A: Clear Liquid
Bright and clear weather
B: Cloudy Liquid
Sometimes with small stars and crystals at the top. Cloudy weather and often predicts thunderstorms and rain.
C: Small Stars in Liquid
Humid or foggy weather
D: Large Flaky Crystals
Cloudy skies, snow in winter.
E: Threads of Crystals At The Top
Winy Weather
F: Crystals At The Bottom,
Frost may be coming.
Mini Thermometer
$19.95
The Galileo Thermometer is an elegant temperature reading device that every science geek needs. It is a sealed glass cylinder that contains clear liquid and glass bulbs that are all different density. As the temperature changes, the balls rise and fall, giving you a temperature reading.
The temperature is read from the engraved metal discs that hang off each bulb – if a bulb is floating in the middle, that is the current temperature, or if some are at the top and some at the bottom the temperature will between the bulbs on either side of the gap.
This is the perfect gift for mum, dad, or any nerdy adult as it is a beautiful piece to put on display.
Mouse Mats
$19.95
Mouse Mats
- Green Dish
- Red Dish
- Both mats are 21x26 cm
- Strong backing grip
- CSIRO logo included
Nanoblock - Lunar Module
$44.95
The original micro-sized building block. Not for children under 3 years old. 12+ 1360 pieces.
Nanoblock - Space Centre Deluxe Edition
$74.95
The original micro-sized building block. Not suitable for children under 3 years old. 12+ 1560 pieces.
Note Pads
$6.95
Note Pads
- Pink 'I'm So Dishy'
- Black, Yellow and Blue 'As a matter of fact, the world does revolve around ME'
- 50 pages, lined
- 9cm (W) 0.07cm (H) 15cm (L)
- Pocket sized note pad
Picnic Blanket
$49.95
Protect your clothes from grass, dirt and sand when you relax in the outdoors using this printed picnic rug.
- Dimensions/Size: 137cm (L) x 0.5cm (H) x 122cm (W)
Features:
- Folds away neatly for easy storage
- A carry handle for easy transport
- Front pouch for storing small items (e.g. keys, sunscreen, a book, etc.)
Radio Astronomer: John Bolton and a New Window on the Universe
$49.95
By (author) Peter Robertson
Hardback
Revolving Globe
$34.95
Fancy a round-the-world trip, but don’t have the time? Well with this Revolving Globe, it only takes 14 seconds!
With a 30 day spinning life on just one AA battery, The Revolving Globe is the perfect addition to any desk or shelf, and with it’s easy two-part assembly, you’ll be set up to go in less time than it takes to rotate.
Features
- Material:
Plastic
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14-second full rotation
- Detailed map of the world
- Spins for up to 30 days non-stop on one battery
- Requires single AA battery (not included)
- High-gloss finish
Dimensions
14cm x 14cm x 14.2cm
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.
Super Sky Rocket Launcher
$19.95
Ultra cool sky rocket gun launcher with 2 safe foam rockets!Information
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