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100 Questions about Outer Space
$14.95
Blast off!
What holds galaxies together?
Would Saturn float in a giant bathtub?
How do astronauts use the toilet?
Young astronomers can find out the answers to all their questions about space on this wild ride through the solar system … and beyond! Starting with the Big Bang, check out how the stars got started and how the universe is growing. Blast off on amazing space missions, then plunge to the center of our very own planet Earth. Along the way, learn outer space jokes to tell your friends. The sky's the limit!
Recommended for ages 7 and up
360 Degree Terrestrial Globe
$19.95
This desktop, 10cm diameter terrestrial globe, rotates 360 degrees and is clearly labelled with continent, country and major city and ocean names.
Explore the world with this stunning, colourful, terrestrial globe. Dimensions: 11 x 10 x 13.5cm.
A Little Selfish
$14.95
The card game where only the ruthless survive.
You and your 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 is takes to survive in space, and better yet, make sure you're the only one who does?
Adults - I Need my Space Shirt
$27.95
Ladies - I need my space t-shirt. 100% cotton.
Adults - I Need my Space Shirt Black
$27.95
Men's - I need my space. Colour - Black. 100% Cotton
Adults - I Need my Space Shirt Blue
$27.95
Mens - I need my space t-shirt. Colour - Blue 100% cotton.
Adults - I Need my Space Shirt Green
$27.95
Men's - I need my space t-shirt. Colour - Khaki. 100% cotton.
Apollo 11 restored video (DVD)
$19.95
In July 1969, six hundred million people, one-sixth of mankind at the time, witnessed the historic Apollo 11 moonwalk live on TV.
This DVD contains the complete 2009 restoration of the historic TV broadcast, produced by NASA for the Apollo 11 40th anniversary. It includes newly discovered footage not seen by the public since 1969.
"This restored video is a valuable contribution to space exploration and space communication history" - Neil Armstrong.
Running time: 185 minutes. Region: 0 (all regions)
Astro Kids Jigsaw Puzzle
$9.95
The Dish Astro Kids themed jigsaw puzzle
- 28 pieces
- Puzzle size: 210 x 297mm
- Australian made
- Not suitable for ages 0-3
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.
Bubble Science Kit
$19.95
Discover the secrets of soap bubbles with the Magnoidz ‘Science of Bubbles’ Science Kit! This fun and educational science kit is packed with experiments and interesting facts about the science of bubbles.
Learn the secrets of soap bubbles and how to create an array of different bubbles using the items included inside the box. Investigate the properties of water and how attracting forces hold the surface of water together, and more fun facts such as the secrets to the soap bubble’s rainbow of colours.
The fun doesn’t stop there, the educational resource book is full of interesting facts and experiments such as these!
Bubbles and Foam
$29.95
Science kit for young researchers
About this kit:
This kit focuses on experiments with water, colours, and bubbles. Children will create colourful membrane, a foam beehive, learn to hold a bubble without popping it, create colourful bubbles and even paint with colourful foam. Find all these and more in this kit.
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.
Capsule Weather Station
$34.95
Once used by seafarers to predict oncoming storms, this historical device responds to atmospheric fluctuations to forecast the weather!
Collectable Die-Cast Pencil Sharpener Astronaut
$7.95
Collectable Miniature Di-Cast
Pencil Sharpener
Collectable Die-Cast Pencil Sharpener Lunar Module
$7.95
Collectable Miniature Di-Cast
Pencil Sharpener
Color Laboratory
$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.
Crystal Craze
$29.95
This kit is a one-stop shop on how to grow different types of funky and glamorous homemade crystals. In one of the most comprehensive Crazy Scientist LAB kits ever, covering 18 experiments, our young scientists will be working with exciting materials such as Copper Sulphate, Alum, Epsom salt and saline solutions.
They will learn about the various types of crystals - why and how they form and eventually create a variety of different shiny and colourful Crystals!
This science kit comes equipped with the necessary equipment excluding some common household items. It included a clear guide accompanied with photos of the processes as well as fascinating scientific explanations and facts.
Dark Sparklers
$39.95
Bill Yidumduma Harney is Senior Aboriginal Elder of the Wardaman community west of Katherine N.T. He is well-known through his 1996 book Born Under the Paperbark Tree, and the 2002 SBS film of his family and land, the Menngen White Cockatoo Country. The rock art of this area is famous for striped figures of the Lightning Brothers and other Spiritual Ancestors; and his tourist ventures give large numbers of people the chance to see these Dreaming of his people.
Stockman, land rights pioneer, story-teller par excellence and original painter, this custodian of sites as well as stories has always talked of the moon and stars On Top. In 1998 he asked Dr Hugh Cairns if he would write a book with him on his astronomy... Dark Sparklers is the result, and above all is an intriguing insight into a rather amazing modern Aboriginal Elder who has a cosmic view of life within his earthy realism.
Dish Notebook
$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.
Dish Souvenir Spoon
$7.95
- Australian souvenir spoon
- single spoon with CSIRO Parkes Radio Telescope image and text
- A perfect gift or souvenir
Drink Bottle - the universe revolves around me
$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.
Dual Weather Station
$49.95
A traditional way to read the temperature and predict the weather.
Storm Glass - Once used by seafarers to predict oncoming storms, the storm glass barometer came into general use in the early 1700's, and responds to atmospheric fluctuations to forecast the weather. Admiral Robert Fitzroy conducted a detailed study of this instrument between 1834 and 1836.
Galileo Thermometer - In 1593, Galileo Galilei discovered that the density of liquids reacts predictably to changes in temperature. He invented a device that allowed temperature variations to be measured.
Eclipse Glasses
$4.95
These cardboard Eclipse glasses are safe for direct solar viewing of solar eclipses, sun spots and other solar phenomenon. The filters in the glasses are optical density 5 or greater and are "CE" certified which meets the transmission requirements of scale 12-16 of EN 169/1992. (Australian standard AS 1338.2 and 1338.3). Lenses are made of exclusive scratch resistant optical density 5, "Black Polymer" material. Eclipse Shades filter out 100% of harmful ultra-violet, 100% of harmful infrared, and 99.999% of intense visible light. These premium filters create a sharper ORANGE colored image of the sun. The backside is printed with information for safe use and warnings about correct usage.
Einstein's Telescope
$29.95
Astronomers have long known that the Universe is expanding, but everything they could see indicated that gravity should be slowing this spread. Instead, it appears that the Universe is accelerating its expansion and that something stronger than gravity --dark energy -- is at work. In Einstein's Telescope Evalyn Gates, a University of Chicago astrophysicist, transports us to the edge of contemporary science to explore the revolutionary tool that unlocks the secrets of these little-understood cosmic constituents. Based on Einstein's theory of general relativity, gravitational lensing, or "Einstein's Telescope," is enabling new discoveries that are taking us toward the next revolution in scientific thinking -- one that may change forever our notions of where the Universe came from and where it is going.
Einstein: A Life
$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.
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.
Escape from the Space Station
$14.95
It's not every day you find yourself trapped on a space station that's hurtling towards an asteroid belt, but when the station is thrown off course, there's no time for panicking! Your only shot at safety lies with a note written in a strange alphabet - looks like you'll have to put your intergalactic thinking cap on!
With 12 different puzzles, from tricky picture puzzles to crazy mazes, the solution of each will translate a single letter of the note. Only once all 12 puzzles have been decoded will you be able to safety make you escape from the space station!
Set contains: 12 puzzle cards, solar system map, spaceship brochure, shuttle control diagram, instructions and solution.
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.
First Sticker Book Space (Usborne)
$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.
Glass Dome Ball
$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
Green Science Windmill Generator
$24.95
Use the wind to light up the night.Learn how to harvest the power from the wind.
You'll be surprised how much energy it takes to light up a small LED light.
You'll be blown away with this product.
Requires a recycled soft drink bottle.
No batteries required.
High Bounce Ball Kit
$14.95
This fantastic kit includes everything you need to create up to 6 high bouncing balls! It's never been more fun to bounce your unique design!
Kit includes:
- 1 large mould
- 2 small moulds
- 6 sachets of crystal powder
- Full instructions
Please note: This kit contains enough powder to make 1x large ball and 2x small balls or alternatively 6x small balls. Store balls in an airtight container. Over time the balls will gradually dry out and bounce will decrease.
For ages 6+
History of Mathematics - 3rd Edition
$69.95
Whether you're interested in the age of Plato and Aristotle or Poincare and Hilbert, whether you want to know more about the Pythagorean theorem or the golden mean, "A History of Mathematics" is an essential reference that will help you explore the incredible history of mathematics and the men and women who created it.
Hydrophobic Sand
$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.
Jelly Fish Lamp
$49.95
This Jelly Fish Lamp is a LED colour changing lamp.
This lamp can run on either batteries or a USB cable.
Leather Keyring - The Dish
$9.95
This leather keyring is a great way to remember your trip to see the Dish!
Liquid Timer
$19.95
Liquid timer displays the mechanics of varying liquids in motion. Discover how different densities of liquid travel through the lighter clear liquid.
Magnetic Secret Code
$14.95
Who will break the secret code?
Number of Players: 2
Contents: 2 game boards - one for the code-creator and one for the code-cracker, 60 coloured magnets (6 colours, 10 of each). 60 hint magnets in black and white.
Goal: to guess the other player's secret code (colour and position of each of the magnets) in the fewest number of turns.
Setting up: For the first round, let the younger player be the code-creator. The second player is the code-cracker.
The younger player takes the tin board marked "secret code" as well as a handful of different coloured magnets and holds them so the second player cannot see the code table area. The code-creator set up a line of 4 different coloured magnet using any combination of 4 colours from the 6 colours available, and keeps it hidden from the code-cracker. The code-creator should place the hint magnets (black and white) in the designated area on the game board.
The code-cracker places the coloured magnets on the back of the "decoding table" board.
The game: The code-cracker now begins guessing the secret code by placing one row of coloured magnets in the bottom row of the "Decoding table". After each guess, the code-creator will provide feedback by placing black and white magnets next to each guess in the "Decoding table". The code-creator will place a white magnet indicating indirect hit (i.e., correct colour but incorrect position). A black magnet will be placed for a direct hit (i.e., correct position sand correct colour). Note that there are 4 slots for placing the hints - so for example, if the guess contains 2 indirect hits and 1 direct hit, then the code-creator should place 2 white magnets and 1 black magnet and leaving the fourth slot empty.
Looking back at all the guesses made during the game in the "Decoding table" will help with code-cracker to crack the code faster.
Winning: The winner is the player who guesses the code in the fewest number of guesses.
If the code-cracker didn'6t crack the code in 10 moves, the code-creator wins.
Magnetic Space Mission
$14.95
Its an educational solar system race which is ideal for travelling.
Space Mission
Numbers of players: 2-4 players
The game consists of: 4 spaceship magnets, a die and game board.
Game objective: to win the space mission - landing first on the sun.
Instructions included
Magnetic Wonder
$29.95
Science kit for young researchers
About this kit:
Magnets are fun to play with, everyone knows that. But when looking deeper, and getting a real scientific perspective, guess what? They are even more FUN! In this extremely cool kit, you'll get acquainted with different types of magnets including the awesomely strong Neodymium magnet, the weirdest of all "Magnetic Putty", you'll get to build a real compass and create electromagnets and much more.
Over a dozen exciting experiments inside.
Beware, you're about to get magnetized to this kit.
this science kit comes equipped with the necessary equipment excluding some common household items. It includes a clear guide accompanied with photos of the explanations and facts.
Mini Pin Art
$17.95
Put your imagination to the test with this great Pin Art desk toy!
Wherever you are at school, work or home - you can be entertained for hours exploring the limitless sculpture making possibilities of Pin Art.
And it's so simple to use! Just tip the frame so that all the pins touch the perspex, then slide them over any object to create a 3D impression!
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