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Family Stargazing Gift Voucher
For friends or family who have everything... why not send them to the Universe!
This makes a special gift!
This voucher entitles one family (2 adults and 2 children) to entry to a
“Dark Night” or "Marvellous Moon" evening astronomy tour. Valid for one year
from date of purchase. Not valid for special events. Bookings are essential.
How to book details are listed on the voucher.
Adult Stargazing Gift Voucher
For friends or family who have everything... why not send them to the Universe!
This makes a special gift!
This voucher entitles one adult to entry to a “Dark Night” or "Marvellous Moon"
evening astronomy tour. Valid for one year from date of purchase. Not valid for
special events. Bookings are essential. How to book details are listed on the
voucher.
Senior Stargazing Gift Voucher
For friends or family who have everything... why not send them to the Universe!
This makes a special gift!
This voucher entitles one senior to entry to a “Dark Night” or "Marvellous Moon"
evening astronomy tour. Valid for one year from date of purchase. Not valid for
special events. Bookings are essential. How to book details are listed on the
voucher.
Child Stargazing Gift Voucher
For friends or family who have everything... why not send them to the Universe!
This makes a special gift!
This voucher entitles one child to entry to a “Dark Night” or "Marvellous Moon"
evening astronomy tour. Valid for one year from date of purchase. Not valid for
special events. Bookings are essential. How to book details are listed on the
voucher.
2010 ASTRONOMY ALMANAC
This almanac contains a wealth of astronomical information, designed and
tabulated for use right here in Western Australia! It is a useful resource
for all budding and experienced astronomers alike.
Monthly sections:
- Highlights and Events Diary
- Sun, Moon and Planet Rise/Set Data
- Star and Sky Maps for easy locations of objects.
STAR DISC/PLANISPHERE (SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE)
This Star Disc or Planisphere is a simple and practical tool with which it is
possible to see all constellations at any particular time during the year.
Months and days are marked around the edge of the moveable disc.
Time of day is marked around the inside edge of the top clear panel.
Rotate the disc to match the date with the time and you'll have the night sky
at your finger tips! This is a great way to become familiar with what's up
in the night sky.
AUSTRALIAN BACKYARD ASTRONOMY
Discover the stories of the heavens and our understanding of them in this
beautiful book. Generously illustrated with star charts and pictures from
the National Library of Australia and photographs from Australian and
overseas astronomers. Australian Backyard Astronomy will captivate younger
and older readers alike.
Young readers will be occupied for hours with interesting facts and projects
that are practical and fun to do. Older readers will enjoy the more detailed
explanations and links to extra information through the Library’s website.
DARK SPARKLERS
By Hugh Cairns and Bill Yidumduma Harnery
Yidumduma’s Aboriginal Astronomy.
Dark Sparklers is an intriguing insight into a rather amazing modern
Aboriginal Elder who has a cosmic view of life within his earthy realism.
It tells the stories of the stars with star diagrams included.
SPIRIT OF THE NIGHT SKY
This book aims to give a basic, easy-to-follow guide to the stars
and constellations of Australia's night skies, looking up from down under,
interweaving myth, mystery and science from around the world to
convey the sense of awe experienced by stargazers past and present.
THE UNIVERSE DVD
Learn about the latest discoveries in the Cosmos.
Chapters
Star Clusters and Nebulae
Extra-Solar Planets
Stellar Evolution
Supernovae and Blackholes
Distant Galaxies
Dark Matter
Telescopes
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THE SOLAR SYSTEM DVD
All the latest discoveries from NASA and ESA probes.
Chapters
Messenger at Mercury
Venus Express
Cassini at Saturn
Mars from Orbiters, Rovers and Phoenix
Galileo at Jupiter
Uranus and Neptune
Asteroids
Dwarf Planets
Comets
SPACE FLIGHT DVD
All the highlights from 50 years of manned spaceflights.
Chapters
Apollo missions to the Moon including the first landing
Early rocket programs
Space Shuttle
Earth views
International Space Station
Future launches
MOON IN MY ROOM
What's different about the moon tonight? It's inside your room!
Authentically detailed, Moon In My Room hangs on your wall and
shines moonlight just like the real moon.
Twelve different phase settings let you match what the real moon looks
like outside...... tonight!
Listen to the included CD auio tour to learn exciting facts about the moon
and its unique relationship with planet Earth.
STAR THEATER 2
Southern Hemisphere
Watch as hundreds of stars and constellations are projected onto your
ceiling and walls. Listen as you are taken on an exciting audio CD Tour
of the night sky. Control the hand-held Meteor Maker to create streaking
comets and meteors overhead. It's like being in a real planetarium!
CELESTRON SKYSCOUT PLANETARIUM
The SkyScout is a revolutionary handheld device that uses advanced GPS
technology with point and click convenience to identify thousands of stars,
planets, constellations and more.
Identify: Simply point the SkyScout at any star in the sky and click the 'target'
button. The SkyScout will tell you what object you are looking at.
Locate: To locate a star or planet, select the objects name from the menu
and follow the directional arrows through the viewfinder. SkyScout tells
you when you are on target.
CELESTRON TELESCOPE POWERSEEKER 127 EQ
PowerSeeker 127 EQ
- Quick and easy no-tool setup
- Slow motion controls for smooth tracking
- Erect image optics - Ideal for terrestrial and astronomical use fully
coated glass optical components with high transmissioncoatings
for enhanced image brightness and clarity - 3x Barlow lens triples the magnifying power of each eyepiece
- Accessory tray for convenient storage of accessories
- "The Sky®" Level 1 planetarium software with 10,000 object database
and enhanced images
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CELESTRON TELESCOPE NexStar 114 SLT
General Features
- High quality 114 mm reflector
- Fully computerized Altazimuth mount
- StarPointer finderscope to help with alignment and accurately locating
objects - Quick-release fork arm mount, optical tube and accessory tray for quick
no tool set up - Sturdy stainless steel tripod and accessory tray included
- Includes CD-ROM "The Sky" Astronomy Software which provides
education about the sky and printable sky maps
Computerized Mount Features
- Proven NexStar computer control technology.
- Database allows telescope to locate over 4,000 celestial objects.
- SkyAlign allows you to align on any three bright celestial objects, making for a fast and easy alignment process.
- Internal battery compartment to prevent cord wrap during use.
- Auxiliary port for additional accessories such as GPS accessory.
Includes NSOL telescope control software
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