Page 1 of 2Christmas gifts for scientists, the curious, and the geek in your life....
It's now less than a month to December 25th when many people will be looking forward to eagerly giving and receiving gifts.
Well, receiving gifts isn't so difficult - unless, perhaps, if it's another fuzzy pullover knitted by an insistent auntie who will then force you to wear the infernal, purple and fuschia monstrosity for the rest of the holidays.
If you find yourself in this situation, our sympathies are with you. And other than advising you to plan ahead by plotting an 'emergency' call from a friend in need to remove you from your degrading situation we only have one thing to offer: our FirstScience guide to 'Gifts for Geeks'.
Don't know what the perfect gif to get for the geek in your life? Fret not.... Inspiration follows!.....
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Gift 1
For the gamer
$169.95
Some people worry that computer games are a bit too obsessive, antisocial and solitary. But if you're going to do it - then go large and take no prisoners!
This is the ultimate chair for multimedia gaming. It shakes, twitches and rumbles in sync with the action on your computer or movie screen! A dangerous gift to give if you're in a room of 'game-age' children, or highly competitive adults! Be warned!
Boom Rocker - $169.95
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Gift 2
For the wanna-be skygazer
$399.95
Whether or not the recipient of this gift lives in the countryside or big city, they will be able to make use of the Celestron SkyScout.
This handheld device is so clever it uses the Global Positioning System (GPS) to find it's location and time - then when the user points at an object in the sky, the SckyScout will be able to identify what it is and display the information!
Want to find objects in the sky? Easy. Select the object from the menu (eg. 'Saturn') and if it's visible from your location that evening the SkyScout will guide you to point at it in the sky!
Too cool!
Celestron Personal Planetarium - $399.95
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Gift 3
For the rocket enthusiast / collector
$59.95
Not only is it a beautiful model - it works. This 26 inch long (66cm) reproduction of the Ansari X Prize winning SpaceShipOne can blast 600 ft. into the air and swing back down to earth on a nylon parachute!
The SpaceShipOne rocket will need at least one E9 Rocket Engine for each shot into the sky. The engines cost $17.95 a shot - and be sure to order early as these items CAN NOT be shipped by air!
SpaceShipOne Rocket re-creation - $59.95
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Gift 4
Mechamo Centipede
$159.95
It has 32 legs. It can crawl like a real centipede - and it can be controlled with an infrared remote. Need we say more?
The Mechamo Centipede needs some assembly. In fact - a lot, which is part of the attraction.
Set aside at least two hours to build the beast - and then feed it 6 AA batteries. After that - challenge the cat to find to find out who the new 'king of the house' is!
Mechamo Centipede - $159.95
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Gift 5
For the 'mad scientist' or black-wearing Marilyn Manson Fan
$59.95
The 'Mr. Thrifty Skeleton'.... We just love the name!
Ok. It's not the most brilliantly detailed model - hence the name. But it's fun!
Someone in the office has noticed that it appears that the top of the skull comes off. Then a suggestion was made that perhaps with the correct sized plastic lining - and a small pot, that this could make an interesting flower planter..... We work with strange people.... But if you have a friend or relative with a similarly dark sense of humour - this may be the gift you need!
Mr. Thrifty Skeleton!- $59.95
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