subject: Traditional Galileo Thermometers [print this page] Famous Italian physicist Galileo Galilei discovered density of liquid changes in response to change in temperature. On the basis of these findings of the eminent scientist, traditional Galileo thermometers came into existence. Traditional Galileo thermometers, usually referred to as Galileo thermometers are two-in-one items which reflect perfect combination of beauty and utility.
Galileo thermometers were primarily devised to show temperature change more accurately. Later colorful and elegant look of this item made it a unique piece to do up interior. Traditional Galileo thermometer is a slim item measuring 43cm. in height. The thermometer is filled up with liquid in which six bulbs are suspended. Those bulbs are roughly of same size and weight. Furthermore, each of these bulbs is filled up with different colored liquid. Variety of colors has added charm to Galileo thermometers and slowly they have crept into our interiors as a decorative piece.
Each of the bulbs is attached with a weight etched with gold colored temperature reading tags. As the devise is based on the principle of relationship between buoyancy of an object and temperature of liquid, therefore density of liquid in thermometer responses to even a subtle change in temperature. As a result, those multicolored bulbs bob up or down reflecting change in temperature. The temperature is then measured from the lowest of the upper floating bulbs in the thermometer.
As change in temperature acts stimulus for the movement of the bulbs, to ensure their carefree progress in either direction, proper care is taken to prevent collision of those items .
Galileo thermometers are over-the-top expensive as they are made of costly blown glass of Germany. Many cheap version of this exclusive item are available in the market but buyers are warned not to be hoodwinked by cheap imitation.
Traditional Galileo thermometers are wonderful items to add glamour to your home dcor. They have got style, sophistication and exclusivity that have made them almost must-have decorative items to lighten up the serene corner of ones room. The up and down moment of those colorful bulbs has a very soothing effect on ones eyes and floating of those colored balls in liquid is really mesmerizing .
As it is a glass item, make sure to place it in a proper place so that nobody inadvertently tips it over. If placed in a suitable corner, Traditional Galileo thermometers can change the look of interior by weaving a magical effect that spread through the surrounding of the room.
