44CM Heebie Jeebies Galileo Thermometer

The Galilean thermometer is a mesmerising way to keep an eye on the temperature! It's also a fun and functional gift for your dad or boss to put on his desk and impress visitors with his vast knowledge on the topic of buoyancy!

There is no mercury here: it's all in the fluid my friend! The glass tube is filled with a liquid whose density will change as the surrounding temperature alters. Glass balls with varying density are added to the tube and as the room temperature goes up and down, their density relative to the density of the fluid inside the tube will change. If a particular ball becomes less dense than the fluid, it will rise in the tube, but if it is more dense then it will sink down.

The colourful glass balls each have a small tag on the bottom with a number. The number corresponds to the temperature. Look at which glass ball is in the middle section of the tube to fi

Product Specifications:

Product Specifications:

• Dimensions: 44cm tall or 56cm tall
• 44cm model includes 10 glass balls, 56 cm model includes 11 glass balls
• Glass balls are hand blown
• Temperature range: 16C to 36C