Galileo Thermometers Index

Galileo Galilei, the pioneer of modern physics and astronomy, never could have imagined that the remarkable thermometer he invented four centuries ago would become one of the most attractive, intriguing, and eye-catching gift items today.

The Galileo Thermometer is a unique-looking cylinder filled with colorful spheres which float in a special, FCKW-free liquid and measure the correct temperature based on a fascinating scientific principle. What Galileo discovered is that spheres of different weights would rise or fall according to the temperature. Because the liquid in the cylinders contracts slightly at lower temperatures and expands slightly at higher temperatures, the spheres rise and fall accordingly. In a Galileo Thermometer, the lowest floating sphere in the upper part of the cylinder tells the correct temperature.

To look at a Galileo Thermometer is to behold not only an instrument which tells the precise temperature, but also to behold a work of beauty and art. These thermometers are made of hand-blown glass and attract consumers who want something that appeals to them visually, practically, and intellectually. The Galileo Thermometer is a conversation piece which leaves a lasting impression. Few other gift items blend design and concept so effectively.

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