Product Review

Galileo Thermometers are magnificent creations that make Galileo's 400 year old principle of relative density a functional reality. An accurate indoor thermometer encased in brilliant glass, the Galileo Thermometer from Lily's Home is the point at which art meets science. This fascinating, functional instrument is the point at which science meets art. Four hundred years ago Galileo discovered that specifically weighted floating bubbles would predictable rise or sink in a liquid as the temperature of that liquid is changed. These decorative glass reproductions of Galileo's discovery have glass floats precisely weighted 6 gram increments suspended in a clear, environmentally safe, non-toxic liquid. Simply read the tag on the lowest floating bubble to read the temperature: The Galileo measures every 4 degrees from 64 F to 80 F and is accurate to within 2 degrees with 5 floats. It stands on a black wooden stand and measure about 7.5 inch tall. Each of the 5 liquid-filled floats weigh more than the one above it in the cylinder to ensure a stately and orderly procession of ups and downs as the temperature changes. To accomplish this balancing, the tags on which the temperature is marked are attached by hand. The fluid in the floats and the cylinder has to be exactly the same density for the thermometer to function properly. The fluid is non-toxic and non-hazardous, an inert oil/hydrocarbon mixture like mineral oil. Galileos are precisely manufactured and carefully packaged. The cylinder walls are laboratory grade glass, so sturdiness isn't an issue. A four-color cardboard box sleeve surrounds a form-fitted foam case that virtually guarantees safe arrival. Lily's Home offers beautifully designed clocks, dishware, garden decorations, and more to add a touch of style to any home. Whether you're looking for a statement piece for your living room or looking for a way to add more color to your garden, Lily's Home has just what you're looking for!