Reconstruction of Galileo's Thermoscope, 1592-1600

SMG00256852

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Reconstruction of Galileo's thermoscope (replacement for 1930-650), (original 1592-1600).

Details

Category:
Heat
Object Number:
1988-507
Materials:
cork, glass and liquid (unidentified)
Measurements:
overall: 445 mm x x , 97 mm, .235kg
type:
thermoscope, thermometers and reconstruction
credit:
Glaisher Parfitt and Pegler