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Your cart is empty. This NEW DESIGN only available by Glassic Gifts puts a spin on the traditional "Goethe Weather Ball Barometer". Our flat bottom prevents tipping, while an indented top collects any liquid that may be ejected from the spout during inclement weather. Finish it off with a plastic level marker on the spout and it is clear to see why this design is superior to the traditional ball with skinny base and curved spout. This Barometer arrives empty and you must use the included filling kit to fill it with the colored liquid of your choice. We suggest distilled water and traditional food coloring. The filling kit comprises of a hose, syringe and illustrated instruction sheet.
What is a Goethe Ball Barometer and how does it work? Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749 – 1832) was a German writer and politician whose work influenced the likes of Nietzsche, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert and Brahms. Goethe was also keenly involved in studies of natural science and color theory. He developed and popularized his simple but effective “Weather Ball Barometer“ using principles developed by Torricelli. This device predicts barometric weather changes by observing the rise and fall of liquid within a sealed glass sphere. A low water level in the spout suggests “high pressure”, representing fair weather. A high water level in the spout suggests “low pressure” and forecasts poor weather conditions. While the storm glass will not indicate exact barometric pressure in numerical values, it is still regarded as an accurate monitor of air pressure changes. This item can be filled with any color liquid desired.
xtreme_xeriscape
2025-01-18 14:20:38
Compared to other similar products this barometer has a better base which I expected to make the item more stable; I am not disappointed, it is very good
Customer
2024-12-02 11:47:51
Nice design and well made...and it works!
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