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Galileos thermometer, 1592. Artist: Galileo Galilei
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Galileos thermometer, 1592. Artist: Galileo Galilei
Galileos thermometer, 1592. A 1994 copy of the air thermometer made by Galileo Galilei, the celebrated Italian scientist. This was probably the first instrument made for the measurement of temperature and consisted of a long thin glass tube fitted with a number of glass balls weighted to be of different densities in a liquid and arranged to sink one after the other as the temperature rose. This thermometer is more accurately known as a termometro infingardo
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This print showcases Galileo Galilei's groundbreaking invention, the Galileo's thermometer, created in 1592. As an artist and celebrated Italian scientist of the Renaissance era, Galileo revolutionized the concept of temperature measurement with this innovative instrument. The termometro infingardo, as it is more accurately known, was a long thin glass tube containing various glass balls of different densities suspended in a liquid. Each ball would sink one after another as the temperature increased. Galileo's thermometer marked a significant milestone in scientific history by being one of the earliest instruments designed for measuring temperature accurately. This remarkable piece captures both the ingenuity and pioneering spirit that defined Galileo's work during the 16th century. The photograph itself is a 1994 copy of this historic air thermometer meticulously crafted by Galilei himself. Preserved within this image are not only elements such as glass and tubes but also centuries-old concepts that continue to shape our understanding of science today. Displayed here courtesy of Oxford Science Archive and The Print Collector, this print serves as a testament to Galileo's immense contributions to scientific progress. It invites us to appreciate his brilliance while reminding us how far we have come since his time—a reminder that innovation knows no bounds when driven by curiosity and determination.
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