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Fitzroy's Storm 28cm
A Storm Glass is a type of weather forecasting device composed of a sealed glass container filled with liquid. The appearance of the liquid purportedly predicts the weather. The liquid within the glass is amixture of several ingredients most commonly distilled, ethanol, potassium nitrate, ammonium chloride and camphor. This specific mixture was developed by Admiral Robert Fitzroy and used on his voyage with Charles Darwin on his HMS Beagle. During the historic voyage. Fitzroy carefully documented how the storm glass would predict the weather: If the liquid in the glass is clear, the weather be bright and clear. If the liquid contains small stars on sunny winter days, then snow is coming!
Features:
-Forecast weather according the shape & size of the crystals in the glass
-Same size and shape as 28cm Galileo Thermometers
-Used by seafarers to predict storm at sea
-Crystal form as the weather changes
-Dimensions: 9cm x 8cm x 32cm (box)
-The perfect gift for someone who loves barometer
-Made of 23cm handblown glass
-Suitable for ages 8 and up
For all orders AU $125 and over the delivery fee is *free.
For orders less than AU $125 delivery fee is AU *$10 in Australia. (*Exclusions apply including large orders and bulky items.)
For bulky products (packaging over 50cm/5kg), we offer an affordable shipping rate that is calculated with an online shipping calculator.
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