2 Sep

What is a barometer and storm glass?

A barometer is a classic measuring instrument that has been used for hundreds of years to measure barometric pressure – i.e. atmospheric air pressure – and thus provide an indication of upcoming weather developments. Many people still associate barometers...
26 Christmas

Charles Darwin and the storm glass

Charles Darwin and the storm glass – an introduction to a unique weather instrument When you see a storm glass standing on a shelf in the living room or on a desk today, it can be difficult to imagine that this...