Photo of an aneroid barometer. Barometers were invented during the 17th century by Evangelista Torricelli, and modern barometers operate similarly to those early mercury barometers.
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This decorative wooden barometer features the weather descriptions <i>stormy</i>, <i>rain</i>, <i>change</i>, <i>fair</i> and <i>very dry</i> in addition to numeric measurements to help determine atmospheric pressure.
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Barometers can be simply functional or highly decorative. This stained wooden barometer features attractive details as well as a built in thermometer for more accurate weather assessment. Decorative wooden barometers are ideal for indoor display.
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Barographs record the atmospheric pressure over the course of time. A traditional barograph, such as this one, contains an aneroid barometer and uses a pen to produce a paper chart, called a barogram.
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Barometers help forecast weather by measuring atmospheric pressure. Some barometers such as this one also show different types of weather, making them handy for at-home weather prediction. This barometer shows that rainy weather is in the forecast.
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Barometers are a useful tool for weather prediction, and come in many sizes and styles from simple to elaborate. This gold barometer clearly shows the inside spring mechanism which moves the gauge in response to changing air pressure.
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This decorative barometer measures air pressure and is painted to show white fluffy clouds in a blue sky. Picturesque puffy white clouds with sunny skies mean that the air pressure is neither high nor low and rain is usually not in the forecast.
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The gauge on this barometer is pointing to stormy weather which is clearly shown in the background rain and lightening. This brass barometer shows the spring mechanisms inside and has weather descriptions for easier interpretation.