It was widely used during the 17th and 18th centuries in scientific debates over the relative merits of the competing central Earth and central Sun theories

18 cm wide

It utilise 17th century astronomer Galileo Galilei's discovery that the density of liquids varies with temperature

if spilt on gunpowder

M(42”/107cm)

Amundsen Globe, 25cm DRINKS It was widely used duringIn the 16th 18th centuries, ocean pioneers were the celebrities of the age. Figures such as Drake, Magellan, and Cook discovered new lands, facilitated trade, and spread power and influence around the globe. Even today, their reputation and achievements are so embedded in our history, that they remain household names. So when we sat down to name our new ranges of globes, explorers were the obvious choice. The Amundsen globe offers political style