World's Largest Solar Chandelier by Designer Luke Jerram

How tall?17 feet tall!Luke Jerram's 17 feet tall chandelier consists of 665 flickering glass radiometers.How does it work?When the glass radiometers of Luke Jerram's Solar Chandelier are exposed to light the vanes rotate,the more light the faster they shimmer and flicker in the sunlight.As the light throughout the day dims and brightens,the vanes of each radiometer speed up and slow down.

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Luke Jerram's Solar Powered Chandelier is currently displayed at the UK's Bristol&Bath Science Center.The science center's tall and open atrium gives its viewers a real show.As the atrium's light changes so do the hundreds of glass radiometers,flickering and shimmering shadows combined with 17 feet of delicate glass and a gentle clinking sound as they turn.During the evening hours the chandelier is activated by electric light.

For more information on the designer Luke Jerram visit:Heller Gallery or Luke Jerram's Website

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