I need a good pen for my upcoming Soyuz tourist trip to the International Space Station. How well does the Omas Phoenix function in zero gravity?
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You have to be careful of the ink pouring out of the fountain of the nib as this May get your hands and diamonds dirty, but otherwise surprisingly well
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Well, dear Tony, on my personalized space station, we have a gravity generator so MY pen works perfectly for me.
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Yes, Eric. It is thick and you will love it. What kind of fountain pen do you enjoy writing with? I am asking to get inspired by you :)
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Yes it can. So if you want to write underwater or in space, just carry a spare refill
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I believe it takes a Fisher space pen refill. Fisher makes a pen that literally looks exactly like this Maxpedition one, so whatever fits in that works with this. I'd tell you exactly which one but I lost this awesome pen a while ago. &#128546;
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This is A heavy scope with a less than perfect center go gravity. I am using an alpena plastic with a fairly wide footprint. It's barely enough. It's plastic. it wiggles a lot when you focus or zoom. Do you own this scope now? Are thinking stars or on the ground. I would not recommend ultima 80 for astronomy. Blue shift issues. Works fine on the ground.
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No; the pen works as your finger. All the stamps are magnetic. My 5 year old granddaughter likes it a lot.
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This pen is so wonderful, it works on XP, Window 7 and 8 for me. I have all 3 machines and it works wonders, even work on other Microsoft application such as MS Word.
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It seems to be permanant and I thought that might be a detraction from its esthetic quality. But after owning it, I actually think it is fine. May prevent dirt/grime catching in the surface over time. This pen has a perfect weight and balance for my writing preference.
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For me it's the best for this size Quad. I have the Dromida Ominus and there Vista that don't compare to the Alias, knock on wood no motor problems yet! Getting ready to order an Orange Alias when there in stock sometime in Oct.
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You need to do your research with MinnKota before ordering. I purchased this troller in June of 2014, knowing it didn't have auto-pilot but also knowing that it could be upgraded at some point in the future. At the time, I couldn't afford the auto-pilot model. This troller has performed beyond expectations. The deploy assist lever is a great feature and the improvements to the foot pedal are much appreciated. Maybe someday, when I can afford it, I'll upgrade to iPilot Link with the Humminbird. In the meantime, I'll be enjoying my PowerDrive V2.
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Nostalgia, and a whole lot more metal. This thing has a full brass body, and most all it's mechanical parts are brass. Spoilers: it's heavy. But mostly for the nostalgia; this was the first ever "astronaut" space pen.
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Nostalgia, and a whole lot more metal. This thing has a full brass body, and most all it's mechanical parts are brass. Spoilers: it's heavy. But mostly for the nostalgia; this was the first ever "astronaut" space pen. (the AG7 model)
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Their site states they plan on it. You can stay up to date with their support page here: http://www.martianwatches.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=12&t;=6&sid;=18611e2d94742965fca15286d0cdd508
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Yes, this pen has a great flow and leaves dark full marks like a gel pen from heavy to almost no pressure, but dries nearly instantly. In my experience, gel pens are prone to smearing due to excessive flow, which is not a problem with the uni-ball Jetstream. This pen glides smoothly like a gel pen as well.
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Fisher does make Space Pens with plastic barrels, but this one is metal. The pen is lightweight, but it is magnetic so it is proably steel. It is a very nice pen.
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No, I have not seen this device but I will research it. If you are involved in SETI, you might find some interesting information in a book entitled "The Hollow Earth". It details experiences of Admiral Byrd on a flight over the polar ice cap.
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The ink is the Fisher pressurized cartridge. So it would be ideal for a Write in the Rain type paper. From their website: Fisher Space Pen's Sealed Pressurized Ink Cartridge Performs in temperatures from -30F to +250F, underwater, in zero gravity, at any angle-even upside down! The ultimate in dependability! The choice of ski patrols, search and rescue teams, law enforcement agencies, armed forces, and everyone who demands reliability in a writing instrument. It is a great writing ink! It is dense but smooth. Almost has a rubber or oil base feel.