UFO Nyt - No 3 juli-sept 1987

Magazine Overview

Title: UFO-NYT
Issue: 3
Volume: 29
Date: July-September 1987
Publisher: Skandinavisk UFO Information (SUFOI)
Country: Denmark
Language: Danish
Cover Headline: Mange >>ildkugler<< i 1986 (Many 'fireballs' in 1986)

Articles and Reports

Leder: Netop nu (Editorial: Right Now) Kim Møller Hansen discusses SUFOI's updated mission statement, emphasizing the collection and dissemination of UFO-related information. He highlights recent SUFOI publications like "UFO Sløring," "Piloter ser UFO-er," and "UFO Landing," which are already sold out. The editorial also mentions the 40th anniversary of UFO phenomena in 1987 and the release of several English-language UFO books. A major focus is the JAL Flight 1628 incident over Alaska in November 1986, which SUFOI is actively investigating. The editorial concludes by announcing SUFOI's 30th-anniversary celebration on November 21st in Lyngby Storcenter.

UFO-forskning: Projekt Dalarna (UFO Research: Project Dalarna) This article by Ulf Ekstedt details Project Dalarna, an extension of Project Hessdalen's work into Scandinavia. Conducted in southern Dalarna, Sweden, in January 1987, the project aimed to investigate UFO sightings. Despite a challenging large surveillance area (50x80 km) and less institutional support than in Norway, the project focused on visual observations and photography. A notable observation occurred on January 9th, where a red, pulsating light sphere was seen moving erratically and disappearing behind a hill. The article notes that the number of sightings during this project was lower than in previous years.

Observationer: Mange »ildkugler« i 1986 (Observations: Many 'Fireballs' in 1986) By Ole J. Knudsen, this report compiles Danish daylight meteor sightings from 1986. It highlights two specific instances: on September 23rd, two pilots observed a green fireball east of Djursland that split into two. On October 6th, multiple witnesses in northwest Jutland reported seeing fireballs, with one exploding and leaving a smoke trail. The article distinguishes between the speeds of meteors/fireballs (30-80 km/s) and space debris (approx. 8 km/s) or satellites.

UFO-rapport: Nærobservation i Rødovre (UFO Report: Close Observation in Rødovre) Authored by Arne S. Petersen, this report details a close encounter on February 4th, 1986, in Rødovre, Denmark. A driver and his mother observed a luminous, disc-shaped object that matched the car's speed, stopped directly over treetops, and then hovered silently. The object was described as larger than the full moon, emitting a strong white light. The witness concluded it was an intelligently controlled craft. Investigations with the Danish Air Force and Kastrup Airport yielded no conventional explanations.

Bag Jerntæppet: Observationer fra Polen, 3. del (Behind the Iron Curtain: Observations from Poland, Part 3) This is the third part of a report by Bronislaw Rzepecki on Polish UFO observations. It covers several cases from December 1983 and January 1987. Sightings include formations of yellow, red, and green lights over Zebrzydowice and Brzeg, some described as cigar-shaped and leaving smoke trails. Another report details a red sphere observed near Dąbrowa Górnicza, which changed shape and color. A Lithuanian report from September 1985 describes a spherical object emitting a spotlight-like beam over Maciuliszki.

UFO-teorier: Rejsende i tid (UFO Theories: Travelers in Time) Kim Møller Hansen explores the theoretical possibility of UFOs being time machines. The article discusses how exceeding the speed of light could theoretically allow for time travel, even to the past. It suggests that UFO occupants might adhere to a 'non-interference policy' to avoid altering their own past. The article also notes the common description of ufologists as small and childlike, drawing a parallel to future generations visiting their past.

Astronomi: Hvor kragerne har madpakker med (Astronomy: Where the Crows Pack Their Lunches) This section appears to be a brief astronomical note, possibly unrelated to UFOs, as indicated by its title.

UFO-rapport: Danmark (UFO Report: Denmark) This section likely contains further UFO reports from Denmark, details not fully elaborated in the provided text.

Presseklip: Jamen, det stod selv i avisen! (Press Clippings: Well, it was in the newspaper itself!) This section likely compiles newspaper articles related to UFO sightings.

Kort om: Rumfart og astronomi (Briefly on: Space Travel and Astronomy) This section likely provides brief updates or news related to space exploration and astronomy.

Notitser: Kort fortalt (Notes: Briefly Told) This section likely contains short news items or brief updates.

SUFOIS 30 års jubilæum (SUFOI's 30th Anniversary) This section commemorates SUFOI's upcoming 30th anniversary, mentioning a planned event on November 21st.

Focus på UFOer (Focus on UFOs) This section likely delves deeper into specific UFO cases or topics.

Book Review: UFOs 1947-1987: The 40-Year Search for an Explanation This review highlights a comprehensive book compiled by Hilary Evans and John Spencer for BUFORA. It features articles from over 40 leading ufologists, covering historical UFO cases, theories, and organizations. The book is described as an extensive international work with illustrations, bibliographies, and author biographies. It is available for 185 DKr plus postage.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently focuses on UFO sightings and investigations, particularly those occurring in Scandinavia. There's a strong emphasis on collecting and analyzing observational data, as evidenced by the detailed reports from Denmark, Sweden, and Poland. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, presenting various theories (like time travel) without definitively endorsing any single explanation. SUFOI positions itself as a central hub for UFO research in Denmark, actively publishing and organizing events. The magazine also engages with international UFO developments, such as the JAL Flight 1628 case. The recurring theme is the persistent mystery of UFO phenomena and the ongoing efforts to understand them through rigorous investigation and open discussion.

This issue of UFO-NYT, number 3/87, is a Danish publication focusing on UFO phenomena, astronomy, and related topics. The cover story, "Hvor kragerne har madpakker med" (Where the crows bring their lunchboxes), by Benny Gade, highlights the "Planetstien" in Lemvig, a one-billion-times scaled model of the solar system. The magazine also includes a "Press Clip" section summarizing UFO-related news from various media, a "Notitser" (Notices) with brief reports, and a section on "Rumfart og astronomi" (Spaceflight and Astronomy).

Planetstien in Lemvig

The main article details the creation and concept of the Planetstien in Lemvig, Denmark. The idea originated with Ole Knudsen, an astronomer at Aarhus University, who wanted to create a large-scale model of the solar system. The project, which involves placing models of the Sun and planets at accurate scaled distances, spans approximately 10 kilometers. The Sun model is 1.3 meters in diameter, and Pluto is a 3mm sphere located 7.5 kilometers away. The project aims to provide a tangible understanding of the vastness of the solar system. The article mentions the involvement of architect Claus Navntofte and museum inspector Ellen Damgård. Funding for the project is sought from foundations and companies, with Lemvig Kommune contributing 100,000 DKK. The largest expense is the 165,000 DKK model of the Sun, which had not yet been installed at the time of publication, with a temporary iron band model in place. The Planetstien is also linked to the poet Thøger Larsen, a local figure with an interest in astronomy.

UFO Reports and Sightings

The magazine features several UFO reports and observations:

• Meteor over Jylland: On January 26, 1987, hundreds witnessed a bright meteor phenomenon, initially causing confusion but later identified as a meteor. SUFOI received numerous calls from concerned citizens.
• UFO over Jægerspris?: On the same date as the meteor, a young girl in Jægerspris reported a strange humming sound and a round object in the sky.
• Færøerne: An observation of a light moving in a semicircle was reported in Tórshavn.
• Flammende genstand (Flaming Object): On April 4, 1987, a flaming object was reported moving from West to East near Hornslet, suspected to be a hot air balloon.
• UFO over Lyngby: On April 17, 1987, an elderly woman observed a reddish light, described as an oval shape with three sections, hovering like an airplane.
• Lys-show på nattehimlen (Light Show in the Night Sky): On May 7, 1987, a stargazer observed a bright white light that pulsed, followed by a series of lights forming a near-full circle.
• Meteor: On May 25, 1987, similar phenomena were observed near Nakskov and Helsingør, described as a long, luminous object moving silently.
• Britisk fly mødt af UFO over Sovjet (British plane met by UFO over Soviet Union): A British Airways jumbo jet reportedly had to take evasive action to avoid a collision with a mysterious object exhibiting unusual lights over Soviet airspace.
• UFO-lig i New Mexico? (UFO-like in New Mexico?): This section discusses the alleged "Majestic-12" incident, where a secret committee supposedly found alien bodies after a UFO crash.
• Frigivne dokumenter (Released Documents): Reports on UFO incidents in Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Morocco, Tunisia, and Kuwait, including radar tracking of UFOs over Barbados.
• Polsk kampfly nær UFO (Polish fighter jet near UFO): Polish air force officers reported unidentified flying objects, including a pilot who encountered a mysterious aircraft.
• Jamen, hvad er det? (Well, what is it?): A report from Helsingør about a silent, luminous object observed over the Øresund, with similar sightings reported over many years.
• Den flyvende sukkerskål i Nikitskaja (The Flying Sugar Bowl in Nikitskaja): A detailed account of poltergeist-like activity in a village near Moscow, involving moving objects and electrical disturbances.

Press Clips and News

The "Press Clip" section collates various media reports related to UFOs and astronomy:

• SUFOI's Situation Report: SUFOI registered 40 inquiries between January and June 1987.
• IGAP and "ufo kontakt": Media coverage of the IGAP organization and its publication "ufo kontakt", including interviews and reports on UFO observations.
• Research in Free Energy: A report on engineer Albert Hauser's experiments with free energy motors, inspired by UFO observations.
• CENAP on West German TV: A report on Werner Walter of CENAP appearing on a German TV show discussing UFOs and showing archival footage of a meteor.
• "Budskab fra stjerner" (Message from the Stars): An article discussing a scientific committee investigating claims of supernatural phenomena and UFO landings, with astrophysicist Carl Sagan and radio astronomer Frank Drake expressing belief in extraterrestrial life.
• UFO-Norge on TV: Erling Strand and Leif Havik from UFO-Norge participated in a Nordic TV broadcast discussing UFOs.
• British UFO Author: Timothy Good claims that Americans found four alien bodies from a crashed UFO in New Mexico, citing a document allegedly from the CIA.
• SUFOI's Annual Report 1986: A summary of 87 UFO observations in Denmark during 1986, with 8 cases categorized as UFOs.
• British plane met by UFO over Soviet Union: A Reuter telegram reported by Politiken about a British Airways flight encountering a UFO.
• Polish Air Force UFO Reports: Reports from Polish officers about UFO sightings.
• Swedish Defense Efforts: Reports on the Swedish military's efforts to investigate unidentified activities in their waters.

Space Exploration News

• Next Shuttle Flight: NASA administrator Dr. James C. Fletcher announced that the next shuttle flight is targeted for June 1988, with extensive system tests planned.
• Journey to the Sun: The Ulysses spacecraft is scheduled to be launched in October 1990 to orbit the Sun, a joint NASA-ESA mission.
• Fobos Project: Two Soviet probes will be launched in the summer of 1988 to explore Mars and its moons, Fobos and Deimos.

Astronomical Discoveries and Theories

• Two More Planets in Our Solar System?: Russian scientist Vladimir Radzijevskij has theorized the existence of two additional planets beyond Pluto, named X-1 and X-2, based on calculations of gravitational anomalies in comet orbits.
• Ancient Observatory: Mexican archaeologists discovered an ancient observatory used for astronomical observations about 1000 years ago.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently reports on UFO sightings, often with a critical yet open-minded approach, encouraging reader participation in reporting observations. There is a strong emphasis on scientific investigation and debunking hoaxes, while also acknowledging the possibility of extraterrestrial intelligence. The publication promotes SUFOI's activities, including lectures and the sale of related books and magazines. The editorial stance appears to be one of serious inquiry into unexplained phenomena, with a particular focus on Danish and Scandinavian reports. The magazine also covers broader astronomical news and research, linking it to the possibility of life beyond Earth.

Title: UFO-NYT
Issue: 3/87
Volume: 33
Date: 1987
Publisher: SUFOI (Scandinavian UFO Information)
Country: Denmark
Language: Danish
Cover Headline: FOCUS PÅ UFO'er

This issue of UFO-NYT, dated 3/87, focuses on various UFO phenomena and research, with a prominent feature on 'FOCUS PÅ UFO'er', a multimedia package by Kim Møller Hansen. The magazine includes reports on sightings from around the globe, analysis of physical evidence, and information on upcoming UFO-related events and publications.

Articles and Reports

UFOs in Mexico City

The official news agency Notimex reported that many people in Mexico City witnessed a multi-colored, unidentified flying object making a faint buzzing sound as it circled the city before disappearing at high speed. The Pan American World Airways also reported seeing the object. No details about its shape or duration of visibility were provided.

UFOs Over Argentina

Passagers See UFO: Passengers and crew on a flight over the province of Santiago Del Estero saw two fast, pulsating unidentified flying objects. A photographer and reporter from the Buenos Aires newspaper 'Daily Clarin' were on board and published a photo of the objects, which appeared to have an indeterminate shape but were bright against the dark sky. The flight was an Aerolineas Argentinas Boing 737 traveling from Buenos Aires to Santiago Del Estero.

UFO Squadron Lands in Argentina: On February 26, 1986, a large fleet of UFOs was observed by the population and soldiers in the Atalaya district, south of Buenos Aires. The UFOs, seen at 4:30 AM local time, flew in a group of 10 at high speed in perfect formation. The entire squadron was seen landing in an area where scorched and burnt marks had previously been found, suggesting prior landings. This event received extensive media coverage and follows other recent observations in Argentina, including burnt marks reported in Cordoba province.

Ubatuba Downfall (Ubatuba nedfaldet)

This section details the investigation into metal fragments reportedly found in the Ubatuba area, Brazil, in 1957. Dr. Olavo T. Fontes, APRO's representative in Brazil, initiated the investigation. Later, Dr. Peter A. Sturrock, an expert in plasma physics, conducted further analysis. The metal fragments, described as 'Brazilian magnesium', were analyzed by various institutions including Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Dow Chemical Company, and MIT. The analyses revealed the presence of elements like aluminum, iron, silicon, barium, strontium, and zinc, among others. However, definitive conclusions about the purity and origin of the magnesium were not reached. The text notes that isotopic measurements by the Californian Institute of Technology and the University of Paris showed the same results as terrestrial magnesium. Electron microscope studies at Stanford indicated a white substance covering the samples, identified as Mg(OH), with significant amounts of calcium, chlorine, iron, silicon, and titanium.

Dr. Pierre Kaufmann's research in Sao Paulo indicated that the only aerial event near Ubatuba in 1957 was a DC-3 plane crash. Earlier, in 1933 or 1934, a fireball was seen over Ubatuba and crashed on the beach, leading local fishermen to find unusual luminous objects in their nets.

UFO Sighting in China

A driver named Jian-min in Chekiang province, China, reported a mysterious incident on December 13, 1979. Around 3:00 AM, while driving, he saw a bright light and two strangely dressed small humanoids standing by the road. They disappeared as suddenly as they appeared. Later, while driving with another chauffeur, Jian-min saw two figures about 200 meters ahead, wearing silver-like suits similar to astronauts, with blinking red lights on their helmets and square objects on their backs. They were about 1.5 meters tall and carried short staffs. When Jian-min stopped and got out of his truck, the figures had vanished. Neither witness had heard of UFOs or humanoids before.

UFO Books Reviewed

International UFO Yearbook 1986: This is a Danish translation of 'The UFO WORLD '86' edited by Jenny Randles. It covers international news, observations, near-death experiences, intelligence behind UFO phenomena, and a review of UFO books and articles from 1986. The book is A5 format, 60 pages, and costs DKK 64.00.

FOCUS PÅ UFO'er (A book about observations of mysterious aerial phenomena): Written by UFO-NYT editor Kim Møller Hansen and published by Gyldendal, this book is described as a long-awaited foundational work on UFOs. It covers UFO phenomena, observations, ufology, UFO theories, religion and UFOs, folklore and UFOs, the Bermuda Triangle, and advice on what to do if you see a UFO. The book is aimed at older primary school students and adults, suitable for topic work and study groups. It is 48 pages, richly illustrated, and costs DKK 56.00. The publication is also available as a slide series with accompanying text and an audio tape.

SUFOI's 30th Anniversary Event

SUFOI is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 1987 with a major event at Lyngby Storcenter on Saturday, November 21, 1987. The day will include an exhibition, lectures, material sales, and slide presentations. The program features talks on the early years of SUFOI, Danish UFO observations, UFOs and the media, a UFO crash on Spitzbergen, space travel after Challenger, and photo cases as UFO evidence. The event is open from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Tickets are DKK 40.00 for adults and DKK 20.00 for children under 14. Tickets must be ordered in advance by payment to SUFOI's giro account.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue of UFO-NYT maintains a serious and informative approach to the UFO phenomenon. The articles present documented sightings and research findings without sensationalism, often citing specific sources and researchers. The editorial stance appears to be one of encouraging further investigation and providing accessible information to the public, as evidenced by the reviews of comprehensive books and the promotion of SUFOI's educational events. There is a clear emphasis on presenting factual accounts and scientific analysis, while also acknowledging the mysterious nature of the subject. The magazine aims to educate and inform its readers about UFOs, encouraging a more informed public discourse.