Papers d'OVNIS

Magazine Overview

This document is the index for the 1997 issues of "Papers d'OVNIS," a publication focused on UFO phenomena. The index is organized by issue number (No. 1 through No. 6) and lists the articles, their authors, and page numbers. The magazine appears to be published by CEI and is primarily in Spanish.

Content Breakdown by Issue

Issue No. 1

This issue features articles on the Raëlian movement, a historical analysis of UFO phenomena over thirty years by Félix Ares, and various specific sightings and reports. Topics include UFOs and sounding rockets, foreign pilots encountering UFOs in Spain, a priest's encounter with extraterrestrials, and UFOs in Catalonia, Zaragoza, and Boiro.

Issue No. 2

This issue includes articles on "La Puerta del Cielo" (The Door to Heaven), Bárdenas Reales and document "0023," and a transparent declassification by Vicente Juan Ballester. It also continues the series on UFOs in Catalonia and features a case of a deflating UFO.

Issue No. 3

This issue commemorates "50 Years of UFOs," discussing the history of flying saucers. It covers university involvement in ufology, specific cases in Blanes (Girona), more UFOs in Catalonia, and a report on the Unconvention 97 congress. It also touches upon UFOs in Chile, mass congresses, Russian flying saucers, and speculation about Area 51.

Issue No. 4

This issue focuses on "Cinema and Exhibition: 50 Years of UFOs," with an article on UFOs and extraterrestrials on screen. It also includes reports on UFOs in Valverde del Camino, publications, Roswell, and controversial lights over Arizona.

Issue No. 5

This issue highlights "The flap of the Great Slave Lake" and the MUFON 1997 congress. It discusses non-existent cases, more UFOs in Catalonia, unusual aerial phenomena, and reports from other countries. It also mentions the CIA admitting to hiding and lying about UFO information.

Issue No. 6

This issue marks the 40th anniversary of CEI, featuring an article on a UFO sighting from the Calar Alto astrophysical observatory. It includes observations from pilots, an investigation into an incident involving Adolfo Suárez, and the first stage of CEI's history (1958-1962). It also revisits UFOs and extraterrestrials on screen.

Key Authors and Contributors

The magazine features contributions from a range of authors specializing in ufology, including:

• Jordi Ardanuy: Contributed numerous articles on UFOs in Catalonia, the Raëlian movement, and UFOs on screen.
• Félix Ares: Provided a historical analysis of UFO phenomena.
• Joan Plana: Wrote about UFOs and sounding rockets, foreign pilots' sightings, and specific cases.
• Luis R. González: Contributed reports from "Other countries, other bulletins" across multiple issues.
• Vicente Juan Ballester: Authored articles on UFOs, declassifications, and congresses.
• Martí Flò: Wrote about university involvement in ufology, cinema cycles, and the history of CEI.
• Ricardo Campo: Reported on specific UFO cases.
• Antoni Ribera: Contributed to discussions on UFOs.
• Mª Luisa Romero: Co-authored an article on the Great Slave Lake flap.
• Carmen Tamayo: Co-authored an article on a priest's encounter.
• Jaime Zamorano: Wrote about a UFO sighting from Calar Alto.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently covers UFO sightings and incidents, with a particular focus on Spain, especially Catalonia. There's an interest in historical UFO research, declassified documents, and the activities of ufological organizations like CEI and MUFON. The editorial stance appears to be one of serious investigation and reporting on UFO phenomena, presenting various cases, analyses, and perspectives within the field of ufology.