AMSKAYA

Magazine Overview

AMSKAYA is the newsletter of the STAR Fellowship, with issue number 22 dated April 1991. The cover features the title 'AMSKAYA' above a stylized star symbol, accompanied by a line drawing of two UFOs emitting beams of light, and the subtitle 'Newsletter of the STAR Fellowship'. The price is £2 for four quarterly issues.

Articles

EARTHSTARS by C.E. Street (Reviewed)

The review discusses C.E. Street's book, which begins with geometrical discoveries concerning ancient sites in London and expands to philosophical concepts of the New Age. The reviewer notes that the book dismisses the idea of extraterrestrial landscape gardeners, contrary to some early works by Von Daniken. However, the book posits that the phenomena described are not limited to Earth, suggesting "inescapable cosmic connections" and a manifestation of universal life-force. It posits that humanity, Earth, and the cosmos are bound in a vast web of life, an unlimited energy field, and that the universe is alive and intelligent. The book is highly recommended for those interested in mysteries of this and other worlds.

OUTSIDE HELP by Tony Wedd

This section details a "yonskaler," a grapefruit-sized gadget meaning "earth-sky," used for improving communications. It was reconstructed by Philip and contained over a hundred pieces of various metals and crystals. Philip also had an "amskaya," an aluminium star with eight points, which the "space people" indicated was a mistake, advising "Never use even numbered metals." This advice was interpreted as referring to both even-numbered shapes and base metals in the atomic table. The article also mentions a chemical principle related to noble metals preferred over base metals, quoting Adamski: "You men of Earth continually invite disaster by creating combinations which are opposing each other rather than working together."

CONGRESS '91 UFOs A Global View

An advertisement for a UFO conference to be held at Sheffield Library Theatre from August 16th-18th, 1991. It is described as the biggest UFO conference in Britain, featuring speakers from around the world, including Berty Cash, Vicky Land, Cathy Davies, Budd Hopkins, and Jenny Randes. Ticket prices are £6 for each day or £15 for the full three days. Contact information is provided for booking forms.

FOR SALE

An advertisement offering UFO models and kits, UFO entity figures and busts, second-hand and rare UFO books, posters, badges, and UFOlogical memorabilia. Overseas enquiries are welcome, and a free catalogue can be obtained by sending a large SAE to UFORIA, 1 Woodhall Drive, Batley, West Yorkshire, England, WF17 7SW, or by phoning UFO-LINE.

Alien Society

An invitation to contact the Alien Society for those who feel like strangers in a strange land. Contact details for Tony Sandy in Norfolk are provided.

THE WINGED SERPENT OF ASHLAND by Gordon Millington (Part 2)

This article discusses the conviction that Earth is being visited by several groups of extraterrestrials, some benevolent. It references Erich von Daniken's theories about prehistoric astronauts and the "Dragon or Winged Serpent" insignia worn by abductors of Herbert Schirmer. The author explores the idea that UFOs follow power lines to obtain electricity and discusses the "reversible electric magnetism" and anti-gravity principles observed in UFOs, referencing Einstein's General Theory of Relativity. The article notes the difficulties Mr. Harris encountered with his research in Essex but mentions his progress in Norfolk, including a nodal point in a plantation called Madhouse.

The Electronic Encyclopedia (TM) (c) 1990 Grolier Electronic Publishing, Inc.

This section provides a definition of an Unidentified Flying Object (UFO) as an unusual aerial object that cannot be readily identified. It states that approximately 90% of raw UFO reports are interpreted as misperceptions, hoaxes, or hallucinations, with the remaining 10% constituting the UFO enigma. The earliest UFO sightings are unknown, but significant reports include "mystery airships" in 1896-97, "foo fighters" during World War II, and "ghost rockets" in Scandinavia in 1946. The phenomenon entered public consciousness with Kenneth Arnold's 1947 sighting of "flying saucers." The article details UFO waves occurring in various countries and years, noting that they cannot be predicted or explained. A Gallup poll indicated that 11% of US adults had seen a UFO. Witness reports describe a variety of shapes and sizes, with "two bowls joined at the rim" being a common shape. Close observations and "trace cases" (objects leaving residue or marks) are also mentioned. The article distinguishes between genuine UFO reports and claims by "contactees" who purported ongoing contact with "space brothers."

Abduction Cases and Phenomena

This section discusses the Schirmer abduction case, noting the parallel with the disappearance of a car in Tokyo and the teleportation of a car in Natal, South Africa. It mentions the phenomenon of mental control by ufologists, the projection of specific radiation, and the subject obeying abductors against their will. The article describes a possible alien solar system viewed as a hologram and mentions the Aveley abductees' claims of seeing holographic videos of an alien world. It notes a unique antenna over the Ufonaut's left ear and injuries to Schirmer's ear, suggesting a needle insertion. Hypnotic recall is discussed as a source of information, but its reliability is questioned. Cases of witnesses boarding UFOs in full consciousness are cited, including incidents in Argentina and Aldershot, England. The purposes of the phenomenon remain mysterious, with suggestions of extraterrestrial origins. The article mentions a UFO landing at Socorro, New Mexico, bearing an Arabic symbol for Venus, and two English-speaking humanoids from a UFO in Tioga City, New York, claiming to be from Mars.

References

A list of references is provided, citing various books and articles related to UFO encounters and abductions, including works by Bowen C., Rimmer J., Randles J., Sachs M., and Vallee J.

Newsletter Information

AMSKAYA is the newsletter of the STAR Fellowship, continuing the organization formed in 1960 by Tony Wedd. The subscription costs £2 for four quarterly issues and can be obtained from J. Goddard in Addlestone, Weybridge, Surrey. The original cover design was by David Taylor.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of AMSKAYA include UFO sightings and encounters, extraterrestrial contact, ancient mysteries, and the intersection of science and spirituality. The STAR Fellowship's stance, as indicated by its history and the content of the newsletter, is one of active investigation into flying saucer phenomena, with a belief that "contact was the way ahead." The articles explore various aspects of the UFO enigma, from technological devices and abduction experiences to the possibility of cosmic connections and the intelligence of the universe. There is a clear interest in exploring unconventional explanations and challenging established paradigms, as evidenced by the discussion of ley lines and the critique of the Condon report's dismissal of certain phenomena.