AMSKAYA

Magazine Overview

Title: AMSKAYA
Issue: No. 61
Date: January 2005
Publisher: STAR Fellowship
Type: Newsletter

This issue of AMSKAYA, the newsletter of the STAR Fellowship, offers a diverse range of articles touching upon space exploration, historical perspectives on extraterrestrial life, alleged government cover-ups, and documented UFO sightings.

Brighton on Titan

The lead article discusses the European space probe Cassini's Huygens lander probe, which successfully entered the atmosphere of Saturn's moon Titan on January 14th, 2005. It took numerous pictures during its descent, including a panoramic shot that strikingly resembled an aerial view of a seaside town. The description details what appears to be a shoreline, a mottled darker area interpreted as a town, a main road, and straighter lines like streets. Intriguingly, an object in the foreground is described as potentially being a cigar-shaped object on or over the sea.

The article then transitions to philosophical discussions about the habitability of other planets, referencing George Adamski and Dan Ross. It quotes extensively from Christiaan Huygens' "Cosmotheoros" (1698), where he speculates on the possibility of other planets having inhabitants with their own forms of society, governance, and even potential conflicts or peace, drawing parallels to human civilization.

Adamski's Cosmic Reality Is Timeless

Authored by Daniel Ross, this section recounts a special space science conference attended in Wyoming. The conference presented evidence from years of NASA photograph analysis, suggesting artificial constructions on Mars and the Moon. While the focus was on visual evidence, the article notes that current scientific understanding of planetary environments was not challenged. The author expresses skepticism towards much of what is promoted in the UFO field, stating it often lacks relation to reality.

Ross discusses the need for accurate and truthful planetary space science information from authorities to properly understand UFOs. He reveals that a supposedly malfunctioning Martian probe was actually still operating, with parts of the Mars program under strict security. The article posits that the teachings of George Adamski regarding Venus and Mars are being suppressed by secret government departments and a "Silence Group" that opposes truthful knowledge. This group allegedly promotes fearful UFO narratives to obscure the truth about peaceful, advanced space visitors who are here for scientific observation, particularly regarding planetary changes potentially influenced by human nuclear activities.

The UFO Subject and Common Ufology

This section critiques common ufological narratives that promote fear of frightening, unhuman alien creatures involved in abductions and mind control. It argues that this fear is manufactured by negative forces on Earth to hide the true purpose of peaceful space visitors. The article asserts that these advanced beings are human-like, with a noble and scientific purpose, observing changes in the solar system and electromagnetic fields. It criticizes the "ufology-business" for perpetuating confusion and disinformation.

It is suggested that governments are aware of these visitors but keep the public uninformed. The article also touches upon the suppression of information regarding natural energy propulsion designs, which could have led to true spaceships by the 1970s, potentially hindered by industries like the oil industry. It highlights that most spacecraft seen are from Venus and that understanding the Space People's way of life would foster societal progress.

Ferroequinology Meets Ufology

Authored by Paul Screeton, this section explores the intersection of ufology with railway contexts. It begins by referencing Isambard Kingdom Brunel and speculates on British Rail's potential ambitions for interstellar travel.

The B.R. Saucer

This part details a patent filed by British Rail in 1996 for a nuclear-powered flying saucer, designed in 1973 by employee Charles Osmond Frederick. The craft was to be fueled by liquefied fusionable material, controlled by pulsed laser beams, and powered by a homopolar generator. However, a critical flaw was identified: the thermal energy created would have microwaved the occupants before the craft left Earth's atmosphere.

Railway Sightings and Graffiti

Screeton shares his astonishment at seeing what appears to be a classic circular craft in a 1962 photograph from a steam railway enthusiasts' magazine, taken at Stalbridge. He also describes an anomaly in a photograph he took at Cliff House, Seaton Carew, which resembles a dragonfly-like object. The article notes the influence of the UFO mythos on contemporary culture, citing railside graffiti in Pennsylvania that depicts UFO themes, including a foetus connected to a saucer and a hovering saucer shining a beam on a human figure.

Uncovered at Last: Britain's 'X-Files'

Written by Robert Verkaik, this article discusses the release of thousands of classified documents from the Ministry of Defence's special UFO department (SF4) under the Freedom of Information laws. These files detail credible observations by RAF personnel, British Airways pilots, and senior police officers.

One of the most credible reports involves an RAF pilot and two NCOs at RAF Boulmer in July 1977, who reported "bright objects hanging over the sea" that manoeuvred and changed shape. Radar stations confirmed the objects' presence. Other reports include a British Airways Tri-Star incident in July 1976 involving "four objects" near Faro, Portugal, and sightings by other Tri-Star crews and police officers, such as Superintendent Cooper's observation of a bright silver light in Laisterdyke.

The article also notes that reports are assessed for credibility, with those from former servicemen often taken more seriously. It mentions a case where sightings were discounted due to witnesses having consumed alcohol.

Other Content

Ferroequinology meets ufology (continued)

A lighter note is struck with the story of ticket inspector Mikel Hemmer, who dressed as a spaceman on duty in Bulgaria, only to be mistaken for an assassin during a secret defence meeting.

References

A list of references is provided for the articles, including sources from "The Flying Saucer", "Steam Railway", "Magonia", and "The Big Issue".

Booklets and CD-ROMs from STAR Fellowship

The final pages advertise several publications and a CD-ROM available from the STAR Fellowship:

• The Hidden Unity and Beginnings: Booklets exploring ley points, subconscious siting, earth energy, and cognitive dissonance. (£2 + 30p p&p)
• Earth People, Space People: A booklet detailing extraterrestrial contact claims, the history of the STAR Fellowship, and extraterrestrial language. (£2 + 30p p&p)
• The Legacy of Tony Wedd: A CD-ROM exhibition on flying saucers, landscape energies, and lost technology. (£9.99)

AMSKAYA itself is available for £2 for four quarterly issues.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of AMSKAYA include the exploration of UFO phenomena, the possibility of extraterrestrial life and visitation, and a critical stance towards official narratives and potential government secrecy. There is a strong emphasis on the teachings of George Adamski and a belief in peaceful, advanced space visitors. The newsletter also highlights the release of official documents concerning UFO sightings, suggesting a growing openness to discussing the subject. The editorial stance appears to be one of seeking and disseminating what it considers to be the truth about UFOs and humanity's place in the cosmos, often in opposition to mainstream scientific or governmental accounts.