Amskaya - No 067 - 2006 07

Magazine Overview

Title: AMSKAYA
Issue: 67
Date: July 2006
Publisher: STAR Fellowship

This issue of AMSKAYA, the newsletter of the STAR Fellowship, delves into various UFO and USO (Unidentified Submerged Object) reports, historical accounts, and astronomical phenomena. The publication focuses on unexplained aerial and aquatic phenomena, with contributions from various researchers and witnesses.

ADMSKI SAUCER SEEN FROM APOLLO 11?

The lead article discusses a documentary presented by Sean Pertwee on Channel 5, which covered the Apollo 11 mission. During the documentary, an encounter with a UFO was mentioned, described by Buzz Aldrin as "bell-shaped," consistent with the shape of an Adamski craft. Sean Pertwee suggests that if the object wasn't part of Apollo's rocket, it could only be a UFO. Buzz Aldrin recalled Mike (presumably Michael Collins) seeing the object in the telescope, describing it as "bell-shaped." Dr. David Baker, an Apollo 11 senior scientist, stated that NASA knew very little about the object, which was an unidentified flying object, but such sightings were not uncommon. The crew was hesitant to report it to Mission Control for fear of ridicule and potential demands to turn back. They cautiously inquired about the S4B's distance, and Mission Control responded that it was about six thousand nautical miles away. After observing it, the crew decided to go to sleep and discuss it later. Pertwee notes that the object has never been positively identified or officially acknowledged. Dr. Baker also commented on the possibility of encountering aliens, stating that while some within the program became convinced UFOs existed, NASA was concerned about this and secured the crew's agreement not to discuss such matters publicly.

Following this, Sean Pertwee and Buzz Aldrin described seeing flashes inside the craft caused by "Z particles."

MORE ON TURKEY UFOS

This section details an unusual object pictured by the author during an eclipse in Turkey. The author noticed something on a picture taken the afternoon before, showing the sun through a solar filter. Upon enlargement, a dark object with lights in front was visible. Similar enlargements of eclipse pictures showed one object moving erratically. The author suggests this indicates a single object moving erratically during totality.

UFO AT CUFFLEY

This report describes a sighting on Sunday, June 25th, by five members of the Travel and Earth Mysteries Society in Cuffley. At approximately 8:15 p.m., Lionel Beer pointed out a small black round object moving at a constant speed. Initially thought to be a helium-filled balloon, it was later observed through binoculars to be a disc shape tumbling over and over, showing a circular and then a flat shape. The object was seen for approximately two minutes before disappearing behind trees. The conditions were warm and lightly clouded with little wind at ground level. While the trajectory could have been that of a balloon, the tumbling motion and shape suggested otherwise.

UNIDENTIFIED SUBMARINE OBJECTS

This segment discusses Unidentified Submerged Objects (USOs), referencing a UFO Files series program. Reports date back to Christopher Columbus's voyage on October 11th, 1492, when he saw unearthly lights under the ocean that erupted into the sky. Sightings also occurred on September 17th and 20th. The Santa Catalina Channel between Catalina Island and Los Angeles is highlighted as a hotspot for USO reports. A specific incident on February 7th, 1989, involved a long dark object entering from the Pacific, resting on the surface, emitting smaller objects, and then diving. Sonar tracked it heading towards the Santa Catalina Channel. Another report from June 14th, 1992, mentioned hundreds of discs emerging from the water and disappearing into the sky. The Gulfo Nuevo event involved an object breaking apart. On February 8th, 1960, the Argentinian Navy detected two unidentified submarine-like objects that multiplied to six before disappearing. In March 1963, a U.S. Navy submarine exercise off Puerto Rico involved a submarine detecting an object moving fast at a depth of 20,000 feet, tracked for four days before disappearing. On November 11th, 1972, the Norwegian Navy tracked a fast-moving USO in Sonje Fjord for two weeks; it was described as a huge, silent, cigar-shaped object that was attacked but eventually disappeared. Historical accounts include shining shield-like objects in India seen by Alexander the Great and submarine-like objects in Egyptian hieroglyphics. A 1067 sighting in England involved a flaming object moving from the sky into the sea. A case from August 1st, 1904, described the British cargo ship Mohican being enveloped in a glowing mist by a glowing object, causing the ship's compass to spin erratically. The Shag Harbour, Nova Scotia case on October 4th, 1967, involved an object diving into the sea and later reappearing with another object, moving along the coast before flying away. Puerto Rico is again mentioned, specifically Laguna Cartahena, with hundreds of sightings since the 1930s. On October 8th, 2002, a red glowing object was seen leaving and crashing back into the lake. On November 20th, 2004, a similar object was filmed emerging from the lake. Sightings on Monte Indeo led to the area being designated UFO Route 303. The issue notes that USOs can dive to great depths, pass through ice, and travel at supersonic speeds underwater. A U.S. Navy ship reported a large submarine-shaped object bursting out of ice in late 1969, and a USO was reported going down through and bursting out of ice near Leningrad in 1976. Waterspouts forming under objects were also mentioned, with one photographed near Gulf Breeze, Florida. The program speculated on how these craft achieve their performances, mentioning the idea of a forcefield, similar to Adamski's descriptions.

A BRITISH NAVAL SIGHTING

This report, sourced from the Flying Saucer Review web site, details a sighting by three British submarines returning to Plymouth. Commander Captain Chelwan reported seeing "Flying Saucers" floating approximately eleven nautical miles south of Lundy Island and took two photographs. The research organization on UFOs confiscated the film. Before the order to treat it as a military secret was imposed, Captain Chelwan gave a newspaper man an interview. He described surfacing near Lundy Island and seeing two silvery discs floating on the sea. Initially thought to be light reflections, a buzzing sound was heard. The objects were disc-shaped, slightly elevated in the middle, with no visible apertures. The elevated portion was stationary, while the outer portion rotated. The objects were estimated to be approximately 100 ft. across. The sighting lasted 80 seconds. The objects then turned sideways at about 300 ft and disappeared in twenty seconds at an estimated speed of 2,000 mph, accompanied by a reddish glow. The Admiralty declared the sighting serious.

STRANGE PHENOMENA IN ARISTARCHUS

This article by R.E. Ellis, FRAS, from Hermes July 1965, discusses Aristarchus, a prominent lunar crater. It describes the crater's features, including the valley connecting it to Herodotus, and mentions unusual dark bands that appear as the sun rises. These bands have been a puzzle, with past suggestions of a lunar life form now abandoned. R. A. McIntosh concluded that the bands are depressed areas within the crater, formed by raised oval areas. The dark appearance is attributed to dust collection. The article also mentions a possible rille or cleft joining Schroters Valley. Dr. H. P. Wilkins discovered a feature that might be a fault rather than a rille. Recent investigations by the BAA Lunar Section suggest the feature might be something other than a rille. The article notes that the object was seen as a shaded line of grey, not a clear black line typical of a rille, implying a fault. It encourages JAS members to investigate this feature. The article further discusses reports of activity within Aristarchus, many possibly optical effects. Two Americans detected bands crossing the crater floor, which appear genuine. Observers with apertures over 6" are encouraged to watch the crater. World centers, including Kwasan Observatory in Japan and a branch of the International Lunar Society in Washington D.C., are organized for vigilance. The BAA also has a program for watching Aristarchus and other suspect craters. The conspicuous brightness of the crater is unexplained, with speculation that a mild form of activity prevents dust accumulation, keeping the lunar surface exposed.

NOTES AND NEWS

Inventor's flying saucer grounded: Joseph Thompson, 83, attempted to get a patent overturned for his revolutionary flying saucer design, which he claimed challenged the laws of physics. Experts refused a patent for three years, stating the design broke laws of physics. Lord Justice Jacob dismissed the appeal, stating there was no practical evidence that the design would work.

Aeronautical scientist dies: Leonard Cramp, author of "Space, Gravity and the Flying Saucer," died on June 7th at age 86. His book "Piece for a Jig-saw" provided evidence for the feasibility of the Adamski saucer.

Mars boy in picture was comet enthusiast: A picture accompanying an article about a boy claiming reincarnation from Mars was apparently from a 1986 article about Halley's Comet, featuring "Buddy" Gregory of Key West, Florida, with comet face paint. The article on the comet was sent by Dennis Rodway.

THE HIDDEN UNITY and BEGINNINGS

This section reviews two booklets. "The Hidden Unity" examines subconscious siting of ley points and the philosophical implications of worship. It provides examples of ley centers and an appendix on the significance of the Pagan religion. "Beginnings" covers discoveries by Jimmy Goddard over twenty years, including earth energy detection, natural antigravity, and subconscious siting. It also discusses cognitive dissonance and the discovery of leys by Alfred Watkins. Both booklets are available for £2 plus 30p p&p from the Amskaya address, payable to J. Goddard.

EARTH PEOPLE, SPACE PEOPLE

This booklet, prepared to make up for the loss of Tony Wedd's manuscript "Earth Men, Space Men," details extraterrestrial contact claims. It includes articles on the history of the STAR Fellowship, evidence for life in the Solar System, and extraterrestrial language. Available for £2 plus 30p p&p from the Amskaya address, payable to J. Goddard.

THE LEGACY OF TONY WEDD

This CD-ROM is an electronic form of Tony Wedd's travelling exhibition, illustrating his research on flying saucers, landscape energies, and lost technology. It costs £9.99 from the Amskaya address, payable to J. Goddard.

AMSKAYA Subscription Information

AMSKAYA is the newsletter of the STAR Fellowship, a continuation of the organization formed in 1960 by Tony Wedd. Contact was considered the way forward for flying saucer investigation. Subscriptions are £2 for four quarterly issues from J. Goddard, Fostercourt Lodge, 192, Stroude Road, Egham, Surrey, TW20.9UT. Cheques should be made payable to J. Goddard.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of AMSKAYA are UFO and USO sightings, historical accounts of unexplained phenomena, and investigations into lunar activity. The STAR Fellowship, as the publisher, appears to maintain an open-minded stance towards these phenomena, presenting various reports and research without definitive conclusions, encouraging further investigation and discussion among its members. The editorial stance is one of exploration and documentation of unexplained events, with a particular focus on the potential for contact and the historical context of flying saucer investigations.