Amskaya - No 079 - 2009 07

Magazine Overview

Title: AMSKAYA
Issue: No. 79
Date: July 2009
Publisher: STAR Fellowship

This issue of AMSKAYA, the newsletter of the STAR Fellowship, features a variety of articles related to UFO sightings, unexplained phenomena, and the history of UFO investigation.

UFO at the Field of the Cloth of Gold

This article discusses a sighting during a TV program about Henry VIII. While filming at the Field of the Cloth of Gold in France, a round object was observed flying across the sky. The object was described as solid, not a light phenomenon, and disappeared by fading from sight without slowing down. The author also notes that a historical painting of the scene depicts a dragon flying over the event, raising questions about whether something was seen in the sky at that time.

Invasion of the Orange Aliens

This section, written by David Wilkes for the Daily Mail, reports on a frenzy of UFO sightings involving blazing orange lights seen dancing across the night sky. Clusters of over 100 such lights have been spotted across Britain and Holland. Witnesses describe them as mysterious glowing orbs that weave with precision, leading some to believe they witnessed an armada of invading UFOs. Recent sightings occurred in Merseyside and Lincoln, with similar phenomena reported over Cambridgeshire, where some objects were described as being as big as a house. These sightings prompted defense officials to check their logs.

Engineer Paul Slight photographed strange objects hovering over Lincoln, describing them as dodging and darting like a game, with seven more arriving later. After five minutes, they shot off into the sky. A spokesman from RAF Cranwell stated the base was closed, and the Ministry of Defence was examining claims that the Merseyside lights were connected to an exercise involving HMS Daring. An ex-military source suggested the lights were dropped by jets to simulate missile paths for radar testing.

Banker Scott Boswell in Cambridgeshire reported seeing over 100 silent lights flying less than two miles above his home, ruling out aircraft, flares, or weather balloons. Guesthouse owner Auberon Hedgecoe also saw lights near Huntingdon, noting they were silent, traveled in groups of 15, and were the size of a building. A local newspaper reported a claim that the Lincoln lights were Chinese lanterns set off at a wedding reception. Nick Pope, former head of the MoD's UFO project, supported the Chinese lantern theory, suggesting that 99% of such reports are attributable to lanterns.

Orange lights were also prominent in the 1967 UFO flap, with sightings reported from Pewley Down and the Hog's Back.

Angel Hair in Hampton, Middlesex?

Lionel Beer reported finding a mysterious jelly-like mass on his patio in Hampton. He described it as a glob of jelly, with some smaller bits on the lawn, which dried up to leave whitish fibres. He speculated it might be a simple explanation. A diary note from July 3, 2009, describes a small transparent whitish jelly glob found on a patio after heavy rain, about 2 inches across, which was a cohesive mass and had no smell. Viewing it under a magnifying glass provided no extra information. The author notes it reminded him of early references to 'angel hair'.

Angel hair is described as an ephemeral substance sometimes connected with UFO sightings, reported in the 1950s and compared to ectoplasm. The Crystalinks website is mentioned as having a picture of alleged angel hair. Ellie Crystal, the site owner, shares her personal experience from 1989, where she found odd patterns made of fiber-like material on her blanket, described as clear glitter, varying in width from half an inch to one inch, and forming a single, never-ending pattern. This 'angel hair' disappeared when touched. The patterns were specific in design and reappeared between 1989-1991. One psychic suggested they were left by a child in spirit.

UFOs Drop 'Angel Hair' in New South Wales

This section details an event from August 19, 1998, where twenty UFOs, described as "shiny silver spheres," flew over farms near Quirindi, Australia, littering the ground with cobweb-like filaments called 'angel hair'. Residents reported seeing cobwebs fall from the sky after UFOs passed overhead. Mrs. E. Stansfield reported seeing twenty silver balls and that she and her daughter-in-law were covered in fine strands of cobweb, which disintegrated in their hands. The family car was also covered. The incident occurred at 5:04 p.m. on Sunday, August 9, 1998, near Quirindi. Australian researcher Raymond Brooks reported that the craft performed aerobatic maneuvers for 1.5 hours, including the release of 'angel hair'.

Wikipedia defines angel hair or siliceous cotton as a substance dispersed from UFOs, described as being like a cobweb or jelly, and also reported at sightings of the Virgin Mary. It is named for its similarity to fine hair or spider webs and is said to disintegrate or evaporate quickly. One theory suggests it is 'ionized air sleeting off an electromagnetic field' surrounding a UFO. It is also an important aspect of Raëlism.

Angel Hair Reports Worldwide

Numerous reports of angel hair falls exist globally. It was reported at the Miracle of Fatima on September 13 and October 1917, used to support the Fatima UFO Hypothesis. A significant incidence occurred in Oloron, France, on October 27, 1954, where Gennaro Lucetti and Pietro Lastrucci saw two "shining spindles" flying across the sky, leaving a trail of angel hair. In Évora, Portugal, on November 2, 1959, angel hair was collected and analyzed, with conclusions suggesting it might be a single-celled organism. Angel hair was also spotted at the Air Force Base of Sintra on the same day. On February 10, 1978, a large number of fibers fell from the sky for two hours near Samaru, New Zealand.

Explanations Based on Known Phenomena

Possible natural explanations for angel hair include: spiders migrating on cobweb gliders, and atmospheric electricity causing dust particles to polarize and form long filaments. Samples tested from Cova da Iria in 1917 and 1957 were found to be natural, consisting of white flakes that, under a microscope, appeared to be a vegetable product.

Explanations Related to Unidentified Flying Objects

One theory is that ionized air may be sleeting off the electromagnetic field that surrounds a UFO. The usage by UFOs of a G-field could cause heavy atoms in ordinary air to react and produce a precipitate that falls to the ground. The English language version of the Russian newspaper Pravda also discusses angel hair, noting its slightly radioactive nature and its tendency to disintegrate or turn into cottony tufts with an offensive smell. It is referred to as 'siliceous cotton' in Italy and 'the Madonna's present' in France.

Ufologists began discussing the phenomenon in 1954. Gennaro Lucetti and Pietro Lastrucci reported seeing two "shining spindles" in Venice on October 27, 1954, leaving a fiery white trail. In Florence, during a soccer game, spectators and players observed two objects flying over the stadium, and strange cobweb-like threads dropped into the arena. Alfrede Jacopozzi collected some threads, which were analyzed by Professor Danilo Cozzi and Professor Giovanni Canneri. The material was found to be fibrous, resistant to tension and torsion, and evaporated when heated, leaving a transparent sediment containing boron, silicon, and magnesium, suggesting it might be boron-silicon glass. American ufologist Charles Maney suggested it was 'UFO excess energy which materialized', while a British ufologist suggested it was a variety of ectoplasm. Soviet-era researcher B. V. Lyapunov received a sample in 1967, and scientists concluded it was a fine-fibered material with no known analogues, unlikely to have been formed by nature. Unfortunately, the sample was used up during research.

Reports from the British Society for UFO Studies in August 1998 mention cobwebs falling after a UFO sighting in North Wales. In Montgomery, USA, residents reported a fall of 'flying web type substance' in 1898, resembling fluorescent asbestos fibers. In February 1978, sticky fibers fell from the sky near Samaru, New Zealand, appearing finer than cobwebs. Some fibers were described as knots the size of a tennis ball, slowly unwinding, while others floated in a cluster resembling a jet plane's heat wake.

Cigar Shaped Object Picked Up by Solar Probe

This article discusses a cigar-shaped object captured by the NASA solar probe SOHO near the sun, leaving a trail. It also mentions that 'Cigzrs' have been seen near Saturn, appearing on a video clip from the Cassini spacecraft and on the web from the Hubble Space Telescope, and even on pictures from Huygens on Titan.

The STAR Fellowship Video

This section details three video titles available from the STAR Fellowship:

1. The Adamski Scoutship: Features the "classic" flying saucer photographed by George Adamski, with claims that these have never been seen otherwise. It includes Adamski's account of his first contact in the California desert and his talk in London.
2. A Visit to Tony Wedd: A visit to the home of Tony Wedd, founder of the STAR Fellowship, including locations like Chiddingstone, Bull Rock cave, and Chiddingstone Hoath, mentioned in Tony's writings. It also covers Skyways and Landmarks, with Tony's voice and slides.
3. The Albury Sighting: Denis Shipwright describes his sighting from Newlands Corner, Guildford. The day before visiting Tony's home, they found a stone with strange markings that matched a photograph of Mars taken by Mariner 4. The video also details Mars pictures and UFO sightings as signals were received.

These videos cost £6 including postage.

The Hidden Unity and Beginnings

This section promotes two booklets:

• The Hidden Unity: Explores subconscious siting of ley points and the philosophical implications of worship. It examines two ley centres, the Shah Jehan Mosque in Woking and the Guru Nanak Sikh Temple in Scunthorpe, with an appendix on the significance of the Pagan religion. Illustrated with photographs, maps, and line drawings. Price: £2 plus 30p p&p.
• Beginnings: Details discoveries made by Jimmy Goddard over twenty years, including earth energy detection, natural antigravity, subconscious siting, ley width, and the solar transition effect. It also includes a chapter on cognitive dissonance and an account of the discovery of leys by Alfred Watkins. Price: £2 plus 30p p&p.

Earth People, Space People

This booklet is based on Tony Wedd's 1961 manuscript 'Earth Men, Space Men', which detailed claims of extraterrestrial contact. Though never published, it has been located and prepared in a more modest format. It includes prominent contact claims, the history of the STAR Fellowship, evidence for life in the Solar System, and investigation into extraterrestrial language. Price: £2 plus 30p p&p.

The Legacy of Tony Wedd

This CD-ROM is an electronic version of Tony Wedd's travelling exhibition, covering flying saucers, landscape energies, and lost technology, using his voice, writing, photographs, and drawings. Price: £9.99.

Subscription Information

AMSKAYA is the newsletter of the STAR Fellowship. Four quarterly issues cost £2. Subscriptions should be sent to J. Goddard, 1, St. Paul's Terrace, Easton, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1DX.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of AMSKAYA are UFO sightings, particularly those involving unusual lights and aerial phenomena, and the unexplained substance known as 'angel hair'. The magazine presents a range of historical and contemporary accounts, including reports from the UK, Australia, and Europe. It also explores potential explanations, both natural and extraterrestrial, for these phenomena. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into UFOs and related mysteries, while also acknowledging skeptical viewpoints, such as Nick Pope's explanation of orange lights as Chinese lanterns. The STAR Fellowship's ongoing work in UFO investigation and promoting contact is a central focus, with several publications and videos advertised, highlighting the legacy of figures like Tony Wedd and George Adamski.