Amskaya - No 083 - 2010 07

Magazine Overview

AMSKAYA is the newsletter of the STAR Fellowship, a continuation of the organization formed in 1960 by Tony Wedd. This issue, No. 83, dated July 2010, focuses on the intriguing connections between UFO sightings, ancient geographical alignments known as 'ley lines' and 'orthoteny,' and potential extraterrestrial influences.

LEYS AND ORTHOTENY by Tony Wedd

This article introduces the concept of 'orthoteny,' a term coined by Aime Michel, which describes the alignment of UFO sightings in straight lines. Tony Wedd's booklet 'Skyways and Landmarks' brought this idea to public attention in the 1960s. While orthoteny initially fell out of favor, subsequent research by Ann Druffel in America has provided evidence validating its connection with ley lines. A talk at the MUFON Annual UFO Symposium in 1983 is referenced, highlighting a Southern California study that analyzed fifty-seven UFO-related cases.

Southern California Study

The study involved plotting UFO cases and comparing them with ancient Indian ritual sites and other groups of events. The objective was to determine if UFO sightings and entity reports in Southern California lay along orthotenic lines. The researcher's initial interest stemmed from twenty-nine years of observing the straight-line phenomenon in France, the United States, South America, the United Kingdom, and other countries. An accidental discovery of an orthotenic line in the Los Angeles and Orange Counties area, composed of six points, further fueled this investigation. This line stretched from Yorba Linda to Montrose.

The study included twenty-seven sites of CE I and CE II events, eight sites of UFO landing reports and/or abduction scenarios, and thirteen incidents of reported contact with 'alien' entities. Nine additional cases of ufological content and high strangeness were also included. The study aimed to see if these locations correlated with orthotenic lines.

Validation and Related Research

Coral and Jim Lorenzen of the Aerial Phenomena Research Organization (APRO) also found orthotenic lines in the United States and South America. Researchers like Drs. David R. Saunders and Jacques Vallee contributed by plotting great-circle lines and publishing their findings. The study notes that orthoteny is not limited to sightings on a single date; orthotenic lines of UFO activity can span many years. The famous BAVIC line, extending from Bayonne to Vichy, France, is cited as an example, where numerous sightings occurred over many years, and other phenomena, like Magdalenian cave art depicting UFO shapes, were found along this line.

Ley Lines and UFOs

The theory of orthotenic lines has gained acceptance, and in the last ten years, the study of 'ley lines' has become popular. Ley line study suggests that ancient sites of ceremonial and religious ritual, such as Stonehenge, also lie along straight lines. This theory was first advanced by Alfred Watkins in the 1920s, with Paul Devereux and Ian Thomson further developing ley-line data and exploring a potential link between UFOs and ancient sites. While direct proof of an association is not yet strong, it is noted that UFOs are frequently observed over or near ley lines, particularly in the United Kingdom and some European countries.

Evidence of Ancient Alignments

The study of ley lines is considered well past the theory point, with established evidence that ancient cultures built their ceremonial worship places along straight lines or great-circle routes. One hypothesis suggests these sites were chosen due to inherent telluric properties of the terrain. These properties are believed to be related to earth energy, though the specific energy is yet to be identified.

RESULTS OF STUDY AND UFOLOGICAL SIGNIFICANCE

The research involved plotting fifty-seven UFO-related sites and using a yardstick to determine which lay along straight-line routes. A criterion of ufological significance was set at four or more sites of UFO significance lying in a straight line. In total, sixteen straight lines of four or more points were discovered, ranging from 128 miles to 24 miles in length. Two lines had seven points, four had six points, three had five points, and seven had four points.

A deviation of five-eighths of a mile was deemed acceptable for these lines, as orthotenic studies allow for deviations up to a kilometer. This width is considered reasonable if ley lines represent an energy field. Deviations of this magnitude were rare, comprising only 5-10% of the total plottings.

Indian Sites and Orthoteny

Of the sixteen ufologically significant lines, three had Indian sites lying upon them. The most striking line of Indian sites, Tahquitz Rock, Eagle Rock, and Stony Point, had three sites of ufological interest. Although groups of three UFO events in a line were generally ignored as insignificant, this particular line was retained as possibly meaningful.

RESULTS OF PLOTTING OF COMPARISON GROUPS

The addition of two comparison groups—IFOs (identified flying objects) and paranormal events—yielded interesting results. Nine out of seventeen paranormal events plotted lay on lines of ufological significance, and seven others lay on lines of 'combined interest.'

Ten out of the IFO group (plotted with green flags) lay along lines of ufological significance, with the remaining four lying along lines of 'combined interest.' This was surprising, as the IFO group was chosen as a comparison group that would not logically correlate with UFO activity.

Speculation on Telluric Energy

It is speculated that the terrain associated with orthotenic or ley lines contains an unidentified type of telluric (earth) energy. This energy may be associated with the manifestation and/or propulsive power of UFOs. It is also suggested that this energy might influence human witnesses' physiology, leading them to mistake conventional objects for UFOs in the vicinity of these lines.

'COMBINED INTEREST' LINES

In addition to the sixteen ufologically significant lines, seven additional 'combined interest' lines were discovered. None of these met the criterion of four or more ufological locations to be considered ufologically significant on their own, but when combined with UFO sites, paranormal incidents, and Indian sites, six out of seven had four or more points.

SPOKES IN THE WHEEL by Gordon Harris

Gordon Harris discusses linear phenomena observed on Earth and other celestial bodies, drawing parallels between 'ley lines' and 'orthotenic' alignments. He references Tony Morrison's 'Pathways to the Gods,' which describes lines at Nasca, Peru, as radiating from centers like spokes on a wheel hub. Richard Druit's article on 'Mystery roads in Puerto Rico' also mentions a solar court with spokes.

Lowell's Observations on Venus and Mars

Harris quotes Percival Lowell's description of linear features on Venus, which he called 'canals,' radiating from the subsolar point like spokes of a wheel. These observations were reportedly verified by Foulkes and Griffiths. Baum later 'rediscovered' these features in 1951 without prior knowledge of Lowell's work, suggesting reliability.

Despite Venus being covered by dense clouds, these 'spokes' appear to be an atmospheric phenomenon. The planet's negligible magnetic field adds to the mystery. Price suggests these markings become visible in ultra-violet light due to 'ultra-violet-absorbing material in the clouds.'

Regarding Mars, Harris notes that while twenty observers have seen canals, Mariner 4 spacecraft images in 1965 showed no trace, leading to their disproval. However, he questions if these lines could be shallow grooves, detectable in infra-red, similar to the lines of Nasca.

Linear Markings on Celestial Bodies

Price also mentions linear markings on Mercury, with faint lines radiating from a bright spot. More significantly, on Jupiter's satellites, Voyager 1 and 2 revealed Europa's surface marked by a multitude of criss-crossing linear markings, initially thought to be crustal cracks but later identified as purely surface markings. Professor R. Greeley describes these features on Europa as displaying patterns remarkably similar to maps of Mars showing 'fanciful networks of canali.'

Extraterrestrial Origin Hypothesis

Harris concludes that since similar straight tracks are found on other bodies in the solar system, their origin on Earth might be extraterrestrial. He suggests that if future spacecraft with high-resolution infra-red cameras are more successful, the answer may be known within two years.

LETTERS

Extraterrestrials Already Here (Letter from Howard Menger)

Howard Menger writes in response to a CNN announcement about NASA's allocation of $100 million to search for extraterrestrial life. He asserts that extraterrestrials are already here and have been for thousands of years, citing evidence from Sumerian cuneiform tablets and megaliths worldwide. He mentions his lectures in Cairo, Sweden, and Norway, and a movie clip shown at the Royal Academy of Science and Engineering in Stockholm depicting a spacecraft landing. He references Zecharia Sitchin's book 'The 12th Planet,' suggesting that belief in the Bible implies belief in UFOs, as the Bible is full of accounts of landings and contacts with higher beings, whom he refers to as ancestors.

Extraterrestrials Gain Acceptance (Letter from Kenneth W. Roberts)

Kenneth W. Roberts thanks the Press-Journal for publishing Howard Menger's letter, noting that the topic of extraterrestrials is gaining acceptance. He mentions the government's admission of the possible existence of 'spade vehicles' and the public's growing realization that other life could exist on other planets. Roberts has read Howard Menger's book, 'The High Bridge Incident,' and finds it to be the most graphic and detailed account on the subject.

Extraterrestrials Part Of Religion (Letter from Howard Menger)

Howard Menger praises an article about UFOs, stating it's another step towards truth and enlightenment. He recounts an experience in 1950 where hundreds of people near High Bridge, NJ, witnessed crafts in flight and a landed craft with beings disembarking. He suggests reading Billy Graham's book 'Angels' and Barry Downing's 'The Bible and Flying Saucers,' noting that many religions worldwide speak of 'living messages and instructions' from 'gods of the sky,' who appear 'angelic' and provide laws for humanity. He interprets biblical passages, such as 'In my Father's house there are many mansions,' as referring to other planets or dimensions.

Old Straight Tracks and Leys

Gordon Harris, writing from Cheshire, expresses pleasure at reading about leys running along 'coincident' stretches of road, track, or path. He wonders if leys were made by something heavy, creating deep ruts that diverted rivers and streams. He references 'Making Tracks' from Northern Earth, which suggests leys radiate from nodal points like stone circles or junctions of roads. He notes that plotting these radiating lines produces a systematic grid, suggesting the work of intelligent surveyors. Harris finds it hard to believe that ancient Britons possessed the mathematical knowledge for such grids and suggests an extraterrestrial origin, supported by similar radiating linear patterns observed on Mars, Venus, Mercury, and Europa.

WEB SITES

A list of relevant websites is provided, including links to sites about 'All the Planets are Inhabited,' 'Flying Saucers, Leys and Lost Technology' (Tony Wedd's site), 'Voices from Space' (Philip Rodgers' site), 'The Great Isosceles Triangle of England' (leys and orthoteny), 'The Real Stonehenge and Avebury,' and 'The Ley Hunter 1969-76.'

PUBLICATIONS

Several publications are advertised:

• THE HIDDEN UNITY and BEGINNINGS: Explores subconscious siting of ley points, the predominance of worship places on leys, and environmental/philosophical implications. It includes examples of two ley centers and an appendix on the significance of the Pagan religion. Illustrated with photographs, maps, and line drawings. Price: £2 plus 30p p&p.
• Beginnings: A series of discoveries by Jimmy Goddard, including earth energy detection, natural antigravity, subconscious siting, ley width, and the solar transition effect. It also discusses cognitive dissonance and the discovery of leys by Alfred Watkins. Price: £2 plus 30p p&p.
• EARTH PEOPLE, SPACE PEOPLE: A booklet prepared by Tony Wedd, detailing claims of extraterrestrial contact, the history of the STAR Fellowship, evidence for life in the Solar System, and extraterrestrial language. Price: £2 plus 30p p&p.
• THE LEGACY OF TONY WEDD: A CD-ROM of Tony Wedd's travelling exhibition, covering flying saucers, landscape energies, and lost technology. Price: £9.99.

AMSKAYA itself is described as the newsletter of the STAR Fellowship, with four quarterly issues costing £2. The subscription details are provided.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the interconnectedness of UFO phenomena, ancient earth energies (ley lines and orthoteny), and the possibility of extraterrestrial intelligence influencing human history and perception. The STAR Fellowship, through AMSKAYA, appears to promote the investigation of these phenomena as a continuation of Tony Wedd's work, suggesting that contact with extraterrestrial beings is a path forward for flying saucer investigation. The editorial stance is one of open inquiry into these subjects, presenting research and anecdotal evidence to support the idea that these phenomena are real and warrant further study, often linking them to ancient wisdom and potentially advanced non-human intelligence.