Amskaya - No 084 - 2010 10

Magazine Overview

AMSKAYA, Issue No. 84, dated October 2010, is the newsletter of the STAR Fellowship. The cover features the title 'AMSKAYA' and an illustration of a UFO over a desert landscape. The issue delves into various topics related to UFOs, extraterrestrial contact, and related phenomena.

Nikola Tesla and Extraterrestrial Communication

The lead article discusses Nikola Tesla's alleged invention, the 'Teslascope,' a radio transceiver purportedly designed for interplanetary communication. The article references Arthur H. Matthews' 1970 book, 'The Wall of Light: Nikola Tesla and the Venusian space ship,' which claimed Tesla designed the device to communicate with extraterrestrials. Matthews asserted that 'Venusians' visited him and that he built a working model of the Teslascope after Tesla's death. The article also touches upon Tesla's 1896 statements about using his wireless system for interplanetary telecommunications and his 1899 observations in Colorado Springs of repetitive signals he interpreted as extraterrestrial in origin, possibly from Mars. Analysis of these signals ranges from misinterpretation of new technology to Jovian plasma torus signals. Tesla's 1901 reflections on this experiment are quoted, expressing his belief that he had heard the 'greeting of one planet to another.' A quote from Time magazine's 1931 issue highlights Tesla's vision of transmitting energy and communication between planets, emphasizing the importance of interplanetary communication for fostering a universal brotherhood.

Space Ambassador

This section, citing the Daily Mail (September 26, 2010), reports on the UN's plan to appoint an astrophysicist to be the first human contact for aliens, should they land on Earth. Mazlan Othman, head of the UN's Office for Outer Space Affairs (Unoosa), is expected to coordinate humanity's response. Othman believes mankind needs to be ready for alien contact and that a coordinated response is necessary. Professor Richard Crowther admitted that Othman is the closest thing to a 'take me to your leader' person. However, Professor Stephen Hawking warned that alien contact might not be friendly, envisioning aliens arriving in 'massive ships' to colonize Earth and plunder its resources, comparing it to the negative outcome of Christopher Columbus's arrival in America.

John Michell's UFO Sightings

This section recounts apparent UFO sightings by John Michell, as detailed in Paul Screeton's biography 'John Michell - from Atlantis to Avalon.' Michell described seeing 'distant lights in the sky, moving around like goldfish in a bowl' around Glastonbury and Wells, and observing 'nightly maneuvers of lights' near Glastonbury Tor. He also recalled a 'metallic disc' drifting over his roof on a summer afternoon, which he described as a mystery. The article notes Michell's evolving views on extraterrestrials, initially skeptical in 2001 but later influenced by crop formations, leading him to believe in the possibility of contact with 'higher and wiser culture than our own.' His writings on the Chilbolton formations are also mentioned.

Churchill and a "UFO cover-up"

Reporting on a story from the Daily Express (August 5, 2010), this section details alleged government files revealing Sir Winston Churchill's order to classify a UFO encounter between a UFO and an RAF plane during WWII for 50 years to prevent 'mass panic' and to avoid undermining 'belief in the church.' The incident involved an RAF reconnaissance plane being intercepted by a metallic object that matched its speed before accelerating away. A consultant at the time dismissed the possibility of it being a missile. Despite the scientist's grandfather's conviction about advanced technological capabilities, Whitehall officials could find no records of the discussion. MoD and Cabinet Office responses indicated that UFO files predating 1967 were typically destroyed after five years due to insufficient public interest.

Other Incidents and Information

Another case mentioned is the 'Welsh Roswell' incident in the Berwyn Mountains, North Wales, in January 1974, involving a loud bang and brilliant light, which was dismissed as a meteorite. The issue also notes that UFOs were once taken seriously enough to be discussed by intelligence chiefs in 1957.

30th Anniversary Skywatch at Rendlesham

The Forestry Commission is organizing an event in Rendlesham Forest on November 20th to mark the 30th anniversary of the strange events there, referred to as 'The British Roswell.' The event, titled 'An Alternative View,' will include mediumship and a talk on UFOs.

An Early Contactee

This section, from ufomystic.com, discusses the historical lore of 'Contactees' from the 1950s and 1960s who claimed face-to-face contact with aliens expressing concern about atomic arsenals. It highlights the FBI's interest in figures like George Adamski and George Van Tassel. A 1949 FBI report details a 'Mr. Jones of Los Angeles' account of a UFO encounter in August 1947, describing a silver, metal object shaped like a child's top. Jones believed it was an inter-global landing and questioned if occupants might have solved the theory of negative energy. The FBI found Jones's letter to be well-written and indicative of intelligence, but attempts to locate him for an interview were unsuccessful.

Chinese UFOs: Numerous Close Encounters of The Mysterious Kind

This article, from weirdasianews.com, reports a recent increase in documented UFO sightings in China. It mentions an incident at Batou Airport on September 11 causing a shutdown, a 40-minute sighting captured by television reporters in Haining City on September 6, a 'glowing streak' at Xiaoshan International Airport on July 7, and 'four lantern-like objects' hovering over Shaping Park in Chongqing on July 15. The article questions whether private airplanes or unexplained celestial phenomena are responsible for these events.

Letters and Websites

A letter from Norman Darwen in Lancashire notes coincidental UFO sightings in the Ashton area on August 29 and September 2. The issue also provides a list of websites relevant to extraterrestrial contact, including sites on ley lines, flying saucers, and extraterrestrial language.

The Hidden Unity and Beginnings

This section reviews two booklets: 'The Hidden Unity,' which examines subconscious siting of ley points and their connection to places of worship, and 'Beginnings,' detailing discoveries in earth energy detection, antigravity, and subconscious siting made by Jimmy Goddard.

Earth People, Space People

This reviews a booklet prepared by Tony Wedd, based on his unpublished 1961 manuscript 'Earth Men, Space Men,' which details claims of extraterrestrial contact. It includes articles on the history of the STAR Fellowship, evidence for life in the Solar System, and extraterrestrial language.

The Legacy of Tony Wedd

This describes a CD-ROM which is an electronic form of Tony Wedd's travelling exhibition, covering flying saucers, landscape energies, and lost technology.

AMSKAYA Subscription Information

The final section provides subscription details for AMSKAYA, the newsletter of the STAR Fellowship, which was formed in 1960 by Tony Wedd.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of AMSKAYA are UFO sightings, alleged extraterrestrial contact, the historical accounts of pioneers in ufology like Nikola Tesla and contactees, and the potential implications of alien visitation. There is also a focus on government secrecy and cover-ups related to UFO phenomena. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into these subjects, presenting various accounts and perspectives without necessarily endorsing them as definitive truth, but rather as subjects worthy of investigation and discussion within the UFO community.