Amskaya - No 089 - 2011 10

Magazine Overview

Title: AMSKAYA
Issue: No. 89
Date: October 2011
Publisher: STAR Fellowship
Type: Newsletter

SIGHTINGS FROM LAST SPACE SHUTTLE MISSION

This article by Fernando Correa details UFO sightings experienced by astronauts aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis during its final mission (STS-135) between July 8-21, 2011. The objects were described as bright and moving at speeds comparable to the shuttle (over 25,000 km/hour), ruling out space junk. Media outlets, including Channel Spacevidcast, broadcasted images of these phenomena. The article highlights two significant sightings:

1. Docking Encounter: While Atlantis was preparing to dock with the International Space Station at an altitude of 386 km, a large, bright, triangular object with its own light and a vibrating halo of energy appeared. It moved slowly relative to the shuttle but at high speed in absolute terms. NASA operators, adhering to policy, did not comment, and the object disappeared behind the ISS. The author emphasizes that this was not space junk, as such a threat would have necessitated evacuation procedures.
2. Undocking Encounter: As Atlantis undocked from the space station, another UFO was observed moving downwards. It had its own light and a similar shape to the object seen during docking. The article asserts that UFOs have always been present, known to astronauts, space station crews, NASA, and the Houston Space Centre, implying humanity has "never been alone in space."

EXPLORERS FIND BIZARRE, SPACESHIP-LIKE OBJECT IN THE BALTIC SEA

Written by Annalee Newitz, this section reports on a discovery made by a Swedish team of shipwreck hunters in the Baltic Sea. Using sonar, they found a strange, circular object at the bottom of the sea, described as resembling the "Millennium Falcon." The object is approximately 60 feet in diameter. Peter Lindberg, a member of the Ocean Explorer team, stated that in his 18 years of experience, he had never seen anything like it. Tracks about 300 meters long leading up to the object suggest it may have moved. The discovery is being investigated, with further information anticipated.

ECLIPSE UFOS

This section, referencing a book by Terry Manners titled "Moonshadow - The Story of the Total Eclipse," details historical sightings of strange phenomena during solar and lunar eclipses. It includes accounts from various periods:

• 775: A monk in England described a bright light following the Moon's passage.
• 1675: British soldiers in North America reported a rectangular object in front of the Moon during a lunar eclipse.
• 1700: French astronomer M. Messier observed moving glows around the Moon during an eclipse.
• 1783 & 1787: Astronomer William Herschel reported seeing "luminous points of light" and "150 points of red light" on or near the Moon during eclipses.
• 1836: Professor Auber in Cuba observed numerous luminous bodies moving out from the Sun during a solar eclipse.
• 1848: Senor Rankin in Spain reported "points of light obscuring the Moon" during a lunar eclipse.
• Undated: A professor in Iowa observed bright objects crossing the Sun's crescent.
• 1878: Astronomers Lewis Swift and James C. Watson in Colorado saw two red, disc-like objects, estimated to be at least 0.8 km in diameter, during a total solar eclipse.
• 1887: French astronomers Codde and Payan recorded a round, unknown body with an apparent diameter of one-tenth the Sun during a solar eclipse.
• 1900: Astronomers Professor Pickering and Mr. Abbot in North Carolina could not determine if images on a photographic plate were due to unknown planets or film defects.
• 1954: Shiny, white rotating discs were photographed during a solar eclipse in Scandinavia, seen by 50 people in three aircraft.
• 1991: A single saucer-shaped object appeared and remained stationary over Mexico City during a total solar eclipse, leading to a massive UFO flap.
• 2006: Pictures of a total eclipse in Turkey showed a starlike object appearing in different positions, suggesting erratic movement.

New Mars Anomalies for 2011

Norman Bryden reports on images showing what appears to be a probable travel system laid out as a grid on Mars, with structures resembling roads, bridges, and underpasses. This "Mars town" is less than 1 km wide.

Phoenix Lights seen again

An account from Lionel Beer reports that the Phoenix Lights, previously featured on TV, were sighted again in October. A former pilot, Frank, who was skeptical of UFOs, witnessed a boomerang or triangle-shaped UFO over Phoenix with over 10,000 witnesses. He noted that authorities remained silent about the incident, despite widespread public awareness.

Is Venus Inhabited?

This article, originally from "Flying Saucer Review" (September-October 1965) by Dr. Charles Maney, discusses the potential habitability of Venus. It references Soviet studies from the Crimean and Jjilkovo Observatories, which identified atomic oxygen and nitrogen in Venus's atmosphere, suggesting plant life might be responsible. Professor V. A. Firsoff concluded that Venus's mean surface temperature could be only about 6° F higher than Earth's. Dr. John Strong's recent studies using a balloon-borne telescope provided data on Venus's atmosphere, measuring water vapor and confirming that its upper clouds are made of ice crystals, similar to Earth's. Dr. Strong questions the official interpretation of Mariner 2's data regarding Venus's high temperature, suggesting the greenhouse effect from carbon dioxide might not be sufficient. The article speculates that if Venus's conditions are favorable for life, it might be inhabited by beings similar to humans, and that UFOs could be spacecraft from Venus.

Sightings of cigar-shaped objects

The newsletter mentions several sightings of cigar-shaped objects:

• Bristol and Weston-super-Mare: A young man reported an object moving fast from North to South with three bright yellowish-white lights, an orange trail, and an estimated inclination of sixty degrees.
• Exeter: A 22-year-old architectural assistant reported a large, rocket-shaped object with orange flames shooting from its tail, visible for about ten seconds.
• Devizes: Mr. Frederick C. Mizen reported a long, large, eel-shaped object, illuminated along its length, heading towards Netheravon and disappearing into cloud after five minutes.
• Bath: Two people reported a brilliant white object flying at 4,000-5,000 feet, described as shining like a sparkler and moving faster than an aircraft. Another witness described a line of lights with a glow associated with spacecraft.
• Ewell: Mr. J. B. Hawkins reported a long, pencil-slim, silver-grey cigar-shaped object with four evenly-spaced lights, a visible trail, and no noise, moving at high speed.
• Bradford: A white light, described as a missile, was seen passing overhead without sound and not appearing very high.
• Long Eaton/West Bridgford: Three mysterious "saucer" objects were seen by a former RAF pilot and two young men, described as silent, cruising majestically, with one glowing brightly and then dimly.
• Luton: A local UFO investigation group reported a luminous, pencil-shaped object that suddenly reversed direction while in flight.

These sightings occurred about two months after the death of George Adamski.

Crop Circle Account

An early crop circle account from the Colchester Gazette mentions a mysterious crater at Rockingham's Farm, Layer Marney, measuring about 5 ft by 3 ft 6 in, with three 3-inch holes extending 3 feet into the ground arranged in a triangle. Theories range from meteorites to natural gas explosions.

WEB SITES

A list of relevant websites for extraterrestrial contact is provided, including:

• All the Planets are Inhabited
• Flying Saucers, Leys and Lost Technology - the Tony Wedd site
• Voices from Space - the Philip Rodgers site
• The Great Isosceles Triangle of England
• The Real Stonehenge and Avebury
• The Ley Hunter 1969-76

THE HIDDEN UNITY and BEGINNINGS

This section promotes two books:

• The Hidden Unity: Explores the phenomenon of subconscious siting of ley points and the prevalence of worship places on leys. It discusses environmental and philosophical implications, with examples of ley centers like the Shah Jehan Mosque and Guru Nanak Sikh Temple. It includes an appendix on the Pagan religion and is illustrated with photographs and maps.
• Beginnings: Details potentially useful 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 features a chapter on cognitive dissonance and an account of ley discovery by Alfred Watkins.

Both books are available for £2 plus 30p p&p from the Amskaya address.

EARTH PEOPLE, SPACE PEOPLE

This section describes a 1961 manuscript by Tony Wedd titled "Earth Men, Space Men," which detailed claims of extraterrestrial contact. Though never published and thought lost, it has been located. A booklet was prepared to compensate for the loss, including prominent contact claims, the history of the STAR Fellowship, evidence for life in the Solar System, and investigation into extraterrestrial language. It is available for £2 plus 30p p&p.

THE LEGACY OF TONY WEDD

This CD-ROM is an electronic version of Tony Wedd's travelling exhibition, featuring his research and findings on flying saucers, landscape energies, and lost technology. It is available for £9.99.

AMSKAYA Subscription Information

AMSKAYA is the newsletter of the STAR Fellowship, founded in 1960 by Tony Wedd. Subscriptions are £4 for four quarterly issues, available from J. Goddard at a specified address.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of AMSKAYA are UFO sightings across various locations and time periods, historical accounts of unexplained aerial phenomena, and speculation about extraterrestrial life and its potential presence on other planets like Venus. The newsletter also touches upon ancient sites, ley lines, and the broader implications of these phenomena for human understanding. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into unexplained events, presenting evidence and historical accounts without definitive conclusions, but encouraging further investigation and contemplation of possibilities beyond conventional explanations. The STAR Fellowship's long-standing interest in flying saucer investigation and extraterrestrial contact is evident throughout the publication.