AMSKAYA

Magazine Overview

AMSKAYA, Issue No. 93, dated October 2012, is the newsletter of the STAR Fellowship. The cover prominently features the title 'AMSKAYA' and a stylized illustration of a desert landscape with a UFO, a cloud, and a road, under the headline 'UFOS PICKED UP BY CURIOSITY'.

UFOS PICKED UP BY CURIOSITY

This section reports on the Mars rover Curiosity capturing unusual objects in its camera. The Daily Mail reported on August 22nd that the rover seemed to have picked up mysterious objects in the sky. Specifically, a strange white light dancing across the horizon and four blobs hovering in the sky were noted. While NASA and photography experts suggest these are merely blemishes or 'dead pixels' on the camera lens due to the distance of 350 million miles, alien hunters propose they are alien ships monitoring Earth's progress. YouTube user Stephen Hannard of Alien Disclosure UK applied filters to the images, highlighting the four pin-points of light and questioning their nature. Video analyst Marc Dantonio, who has worked with the U.S. government, stated that these are clearly one-pixel sized image anomalies, a common issue with CCD cameras, especially noticeable in Mars's bland atmosphere. Another video reportedly shows an object rising from the horizon, followed by a smaller object. NASA has not publicly commented on these sightings. The article also provides background on the Curiosity rover, its size, its landing on Mars, and its initial operations, including the use of a high-powered laser gun to analyze Martian mineral content.

Picture of the Martian hills with three objects in the sky

This image is accompanied by a caption stating that the enlargement shows two UFOs that are more than one pixel in size, with different shades, suggesting they are not 'dead pixels'. The shapes are described as reminiscent of Alex Birch's famous photograph.

TIMOTHY GOOD INTERVIEWED ON THE MOORE SHOW

This section features an interview with UFO author Timothy Good on 'The Moore Show', broadcast on satellite channels and online. Good recounts his introduction to the subject in 1955, sparked by a cousin's interest in air and space matters and reading Donald Keyhoe's 'Flying Saucers are Real'. He discusses government involvement, stating that while they claim UFOs are not a threat, investigations continue in secrecy, with significant funds spent in the past. He notes that thousands of UK UFO files have been released, mostly classified as confidential to protect witnesses' identities. Good believes the Americans are in control, with CIA and USAF intelligence collaborating with RAF intelligence, while the government operates on a need-to-know basis. He mentions that Churchill inquired about the matter and was told there was 'nothing in it', and that Prime Ministers likely do not know about it, with some presidents being partially briefed but the information being compartmentalized.

Good suggests that revealing everything would cause panic, citing abductions as an example. He believes a group outside the UK government holds knowledge and liaises with Americans. He recounts an incident where Air Marshall Peter Horsley met a human-like extraterrestrial in London, who could read his mind and knew British military secrets, as detailed in Horsley's autobiography 'Sounds from Another Room'. He notes the existence of various types of extraterrestrials, all humanoid but with differences.

Regarding SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence), Good questions why they claim no evidence when many may be ignorant of it. He visited the Arecibo telescope and found little time spent on SETI, with most used by the US military, ironically, as Puerto Rico is considered a centre of alien activity.

Good shares that he has felt intimidated, recalling an incident in the 1970s in the States where US government cars were near his motel, and his research notes were taken, suggesting someone had been in his room. He also recounts two personal contacts in 1963 and 1967, including an encounter in New York where he attempted telepathic contact and was met by a man who responded to a specific gesture.

He discusses the idea of a genetic connection, stating that aliens claim humans are genetically related, having colonized the solar system and interbred with humans during the Cro-Magnon era. He confirms that abductions are real and that some aliens look very similar to humans.

Earth People, Space People

This section mentions a manuscript by Tony Wedd from 1961, titled 'Earth Men, Space Men', detailing extraterrestrial contact claims. Although never published, it has been located and given to Timothy Good. A booklet has been prepared to compensate for the loss, covering prominent contact claims, the history of the STAR Fellowship, evidence for life in the Solar System, and extraterrestrial language.

The Legacy of Tony Wedd

This CD-ROM is an electronic version of Tony Wedd's travelling exhibition, featuring his voice, writings, photographs, and drawings on flying saucers, landscape energies, and lost technology.

AMSKAYA Newsletter

AMSKAYA is the newsletter of the STAR Fellowship, a continuation of an organization formed in 1960 by Tony Wedd. It is available for £4 for four quarterly issues from J. Goddard.

Goldilocks planet in binary star system

This article reports on the discovery of a solar system with two planets orbiting a binary star, as reported on BBC Radio 4. Professor Andrew Cameron and Dr. Jan Zalasiewicz discussed the system, noting one planet, about three times Earth's size, is in the 'Goldilocks Zone'. The Kepler space telescope has found over 700 exoplanets, with some, like Kepler 22b, orbiting Sun-like stars in habitable zones. Kepler 47's binary stars show that different star types can also host habitable planets, challenging previous assumptions.

BBC report on BUFORA

This section covers the 50th anniversary conference of the British UFO Research Association (Bufora). Bufora styles its approach as 'scientifically factual', distinguishing itself from more esoteric movements. The article notes that 95% of the 500-plus sightings reported to Bufora's National Investigations Committee each year are explained rationally, but the remaining 5% are not ruled out. It touches on the history of ufology, mentioning the influence of movies like 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind', 'ET', and 'The X Files' on membership surges. It highlights Kenneth Arnold's 1947 sighting and George Adamski's claims of meeting Nordic-looking aliens. Bufora was founded in September 1962. The article also recalls a time when mainstream scientists were not embarrassed to be associated with UFOs, with the Duke of Edinburgh even claimed as a subscriber. A high point for ufology's influence was a House of Lords debate in January 1979. The article notes a shift in belief towards government cover-ups, particularly after the Watergate scandal. Dr. David Clarke of Sheffield Hallam University views the phenomenon as a study of 20th Century folklore and mythology, stating that people have always sought explanations for odd things in the sky, previously attributing them to angels, ghosts, and spirits.

The Hidden Unity and Beginnings

This section describes two booklets: 'The Hidden Unity', which explores subconscious siting of ley points and the significance of worship, and 'Beginnings', detailing discoveries in earth energy detection, natural antigravity, and subconscious siting, with a chapter on cognitive dissonance. Both are available from the Amskaya address.

Welsh Triangle still active?

This brief note mentions that during the Society of Leyhunters Moot in Pembrokeshire, it was reported that 'a lot of UFOs' are seen in the area, referencing Peter Paget's book 'The Welsh Triangle' which documents UFO happenings in the late 1970s, including occupant reports, suggesting ongoing activity.

LETTERS

A letter from Norman Darwen describes footage of an unknown object taken above Bolton, Lancashire, by Warren Green. The oblong object, dubbed 'the flying sofa', appeared to be spinning and flashing a white light. Darwen suggests these might be light reflections or a balloon, though Warren himself feels it is not. Footage is available online.

WEB SITES

A list of websites relevant to extraterrestrial contact is provided, including links to sites about 'All the Planets are Inhabited', 'Flying Saucers, Leys and Lost Technology', 'Voices from Space', 'The Great Isosceles Triangle of England', 'The Real Stonehenge and Avebury', and 'The Ley Hunter 1969-76'.

One UFO a month, says Air Traffic Control

Richard Deakin, head of UK Air Traffic Control, stated in an interview that his staff occasionally encounter unidentified flying objects that do not conform to normal traffic patterns, estimating 'typically around one a month'. He clarified that this is not something that has occupied a huge amount of his time.

Adamski Saucers on Google Street View?

This article reports on two mysterious and identical UFOs observed on Google Maps, nearly 1,000 miles apart, in Jacksonville, Texas, and Acoma Pueblo, New Mexico. These red orb-like shapes were visible to users of the application. The sighting was first pointed out to ABC News affiliate KLTV by Andrea Dover. The Daily Mail reported this on September 28, 2012.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores the phenomenon of UFOs and extraterrestrial life, presenting various sightings, historical cases, and expert opinions. There is a clear interest in scientifically factual approaches to ufology, as exemplified by Bufora's stance. The publication also touches upon government secrecy, public perception, and the historical evolution of UFO beliefs. The STAR Fellowship, as the organizing body, appears to advocate for direct contact and investigation into flying saucers. The editorial stance seems to be one of open inquiry, presenting evidence and arguments from different perspectives while acknowledging the skepticism that surrounds the topic.