AMSKAYA

Magazine Overview

Title: AMSKAYA
Issue: 106
Date: January 2016
Publisher: STAR Fellowship

This issue of AMSKAYA, the newsletter of the STAR Fellowship, presents a collection of articles and reports on UFO sightings, alien contact, and related mysteries.

Hull's Close Encounters of the 1801 Kind

This article, by Mark Branagan, details what is suggested to be the earliest newspaper report of a UFO sighting. It recounts an event in Hull, England, on June 19, 1801, where witnesses described a large, moon-like orb with a black bar appearing over the city, emitting a strange blue light. The phenomenon was reported in The Northampton Mercury and The Chester Chronicle. Hull historian and author Mike Covell unearthed these reports while investigating UFO studies. The sighting involved a large orb that appeared to split into seven smaller globes of fire, then five circular balls, and finally seven small stars before fading, leaving the atmosphere illuminated. The Chester Chronicle noted a faint blue light illuminating surrounding objects and a serene appearance after the object disappeared.

Alien Contact 2016-UK to disclose secret UFO files in March

This section reports that in March 2016, the British government was scheduled to release 18 classified files concerning alien contact. However, it was stated that some files would not be made public due to their sensitive nature. Claims by ex-government employees suggest at least two files contain evidence of UFO landings and alien contact. The article also mentions that in 2005, the British government admitted to a 30-year scientific study into UFOs, the results of which were locked away for at least 50 years. This research is believed to be related to the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI) and the implications of alien contact, with references to UFO sightings in Germany, Scotland, and France.

Obama Alien Evidence 2016

This brief article speculates on whether President Obama would release UFO documents, noting his awareness of the phenomenon but failure to disclose information, similar to previous presidents. It also highlights Hillary Clinton's long-standing interest in UFOs and extraterrestrial life, and her alleged pressure on the White House to reveal information.

Intelligent radio waves from a distant planet?

Astronomers have detected five mysterious unidentified radio signals that could originate from outside the Milky Way. These 'fast radio bursts' (FRBs), including a unique 'double signal', have excited scientists about the possibility of alien communication. Only 11 such transient radio pulses had been recorded globally before this discovery. The signals were detected by the Parkes radio telescope in New South Wales, Australia. Emily Petroff from Swinburne University in Melbourne, part of the discovery team, expressed excitement, stating, "We have no idea what's going on, but we know it's definitely something cool."

Ten of these bizarre flashes have been picked up by radio telescopes over the past 15 years, exhibiting a mathematical pattern that experts find baffling. Lasting milliseconds, these bursts release energy comparable to the sun's monthly output. The CSIRO's Parkes Telescope in central-west New South Wales first detected a fast radio burst in real-time, leading to the discovery of nine similar events. A key characteristic is the consistent delay between the arrival of the first and last waves of each burst, which is close to a multiple of 187.5, a phenomenon without a clear explanation. Researchers Michael Hippke and John Learned suggest the most plausible explanation is an alien broadcast, with a 5 in 10,000 probability of it being a coincidence. This discovery is compared to the 1977 'Wow signal' detected by the Big Ear radio telescope.

Alien captured on film in 1930's Alaska

This section presents a photograph, allegedly taken in the early 1930s in Alaska, which purportedly shows a strange alien-looking figure. Local legends claim a UFO landed in a remote area, and "small odd looking" entities were seen wandering the snow-covered land. The photograph was taken by the current owner's grandfather, who lived in Alaska at the time. He reportedly chased the entity until he was close enough to take the picture. The photo took about four months to develop due to the remote location. The sender received the picture from his grandfather shortly before his death.

UFO sighting in Bolton: Family 'gobsmacked' as four mysterious objects zoomed across sky

By John Shammas, this article describes a family's experience during a barbecue in Bolton, Lancashire. Andrea and Nigel Finney, along with their son, witnessed four UFOs 'zooming across the sky,' which were then followed by a Ministry of Defence helicopter. Andrea Finney described the event as the "strangest thing I have ever seen in my life." The objects were not identifiable as hot air balloons or Chinese lanterns. The family took photos but could not explain what they had seen, describing it as a mystery.

Call for UN probe after 'Bear pictured walking on Mars'

By Jon Austin, this article reports on an alien investigator calling for a United Nations probe into alleged "discoveries of life on Mars," claiming NASA is ignoring evidence of animals on the Red Planet. An image from NASA's Mars photographs, posted online by UFO hunters, is claimed to show a bear or other four-legged mammal. Scott C Waring, editor of UFO Sightings Daily, believes it is a bear. The article notes that NASA's 4WD Curiosity Rover is exploring Mars, and its images are analyzed for evidence of "aliens, crabs, statues, buildings, other objects, and even crashed UFOs." The article quotes a source stating the creature has "real hair as seen from the shadows around its body," indicating it is a living creature, not a statue. The discovery is suggested to be proof of well-evolved animals roaming Mars.

Disclosure from the Pope?

This section discusses rumors that Pope Francis was to announce information about preparing for alien contact on June 15, 2015. Daniel P. Sheehan, a Harvard-educated scholar, is cited as stating that an announcement about the ET presence is imminent. Sheehan reportedly spoke at the Ufology conference 'Contact In The Desert' in Joshua Tree, California, discussing a historic papal encyclical decree aimed at dismantling power structures hindering humanity's joining an enlightened galactic community. Pope Francis's previous statement about baptizing aliens is mentioned, as is the Vatican's ownership of a large telescope. Former Ministry of Defence employee Nick Pope suggests the Catholic Church has been repositioning itself on the issue, possibly in preparation for a scientific discovery of extraterrestrial life.

Sheehan's talk also included references to classified sections from Project Blue Book, suggesting exposure to photographic evidence of crashed UFOs with alien symbols. He explained Pope Francis's desire to avoid the chaos that followed Galileo's discoveries, aiming to prepare the Catholic Church and Jesuit order for a major shift in human consciousness due to alien existence and the evolution of a "6th faculty" of human consciousness, potentially leading to a new form of religion and contact with telepathic aliens.

WITNESS SUPPLIES VIDEO OF UFO AFTER CONTACT

Written by Dr Michael Salla, this article discusses a video supplied by a viewer named "Ed" from the website Third Phase of the Moon. "Ed" claims to have had contact experiences with aliens since 1976, including witnessing a UFO with his uncle, a former US Army lieutenant. The video, recorded in 1987, reportedly shows a classic saucer-shaped UFO emitting a powerful light to teleport him into the ship and back to Earth. The craft was silent. Ed claims the spacecraft was approximately 80-120 feet wide and 50-80 feet high. He identified an extraterrestrial he met on the ship as "Voss." Ed has provided other compelling video evidence, including a daylight sighting. His claims are compared to those of George Adamski.

Hillary Clinton to open the X-Files: promises to 'get to the bottom' of Area 51 if she becomes President and stuns reporter by saying 'I think we may have been visited already'

By Kelly McLaughlin for Dailymail.com, this article reports on Hillary Clinton's statements made during a meeting with The Conway Daily Sun. She reportedly promised to "get to the bottom" of questions regarding the government's knowledge of UFOs and aliens and to look into sending a task force to Area 51. Clinton had previously been interviewed by the same reporter in 2007, when she noted that UFOs were the most frequent freedom-of-information requests received by her husband Bill Clinton's library. Bill Clinton had previously stated on Jimmy Kimmel's show that he wouldn't be surprised if aliens visited Earth. Hillary Clinton agreed, stating, "I think we may have been (visited already). We don't know for sure." She also mentioned looking into Area 51, initially calling it Area 54. Bill Clinton reportedly told Kimmel that he had already looked into Area 51 and that it was a place where stealth technology is made, denying the presence of aliens. He also mentioned releasing documents related to the Roswell crash. Hillary Clinton's campaign chairman, John Podesta, is noted as being a fan of UFO lore.

CLINTON PROMISES TO INVESTIGATE UFOS

This article from the Conway Daily Sun details Hillary Clinton's remarks at an editorial board meeting. She reiterated her commitment to investigating UFOs, stating, "Yes, I'm going to get to the bottom of it." She recalled a 2007 conversation where UFOs were the top FOIA request for her husband. Bill Clinton's past comments about the possibility of alien visitation are mentioned, with Hillary agreeing that "we may have been (visited already)." She also expressed interest in Area 51, a secret military base in Nevada. The article notes that John Podesta, her campaign chairman, is a fan of UFO lore.

Videos on YouTube

This section lists several YouTube video links related to UFO topics, including "The Adamski Scoutship," "Skyways and Landmarks" by Tony Wedd, "A Visit to Tony Wedd Country," "Where the Martians Landed," and "UFOs in Surrey 1967."

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of AMSKAYA are UFO sightings, potential alien contact, government secrecy surrounding these topics, and the analysis of anomalous phenomena. The STAR Fellowship, as the publisher, appears to be dedicated to investigating and disseminating information on these subjects, encouraging a critical yet open-minded approach to the evidence presented. The editorial stance is one of exploration and reporting on claims and findings within the ufology community.