Argus - 1982 No 4

Magazine Overview

Title: ARGUS
Issue: No. 4, Volume 6
Year: 1982
Publisher: UFO-Gävleborg
Type: Member publication for UFO-Gävleborg, part of UFO-SVERIGE.

Editorial Section

REDAKTIONELLT (Editorial)

The editorial, represented by Chairman Roland Östlund, notes a significant increase in interest in their activities, with many requests to show their UFO information film in schools. Unfortunately, due to time constraints, they can only show it in the evenings, which has happened on a few occasions. They express hope to accommodate more requests in the future. Correspondence has expanded to include two new contacts: ODISEJA, a magazine from Yugoslavia, and CUFOS, an American publication. Their collaboration with Norway is also good, involving an exchange of magazines, with Norwegian publications stored at the UFO-Gävleborg office.

"REDAKTIONEN" - Represented by Chairman Roland Östlund

Extraterrestrials Choose USA

This section humorously suggests that if extraterrestrials were to visit Earth, they would likely choose the USA. It states that NASA has well-developed protocols for handling such visitors, assuming they would land on American soil. The article implies that NASA believes intelligent beings capable of interstellar travel would also be intelligent enough to select the USA as their destination. Rules for handling extraterrestrial guests were established as early as 1969. NASA's primary concern is the spread of unknown contagions, leading to immediate isolation of visitors by armed guards in a secure location, with no possibility of release by any court. However, the extraterrestrials would be given 'reasonable opportunities' to contact their legal advisors.

Articles

The Universe Rotates?

This article discusses the long-standing knowledge of Earth's rotation and a debated theory among Swedish researchers that the entire universe also rotates, contradicting the prevailing theory of uniform expansion. Support for this theory has emerged from an English colleague, P. Birch, who has developed a method that suggests the universe does indeed rotate. Professor Bertel Laurent from Stockholm University has researched the concept of a rotating universe, noting that such rotation would be incredibly slow, requiring instruments 10,000 times more sensitive than current ones to measure. He points out that theoretical physicists have long suspected a more complex structure of the universe than simple expansion.

Birch's new measurement method involved capturing radio waves from distant galaxies at the Jordell Bank radioastronomical laboratory in England. By studying the magnetic fields of 'double radio sources,' he discovered phenomena that could be explained by universal rotation. This rotation is described as infinitely small and imperceptible to humans. Hannes Alfven has been involved in discussions about Birch's findings, leading Stockholm University to launch a new project. The article mentions that Birch estimates the rotation at ten to the power of minus thirteen radians per year, a minuscule figure. Professor Laurent's theoretical models, related to Einstein's general relativity, are also mentioned, along with Stockholm University's leading role in using computers for mathematical modeling. Alfven and Laurent have discussed Birch's results, prompting the new project.

Alfven's theory posits a common natural law governing the rotation of all cosmic bodies. This theory supports a rotating universe, unlike the 'Big Bang' theory, which suggests the universe originated from a massive explosion. Professor Laurent believes a rotating universe without absolute points can be understood through relativity theory, likening the universe to the surface of a 'four-dimensional' ball that can spin.

New Star: Astronomers in Cambridge, England, have discovered a new star in the outer reaches of the Milky Way that rotates at 600 revolutions per second, emitting 660 radio pulses per second, ten times more than any previously observed celestial body. This discovery was made using a radio telescope at Cambridge University.

A Star is Born: Astronomers in Australia have identified the first known protostar in a galaxy outside our own, providing direct evidence of ongoing star formation in other parts of the universe.

Is There Life on Mars?

This section reports that a leading American space scientist, Robert Jastrow, head of NASA's Goddard Institute for Space Studies, has revealed findings from the 1976 Mars expedition suggesting the presence of primitive life on the planet. Jastrow stated that humans are not alone in the universe and that planets orbiting other stars are likely teeming with life, possibly at a much higher stage of development than on Earth. He indicated that other NASA researchers had not shared these findings publicly due to fear of ridicule. The article details a biological experiment where Martian soil samples were treated with a solution containing microbes. A Geiger counter detected radioactivity, indicating that the microbes consumed the solution, thus providing evidence of life. NASA has reportedly refused to comment on Jastrow's claims.

What Did They See in the Sky?

This article recounts a UFO sighting in Klöse, Sweden, by Göte Karlsson and others. They observed a round, silent object hovering a few meters above the treetops, moving up and down. The object emitted lights of various colors (red, green, purple, blue). Karlsson stated he had never seen anything like it and was certain it was not a weather balloon or a package. The object was observed for about an hour. Approximately ten people witnessed the phenomenon, and the article questions whether it was a UFO sighting or had a natural explanation.

UFO Landing in Taiwan

Police in Taiwan reported that a farmer and his wife claimed to have witnessed a UFO with blinking lights land in a field on June 13, 1981. The object was described as crystal-like, about a meter in diameter, and descended slowly, spinning and emitting a vapor before ascending without leaving any traces. Two days prior, reports emerged from northern Taiwan of 15 bright objects traveling westward. Taipei Observatory and the meteorological institute could not provide an explanation.

The King's Guard Sounds the Alarm: A Saucer Flew Over the Castle

This is the first reported sighting of a 'flying saucer' over the King's Castle. On the evening of September 15, 1982, a guard at the Royal Guard post at Stockholm Castle, Per Torell (20), reported a mysterious, silent, dome-shaped, illuminated object with blinking lights passing directly over Drottningholm Castle, where the royal family resides. The object flew in a northwesterly direction. The report from the guard has been escalated to a special report for the command expedition at Stockholm Castle, indicating the seriousness with which it is being treated. The article notes that the guard was unable to consult his manual for guidance on how to handle such an encounter with an extraterrestrial craft.

Saucer Over Gävle

This article details an incident where three individuals driving between Hedesunda and Ölbo, Sweden, on a Tuesday evening at around 7 PM, witnessed a large, orange-red object. They stopped their car and observed the object, described as disc-shaped, on a field. The object moved from Hedesunda towards Ölbo. After about three minutes of observation, the object suddenly disappeared, as if a lamp was switched off. The Gävleborg UFO Association investigated the site but found no traces, possibly due to the dark and foggy conditions.

Do You Believe in UFOs?

This section presents the opinions of twenty individuals from Hälsingland regarding their belief in UFOs. Most attribute such sightings to natural phenomena like weather balloons, airplanes, or meteors. However, some express a belief in extraterrestrial life and UFOs, citing the vastness of the universe. One individual, Mats Hagberg, recounts seeing a strange, fast-blinking object that he believes could not have been an airplane. Göte Englund expresses skepticism, noting that extensive exploration of nearby planets has not revealed any signs of human-like life.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently covers UFO sightings, alleged landings, and encounters, often featuring eyewitness accounts and local reports from Sweden. There is a clear interest in the scientific aspects of UFO phenomena, including discussions on cosmology and the possibility of extraterrestrial life. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, presenting both anecdotal evidence and scientific theories, while acknowledging the skepticism and the need for further investigation. The publication also highlights international UFO news and research, fostering a connection with global UFO communities.

This issue of UFO magazine, published by KURIREN on May 5, 1982, features a prominent cover headline: "DE FLYGANDE TEFATEN GÖMMER SIG I VÄRLDSHAVEN" (Flying Saucers Hide in the World's Oceans). The cover itself is a collage of portraits of various individuals, each accompanied by their brief opinion on UFOs, reflecting a diverse range of public perception.

Key Articles and Reports

Flying Saucers Hide in the World's Oceans

The lead article details numerous reports of UFOs sighted in or emerging from bodies of water. It begins with the account of a Russian ship's captain who witnessed a silent, round, metallic cylinder UFO rise from the Japanese Sea near Vladivostok on August 16, 1980. The object hovered silently for over three minutes, described as a gray, metallic cylinder without visible windows. Despite the initial fear and reluctance to report, Captain Nikolai Petrov's subsequent UFO experiences led him to file a report. The article notes that over 2000 Russian reports of underwater UFOs have been compiled by a special commission due to increased UFO activity.

Another incident describes a collision between a Russian research vessel and a UFO in the Northern Atlantic, near Murmansk. The impact was severe, causing a significant jolt to the ship and its crew.

Further reports suggest that oceans provide a safe haven for UFOs, making them difficult to detect. Incidents in the Stockholm archipelago highlight the challenges of detecting underwater craft. The article also points to Tirsjön in southern Östergötland, Sweden, as a potential UFO base, with residents reporting unexplained variations in water levels and sightings of large, cylinder-shaped craft descending into the lake.

Witness Testimonies

The magazine includes a series of short interviews with individuals from various Swedish towns, offering their views on UFOs:

• Lars Jonsson (14, student, Hudiksvall): Believes no UFOs exist and that those claiming to have seen them seek attention.
• Ivan Persson (47, park worker, Kilafors): Thinks it's unlikely for flying saucers or other phenomena to appear on Earth and is skeptical about extraterrestrial life.
• Ulrika Nordlund (17, student, Hudiksvall): Hasn't thought much about UFOs and finds the existence uncertain.
• Lennart Wing (31, energy saving advisor, Järvsö): Acknowledges unexplained phenomena but is unsure if they are UFOs, believing in UFOs but not necessarily supernatural ones.
• Leif Eriksson (33, park worker, Bällnäs): Denies the existence of flying saucers due to lack of evidence, despite rumors of strange objects.
• Per Olsson (70, pensioner): Is open to the possibility of higher cultures in space and recalls seeing a strange, luminous object with a tail in the 1940s.
• Brittmari Gräntz-Robertsson (28, shop assistant, Ljusdal): Does not believe in UFOs, finding them too incredible, but understands why those who have seen strange aerial phenomena might believe.
• Tina Holmberg (16, student, Iggesund): Believes there must be other life forms in the universe.
• Anna Stanbom (15, student, Iggesund): Believes in UFOs and that humans are not alone in the universe.
• Göran Engman (32, farmer, Skog): Doubts UFOs but believes other things fly in space; suggests sightings might be natural phenomena misinterpreted.
• Johnny Olsson (47, reindeer herder, Bollnäs): Is uncertain, suggesting that mysterious phenomena are observed but their origin is unknown.
• Mats Olshammar (15, student, Regnsjö): Skeptical about UFOs, citing scientific findings that larger life forms are unlikely on nearby planets.
• Torsten Alander (49, shopkeeper, Mokorset): Claims to have seen a luminous, silent, ball-shaped object with a blue flame for one minute six years prior.
• Torbjörn Josefsson (13, student, Ljusdal): Believes in extraterrestrial life and that they might travel in UFOs, similar to how humans travel in planes.

Mysterious Light Phenomena in Mörlunda

This section reports on a series of mysterious light phenomena observed in the Mörlunda area. Residents have reported seeing strange lights in the sky, described as unlike lightning, and some have experienced blinding lights on the ground. One person reported seeing an object resembling a craft during such an event. The article notes that while many have witnessed these phenomena, some are hesitant to speak publicly for fear of ridicule. The descriptions align with what are commonly known as UFO phenomena. While the police in Vimmerby have not received official reports, the article concludes that people in Mörlunda are convinced they have seen something inexplicable.

What Did Gösta See? A Mysterious Object

This report details a sighting in Jämtland where a mysterious, yellow-red, glowing object was observed. Stig Aggestad of UFO-Sverige's reporting center notes the interesting nature of these reports. Maj and Bo Persson from Västeråsen saw a round, yellow-red object about a kilometer high. Gösta Amcoff from Hammarstrand described a luminous object moving rapidly from north to south at a height of about two kilometers. He observed it for ten seconds, describing it as large, ball-shaped, possibly oval, and without a tail, ruling out a meteor. A traffic controller confirmed no civilian or military aircraft were in the area. Gösta felt it moved as fast as a jet plane, speculating it could be robots. Another sighting of a yellow-red luminous object that hovered and moved away was reported by a man from Gällö.

Pilgrimages to See UFOs at the Border (Hessdalen)

Hessdalen, north of Röros in Norway, is presented as the only place in Scandinavia where UFO phenomena are widely believed to exist. Hundreds of people, including Swedes, have made pilgrimages there to witness strange light phenomena. Witnesses, like miner Björn Lillevold, described a luminous object hovering a few meters above the ground, resembling an upside-down Christmas tree with red lights at the bottom and blue-green lights in the middle, moving like a yo-yo. These Hessdalen observations have been frequent and are taken more seriously than other Scandinavian sightings. Scientists have spent days there, and the Norwegian military has patrols. Despite extensive investigation, no accepted theory has emerged, and natural explanations have failed to account for the observations.

New Book Announcement

A brief announcement promotes a new book by Henry Kjellson titled "SJU NÄTTER PÅ CHEOPS-PYRAMIDENS TOPP" (Seven Nights on Top of the Great Pyramid), following his previous works on ancient technology.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently presents UFO phenomena as a subject worthy of serious investigation, even if some individuals remain skeptical. The editorial stance appears to be one of open-mindedness towards the possibility of extraterrestrial visitation and unexplained aerial phenomena. There's a clear emphasis on witness accounts, particularly those from credible sources like ship captains and military personnel, and a tendency to highlight incidents that defy conventional explanations. The magazine seems to encourage the reporting of such events and presents them as evidence of a larger, ongoing mystery. The recurring theme is the unexplained nature of these sightings, whether they occur in the sky, underwater, or in remote terrestrial locations.