CENAP Infoline - no 140

Magazine Overview

Title: CENAP-INFOLINE
Issue: NR.140
Date: August 18, 2001
Publisher: CENAP-Report
Country: Germany
Language: German

This issue of CENAP-INFOLINE, a German-language publication focused on UFOs and related phenomena, covers a range of intriguing reports and investigations.

Featured Articles

"Blinkendes UFO" war ein Werbe-Zeppelin (Mainz)

On July 31, 2001, residents of Mainz reported a "blinking UFO" directly over their street, with some complaining of loud engine noise. The police clarified that the phenomenon was an advertising zeppelin, illuminated from within and equipped with blinking lights, which had been flying in the evening sky.

Mysteriöser Kornkreis in Dänemark entdeckt (Kopenhagen)

On August 1, 2001, a large crop circle was discovered in a cornfield on the estate of a count near Kopenhagen, Denmark. The estate manager was convinced it was created by extraterrestrials. The article notes that numerous crop circles have appeared in Great Britain in recent years, while UFO skeptics attribute them to pranksters.

Sonnensonde startet ins All (Genesis)

On the day of publication (or the day before), the NASA space probe "Genesis" was scheduled to launch from Cape Canaveral, USA. Its mission is to travel 1.5 million kilometers into space to collect particles from the solar wind using collectors made of diamond, platinum, and sapphire. These samples, described as grain-of-salt-sized particles, are expected to provide insights into the composition of the sun and whether Earth originated from the same material. The probe is expected to return to Earth in three years, with a helicopter planned to catch it in mid-air to prevent damage.

Deep Impact gegen Kometen

Scientists have calculated that 1000 asteroids and comets are in Earth's vicinity, posing a potential threat to life. To counter this, a NASA probe named "Deep Impact" is planned for 2004. It will launch a 350 kg copper block at the comet "Tempel 1" to test if its trajectory can be altered. An alternative proposal by a Dresden researcher suggests using solar collectors in space to irradiate asteroids, causing their surfaces to vaporize and change their flight paths.

Doch Leben auf dem Mars?

Professor Nandra Wickramasinghe of the University of Cardiff suggests that life may have originated elsewhere and traveled to Earth via asteroids. This theory is supported by the discovery of bacteria in a clump floating at the edge of Earth's atmosphere. Furthermore, neurobiologist Joseph Miller examined soil samples from Mars, collected by the Viking probe 25 years prior, and found gases that could indicate the presence of extraterrestrial life, suggesting that Mars colonization might soon become a reality.

„Genesis" reist zu den frühesten Spuren des Weltalls

This article reiterates the launch of the NASA space probe "Genesis." It details the probe's mission to collect solar wind particles from 1.5 million kilometers away to study the origins of the solar system. The launch was delayed due to a potential technical issue with a power converter. The collected particles, described as tiny, electrically charged particles in their purest form, are expected to reveal the composition of the primordial solar nebula. The article also mentions that while meteorites and moon samples have provided some clues, they might not be as close to the system's origin as the solar wind particles. The probe is scheduled to return in September 2004 and will be caught by a helicopter to ensure a safe landing.

Das Geheimnis der Lichtzeichen (München)

This article investigates mysterious, rectangular light spots with X-shaped brighter crosses appearing on house walls in Munich. Photographer Andreas de Bruin has been documenting these signs. While he has no definitive explanation, he speculates they could be a new form of UFO manifestation or related to the astrological shift into the Age of Aquarius. Waltraud Niedermayer has also observed these phenomena in Regensburg, believing they are divine messages. However, physicist Dr. Richard Knerr of TU München suggests a more mundane explanation: reflections from double-glazed windows, where the vacuum between the panes causes the outer glass to warp, creating a mirror effect. This explanation is met with skepticism by some readers and experts, who point to occurrences on freestanding houses and question the vacuum theory.

Massenhysterie? Das Brummen wird erforscht

This section reports on the mysterious "Brummton" (humming sound) plaguing residents in Bavaria and Austria, causing anxiety, heart palpitations, and muscle tremors. Hundreds are affected, with one elderly man even expressing suicidal thoughts. The Baden-Württemberg environmental agency, through physicist Heinrich Menges, has begun an investigation into the phenomenon. Brumm-experts Grazyna Fosar and Franz Bludorf suggest a US weapons system stationed in Bamberg might be the cause.

Lichtzeichen: Sind alle Rätsel wirklich gelöst?

This article follows up on the light signs in Munich, noting that readers are dissatisfied with Dr. Richard Knerr's explanation of reflections from windows. Andreas de Bruin argues that the explanation is too simplistic and doesn't account for signs on freestanding houses. Glasermeister Heinz Mietzke disputes the vacuum theory for double-glazed windows. The article suggests that while scientific explanations are sought, some believe these light phenomena might signify a new era.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores unexplained phenomena, ranging from UFO sightings and crop circles to more localized mysteries like the Munich light signs and the Bavarian "Brummton." There's a clear interest in space exploration and the search for extraterrestrial life. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, presenting various theories from scientific explanations to more speculative, paranormal, or extraterrestrial interpretations, while also acknowledging public skepticism and the need for further investigation. The publication aims to provide up-to-date international information on the UFO scene.