CERPI - no 12 - juillet 1977

Magazine Overview

This issue of CERPI, a French magazine focused on unexplained phenomena, is identified as issue number 12. The cover prominently features the title 'CERPI' and 'Centre d'études et de recherches des phénomènes inexpliqués', with a central illustration related to ufology, parapsychology, archaeology, and enigmas. The issue date is indicated as May 1973 or 1974.

Editorial

The editorial, titled 'EDITORIAL', reflects on the theme of holidays ('vacances'). The author, G. WASCOWISKI, encourages readers to take a break from their routine, explore new regions, and appreciate nature and human creations. It also reminds readers not to forget CERPI during their holidays and to look at the sky, contemplating the possibility of extraterrestrial contact. The editorial concludes by inviting readers to visit CERPI and offer their help.

Articles and Reports

O.V.N.I. sur LA ROCHELLE

This article details a UFO sighting that occurred on Sunday, September 26, 1976, between 5 PM and 7 PM in La Rochelle. Mr. GUILBAUD, an EDF (Électricité de France) agent, reported observing a strange, intense, localized light in the sky for about 5 to 6 minutes on the morning of September 27th. The light flickered regularly, causing interference on his radio. He described the light as having an electrical or unknown origin and noted that the sky was very cloudy, preventing him from seeing the source. He did not observe any object displacement but suggested it might have been rectilinear. Mr. GUILBAUD, experienced with atmospheric electrical and magnetic phenomena, stated that the light was artificial and likely emanated from a concrete object. An inquiry with the La Rochelle aviation control tower confirmed no aircraft were in the area at that time, and they had no radar to confirm the object's existence. The report concludes that Mr. GUILBAUD has become a believer in UFOs.

NOUVELLES SUR L'ASTRONOMIE

This section presents several astronomical news items:

• NOUVEL ENSEMBLE PLANETAIRE EN COURS DE FORMATION: Dr. Richard Thompson of the University of Arizona reported at an AAS congress that a new planetary system might be forming in the Cygnus constellation around the star 'MWC 349'. Observations suggest the star is surrounded by a pre-planetary disk of gas and dust, from which planets could be condensing.
• "BETELGEUSE", UNE ETOILE MONSTRUEUSE: Astrophysicist Maxwell Sandford from Los Alamos revealed that the star Betelgeuse has a diameter 400 times that of our solar system. Its total diameter, including its surrounding envelope of matter, is estimated at 4,500 billion kilometers, about 400 times the orbit of Pluto. Betelgeuse is estimated to be ten billion years old, compared to the Sun's four billion years. These findings were made using a new photographic process sensitive to infrared light.
• COSMOGRAPHIE: This part, continuing from page 4, discusses the Foucault pendulum experiment conducted by Foucault at the Panthéon in 1851. It describes the setup with a 67-meter steel wire and a 28 kg pendulum bob, which traced a pattern in a sand layer. The text explains that the apparent daily rotation of the celestial sphere is an illusion caused by the Earth's rotation.

LA TERRE (Suite CERPI n°11)

This section, continuing from page 4, delves deeper into the concept of Earth's rotation. It presents two hypotheses for the apparent movement of celestial bodies: either the celestial sphere rotates around the Earth (hypothesis 1), or the Earth rotates around its axis (hypothesis 2). The latter is deemed more logical, aligning with observations of other celestial bodies and the laws of rational mechanics. It draws analogies, such as celestial bodies rotating on their own axes and the flattening of the Earth at the poles, similar to a rotating drop of oil. The Foucault experiment is further explained, detailing how the plane of oscillation of a pendulum remains fixed relative to the stars, thus demonstrating the Earth's rotation.

Enquête C.E.R.P.I. n° 40 - Un U.F.O. entre Gémozac et Pons

This report details an investigation into a UFO sighting that occurred in Gémozac, France, in May 1973 or 1974. Mr. LAURENT, returning home around 6:15 PM, received a call from his aunt who was in Pons, reporting a bizarre object in the sky. Mr. LAURENT observed an object at an altitude of approximately 2 to 3 thousand meters, described as cone-shaped with a circular base, exhibiting an oscillating movement from right to left while remaining stationary. The object had metallic reflections from the sun, with a black underside. It remained visible for about 3 hours. Around 9:30 PM, a 'red-yellow crown' appeared on its base, and the object then ascended vertically at a 'vertiginous' speed, shrinking to the size of a large star within a minute. Mrs. LAURENT corroborated her husband's account, noting the object appeared orange, whereas her husband saw metallic reflections. The report mentions that many people likely saw the phenomenon and expresses hope for further testimonies.

"LES CONTACTES" - LE CAS ADAMSKI

This article, the second part and conclusion of a series on the Adski case, recounts a telepathic communication between the author and an extraterrestrial named 'Adski' (or 'L'Homme venu de l'Espace'). The conversation touches upon the danger of bombs on Earth and their impact on cloud formations. Adski conveyed the concept of explosions through gestures and sounds. The author asked Adski if he came directly from Venus, to which Adski indicated he did not, but that his craft was brought by a much larger vessel, likened to a giant flying cigar, confirming it was the same object previously seen. The author compared this large vessel to aircraft carriers. Adski's response to being called a 'mother' saucer was affirmative, accompanied by a smile. The author then inquired about French aircraft that had appeared around the 'mother' ship and dived towards it.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores themes of UFO sightings, extraterrestrial contact, and astronomical curiosities. It also touches upon parapsychology and archaeology, suggesting a broad interest in unexplained phenomena. The editorial stance appears to be open-minded and investigative, encouraging witness accounts and scientific inquiry, while maintaining a critical approach by verifying information and refusing politically or religiously motivated content. The publication aims to inform and engage readers interested in the mysteries of the universe and beyond.

This issue of 'J'AI LU', dated 1953, focuses on the theme of 'LES SOUCOUPES VOLANTES ont atterri' (Flying Saucers Have Landed). It features a personal account of a UFO encounter, a detailed description of an experimental UFO detection device, and an exploration of parapsychology and the concept of mantras.

Encounter with a Venusian

The primary narrative recounts a direct encounter between the author and a visitor from Venus. The communication was primarily telepathic, with the author struggling initially to convey complex questions. The Venusian explained that his spacecraft operated on the principles of attraction and repulsion, demonstrating this with small stones. He also clarified that the smaller, frequently observed bright discs were not independent craft but rather the 'eyes' of a larger, tele-guided spaceship, and that when these smaller units malfunctioned, they were destroyed, causing explosions.

The author inquired about the concept of 'God,' which the Venusian did not initially comprehend but eventually understood through symbolic gestures representing creation. The Venusian conveyed that humans have limited understanding of the Creator and that his people, unlike Earthlings, adhere to the Creator's laws rather than materialism. He indicated that his people live according to the Creator's will and do not possess free will in the same way as humans.

When asked about future visits, the Venusian confirmed that many visitors from Venus and other distant planets had already come and would continue to come to Earth. He affirmed that space travel is common and easy for beings from other worlds. He also acknowledged that some extraterrestrials had died on Earth due to spacecraft difficulties, and hinted that human actions might have contributed to some of these incidents, though he was vague on specifics.

The author pressed for details on why UFOs do not land in populated areas. The Venusian explained that it would terrify the population and put the visitors at risk of being harmed by humans. He assured the author that a time would come when such landings would be safe and occur in populated areas, but not in the near future.

The Venusian declined to be photographed, which the author respected, understanding the need for anonymity for visitors living among humans. The author also learned that many planets in the universe are inhabited, including all planets within our solar system, and that beings across the universe share a common appearance, though variations in size, skin tone, and features might exist.

Regarding mortality, the Venusian indicated that beings do not die in the same way humans do, suggesting a continuation of consciousness and evolution beyond physical death. He revealed that he himself had lived on Earth in a past life before moving to space.

A significant part of the encounter involved a physical incident. While trying to get closer to the spacecraft, the author's shoulder brushed against its metallic edge, causing his arm to be violently thrown back. The Venusian expressed regret, assuring the author that the sensitivity would return, which it did after three months, though occasional vague pains remain.

Before departing, the Venusian requested a film roll from the author's Kodak camera. He took one, placing it in his tunic, and indicated it would be returned, though the method and timing were unclear. The author was denied a visit inside the spacecraft, but the Venusian's parting gesture offered hope for future encounters.

Upon returning the film, the Venusian replaced the last photo with another, bearing a symbolic message that could not be deciphered.

The CERPI 1 Special Detector

This section introduces the 'CERPI 1 Special,' an experimental UFO detection device developed over two years and tested for two months. It is described as a precursor to a series of smaller, portable, and affordable detectors. The device was installed at the home of Claude Souris in Saintes, France, and has been activated numerous times.

The detector comprises three main parts:

1. Magnetic Needle: An axis-mounted needle oriented North-South, which masks two cells with its north-pointing tip and south-pointing plate. When a UFO or magnet causes the needle to deviate (1-2 degrees), the cells are uncovered.
2. Receiver: Upon deviation of the needle, an audible alarm sounds. A disk rotates, recording the passage of the UFO at a rate of 5 seconds per division or a full rotation in 6 minutes and 6 seconds. A stylus inscribes the UFO's passage on the disk, indicating whether it deviated east or west, with the amplitude of deviation corresponding to the distance from North. When the UFO passes and the needle returns to North, the disk stops, leaving only the illuminated alarm light. A reset button is used to restart the system.
3. Flash Lamp: This lamp is coupled with the magnetic needle. From the moment the needle deviates from North until it returns, the lamp emits multiple flashes per second. It is fixed outdoors to facilitate communication attempts with extraterrestrial intelligences.

Parapsychology and Mantras

The final section delves into parapsychology, specifically focusing on the concept of mantras. A mantra is defined as a Sanskrit word derived from 'man,' evoking mental activity, and used as ritualistic formulas in certain cults to honor divinity.

Mantras are believed to guide the meditator from a gross mental level to more subtle states, allowing access to the immense reservoir of creative consciousness. Repetitive chanting of mantras can alter one's perception and understanding. The article mentions 'OM' (A.U.M.) as a well-known mantra in Buddhism, representing the eternal verb and triggering spiritual powers for inner development.

The graphic representation of 'OM' is described, resembling the number 3 with a tail, surmounted by a crescent and a dot, symbolizing divine essence. The pronunciation of 'OM' involves three elements (A, U, M) and is associated with a nasal resonance.

Mantras can be used in three ways: as universally known religious prayers, as composed mantras (though this is noted as potentially dubious due to commercial aspects), or as personal mantras.

Scientific studies on mantras have shown several effects, including:

• Augmentation of Alpha and Theta brainwaves.
• A 20% decrease in oxygen consumption (lowering metabolism).
• A 100% intensification of skin resistance (indicating an 'alert' state).
• Rarification of lactate in the blood (associated with anxiety).
• Reduction of tension and improvement of personal relationships.
• Replacement of drug use.

The article concludes by noting that 'Transcendental Meditation' is the most widespread practice utilizing mantra techniques globally.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around the reality of UFOs and extraterrestrial visitation, the potential for communication with non-human intelligences, and the exploration of consciousness and advanced technologies, both technological (UFO detectors) and mental (mantras, telepathy). The editorial stance appears to be one of open-minded investigation into these phenomena, presenting personal accounts and technical details without overt skepticism, and suggesting a broader understanding of the universe and its inhabitants is possible.

Stonehenge

A final page features a drawing of Stonehenge, with no accompanying text, suggesting it as a point of interest or a related topic within the broader scope of ancient mysteries or unexplained phenomena.

Title: PARAPSYCHOLOGIE
Issue Date: July 1977
Document Type: Magazine Issue

Stonehenge: An Enduring Enigma

The issue opens with an exploration of Stonehenge, a megalithic site on Salisbury Plain, described as an enigma among many others. The text highlights the advanced technology seemingly involved in its conception and construction, making it difficult to believe that a primitive Stone Age people could have achieved it. The site has long captured the imagination of men.

Historical accounts are presented, including that of Diodorus of Siculus, who, in the Augustan era (60 years before Christ), dedicated a few lines to it in his work "La Bibliothèque Historique." He described a sacred wood on the island of Boree (England) dedicated to Apollo, along with a circular temple adorned with numerous offerings.

According to legend, as recounted by Geoffroy de Monmouth, Stonehenge was the work of Merlin the Enchanter. He allegedly advised its construction for his sovereign Aurelius, the legitimate heir to the throne of Brittany, to commemorate the assassination of 460 Breton princes by Hengist and his Saxon knights. This legend is noted for providing an origin for the site's name and explaining its construction through Merlin's "extraordinary" power.

However, the article clarifies that Stonehenge predates Aurelius and the Arthurian cycle. A radiocarbon dating performed in 1973 places its construction between 2500 and 1900 BCE. Observations suggest the site was built in three stages, a colossal and seemingly impossible task for modern times.

The text poses the question of the reasons behind such an undertaking by people emerging from the Stone Age. Were the constructions temples dedicated to a divinity? Or was it an effort by its builders to transmit prior astronomical knowledge, preserved through oral tradition, to future generations? The article notes that debates between archaeologists and astronomers on this subject have been intense for centuries.

Scientific Investigations and Computer Analysis

In 1963, Professor Gérald S. Hawkins of Boston University decided to apply modern science to the study of ancient sites. He undertook an in-depth study of Stonehenge, aided by a computer. He revisited earlier observations, notably those made in 1901 by Norman Lockyer, and added extensive data, including azimuths of sunrise, sunset, and the declinations of the sun, moon, planets, and stars. His research focused on the period between 1000 and 2000 BCE.

The computer's response was striking: "The stars and planets are not concerned. However, the moon and the sun are, and with terrible precision. Stonehenge is a circular slide rule intended for astronomical concepts linked to the movements of the two celestial bodies that illuminate our planet."

Further discoveries in 1975 demonstrated the use of symbolic mathematical knowledge in the site's layout. The article questions whether this arrangement could reasonably be attributed to pure chance, with the author expressing doubt.

This leads to further questions: Where did these people, considered primitive, acquire their knowledge? Did they gain it through their own means, was it revealed to them, or did they inherit it from their ancestors? The answer to these questions is left to the reader, as Stonehenge has not yet revealed all its secrets.

Pendulum Dowsing: A Parapsychological Tool

The second part of the magazine shifts focus to parapsychology, specifically the use of the pendulum. It describes the pendulum as a simple tool, requiring only a watch, a ring, or a dedicated pendulum suspended by a thread held at arm's length.

Advice for Experimentation:

Two fundamental principles are emphasized for experimentation:
1. Complete Passivity: Maintain complete passivity during the experiment.
2. No Imagination: Do not imagine the answer.

Preparation Steps:

1. Determine Movement Meanings: Assign specific meanings to the pendulum's movements (e.g., circle left, circle right, left-to-right, front-to-back). Typically, one movement indicates a positive answer, another a negative one, and the remaining two can signify "I don't know" and "I refuse to answer."
2. Define the Goal: Clearly define the question or purpose of the search and express it mentally while holding the pendulum.
3. Adopt a Passive State: Remain as indifferent as possible to the problem for which you seek an answer.
4. Await the Response: Wait for the pendulum's movement or, if searching for something like water, proceed with the search.

Applications and Suitability:

With these steps, experiments can begin, using the pendulum as a tool to develop one's PSI faculties. The article suggests that serious, sincere, calm, balanced, and sensitive individuals will have the most success, but perseverance can help others overcome any lack of these qualities.

For those interested in acquiring a pendulum, Manufrance is mentioned as offering a simple and inexpensive model for 11 French Francs.

Mandala of the Four Cosmic Ages

The final page features an illustration titled "Mandala des quatre âges cosmiques" (Mandala of the Four Cosmic Ages). This mandala is depicted with directional points (North, East, South, West) and contains symbolic elements, including a Star of David with a swastika-like symbol within it, surrounded by lotus-like petals and smaller floral motifs.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine explores themes of ancient mysteries, advanced ancient technology, and the intersection of archaeology with astronomy. It also delves into parapsychological phenomena, specifically dowsing, presenting it as a tool for developing psychic abilities. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into unexplained phenomena, encouraging readers to consider alternative explanations beyond conventional historical and scientific paradigms, while also providing practical guidance for personal exploration of these subjects. The use of both historical accounts and modern scientific methods (like computer analysis and radiocarbon dating) suggests a balanced approach to investigating these enigmas.