CERPI - no 13 - septembre 1977

Magazine Overview

This issue of CERPI, titled 'CERPI', is identified as issue number 16/17 from the Charente-Maritime region, with raw dates of August 13, 1975, and August 21, 1976. The magazine is published by CERPI, based in Saintes, France, and is written in French. The cover prominently features the word 'UFOLOGIE' and an illustration related to space and unexplained phenomena, along with a quote from Blaise Pascal.

Editorial

The editorial, written by Claude SOURIS, announces the return of CERPI's activities after a break. It highlights an upcoming open day in Royan aimed at increasing public awareness of the group's activities and potentially gathering new UFO testimonies. The editorial also mentions the relocation of the CERPI center in Saintes to a larger space provided by the Mairie, and invites volunteers to help with the setup. It details two recent observation nights by members in Mortagne and St Sauvant, which, despite not yielding UFO sightings, provided valuable experience in satellite tracking, night aviation observation, and telescope usage. These observations were part of a European-wide coordinated effort. The editorial concludes by encouraging members to become more involved in the group's activities.

Articles and Content

Astronomy

This section provides a detailed overview of the solar system, defining it as the Sun and celestial bodies orbiting it, including planets, satellites, comets, and meteorites. It traces the historical development of astronomical models, from Aristarchus of Samos' heliocentric theory to Ptolemy's geocentric system, and the revival of heliocentrism with figures like Giordano Bruno and Galileo Galilei. The article describes the general characteristics of planetary orbits, noting that most planets orbit the Sun in the same direction on a nearly circular path and on a similar plane. It categorizes planets into two groups: 'telluric' (Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars) and gas giants (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune), highlighting their differing densities, rotation periods, and number of satellites. The law of Bode-Titus, which relates planetary distances from the Sun, is explained, along with a mention of asteroids.

Cosmography: The Earth

This section delves into the geographical coordinates of Earth, explaining longitude and latitude as analogous to right ascension and declination in celestial navigation. It defines longitude as the dihedral angle formed by a location's meridian and the prime meridian (Greenwich), measured from 0 to 180 degrees East or West. Latitude is defined as the angle formed by the local vertical and the equatorial plane, measured from 0 to 90 degrees North or South. The article provides an example using the coordinates of the Paris observatory. It then details methods for measuring longitude, including the chronometer transport method and the astronomical signal method, which relies on observing celestial phenomena like lunar eclipses.

L'ALPHA ou les Ondes Cérébrales (Alpha or Brainwaves)

This article introduces the concept of brainwaves, beginning with Hans Berger's 1928 discovery of rhythmic electrical currents produced by the brain, demonstrated using an electroencephalogram (EEG). It explains that modern EEG technology can identify several brainwave rhythms. The article details four types of brainwaves:

• Alpha: 8-13 cycles per second, occurring just before sleep, upon waking, or in a state of relaxed meditation. These waves are disrupted by attention.
• Beta: Above 13 cycles per second, associated with complex mental processes, calculation, and focused attention.
• Theta: 4-7 cycles per second, linked to mood and certain sleep phases.
• Delta: The slowest waves (1-3 cycles per second), predominant in deep sleep or grave states like near-death experiences.

The article emphasizes that Alpha waves signify a non-activity of the neo-cortex, potentially allowing for the manifestation of extrasensory perceptions (PES). It provides practical techniques for achieving an Alpha state, including relaxation, focusing on a point, repeating a mantra, following a rhythmic sound, observing internal body movements, and concentrating on specific points or mandalas.

Enquête C.E.R.P.I. (CERPI Investigation)

This section presents two detailed witness accounts of UFO sightings:

• Enquête nº 45 (August 13, 1975): Mr. and Mrs. X reported observing a violet light in a garden, followed by a green-orange light that seemed to prevent Mrs. X from moving. Later, a bright white light was seen in the sky. Mrs. X then observed an object described as a cube with antennae and a white light, which rotated and remained stationary. The object was described as ivory-colored.
• Enquête nº 46 (August 21, 1976): Mrs. X recounted seeing a black rectangular object with a red light on its side and a white star on the other, approaching from behind a house. It directed a white light beam towards her before transforming into an orange sphere and flying away rapidly towards St. Augustin. The witness had previously observed a red light in the area.

Both investigations were conducted by H. Kim, A. Kim, and C. Souris. The witness in the second case (nº 46) was only Mrs. X. The report for the second case was filed with the Gendarmerie in La Tremblade.

Nouvelles de la Presse (News from the Press)

This brief news item reports that the French National Centre for Space Studies (CNES) in Toulouse is officially tasked with studying UFOs (Unidentified Flying Objects). This initiative aims to formalize research that was previously conducted discreetly. Claude Poher from the Toulouse spatial center is highlighted as a specialist in this field and will lead a study group comprising experts from CNES and the National Centre for Scientific Research. The article notes that while most UFO phenomena can be scientifically explained, the small minority that cannot poses a problem that scientists should now be able to investigate without ridicule.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of CERPI revolve around the unexplained, with a strong focus on ufology, as evidenced by the cover headline and the detailed witness accounts of UFO sightings. Astronomy and cosmography are presented as scientific frameworks for understanding the universe, while the article on brainwaves touches upon parapsychology and altered states of consciousness. The magazine's stance appears to be one of open inquiry into phenomena that lie beyond conventional scientific understanding, encouraging investigation and the sharing of experiences. The editorial emphasizes the group's activities and the importance of member participation. The inclusion of news about the official study of UFOs by a national space agency suggests an attempt to bridge the gap between fringe research and mainstream scientific interest. The editorial policy explicitly rejects political, religious, or advertising content, indicating a focus on objective reporting and investigation of unexplained phenomena.

This issue of "LA PALMYRE" (Volume 16/17) compiles several investigation reports from the C.E.R.P.I. organization, dated between August 1974 and October 1976, alongside historical accounts and an article on a UFO conference. The magazine focuses on UFO sightings, historical anomalies, and the broader implications of extraterrestrial intelligence.

C.E.R.P.I. Investigation Reports

Enquête n° 45 (August 13, 1975)

A report from La Palmyre details a sighting of a "1 tube Fixe" object. The object was described as round, approximately 0.60m in diameter, with a cream or ivory color. It featured two tube-like antennas that folded at the moment the shutters opened. The drawing shows a cylindrical object with horizontal lines and two protruding tubes.

Enquête n° 46 (August 21, 1976)

Another report from La Palmyre describes a sighting involving a "Point brillant rouge" (red brilliant point) and a "blanc Très Brillant" (very brilliant white) point, emitting "Faisceau Lumineux" (light beams) and "Faisceau blanc" (white beams). The object is depicted as black with these light sources and beams. A witness (Témoin) is indicated.

Enquête n° 31 (October 1976)

This investigation, conducted in Charente-Maritime, involves a witness named Anne Sorbes (8 years old). She recounts seeing a round object above a field that was spinning on itself, ascending slowly then more rapidly, in a spiral. The object displayed changing colors: blue in the center initially, with yellow and grey on the edges, later shifting so grey and yellow were in the center and blue on the periphery. The object was described as having blue, yellow, and grey colors.

Enquête n° 43 and 43 bis (August 8, 1974)

This report from Nantille (Le village de chez villain) details an observation by Mr. Poitevin Marc. He saw a disc-shaped object, "bombé en dessus et en dessous" (domed top and bottom), with a "Couleur blanc brillant, un peu jaunatre" (brilliant white color, slightly yellowish). It had a small tail at the rear and a "condensation gazeuse blanchâtre" (whitish gaseous condensation) underneath. The object was visible for about 10 seconds and was estimated to be 100 meters in diameter. Calculations based on its disappearance 12 km away suggest a diameter of 140 meters. The object was described as having very sharp contours.

Historical Accounts

O. V. N. I. EN SAINTONGE

This section presents historical accounts, including one from the parish registers of Pons. On February 5, 1652, around 4 AM, an army of cavalry and infantry was seen in the sky, accompanied by the sounds of cannons and muskets, resolving into hail. The text notes similar occurrences in the 18th century, suggesting they might be exceptional storms. Another curious event from June 1616 above Talmont-sur-Gironde describes an aerial combat between a dragon and a long serpent, which fell onto the town, breaking doors and windows before disappearing into the waters.

O. V. N. I. EN SAINTONGE (October 1608)

An account from October 1608, near La Rochefoucauld, describes hearing loud drum noises and seeing an army of thousands with cannons and banners appear in the air, passing over a thicket and vanishing into the forest.

The Probability of UFOs in the Enigma of the Ponies' Death

This article, extracted from the DAILY MIRROR (July 15, 1977), discusses the mystery of 15 ponies found mutilated in Dartmoor. Animal experts were baffled, but a UFO observation group suggested extraterrestrial "killers." The carcasses were found hundreds of meters apart. The DEVON OVNI Centre in England believes the massacre is linked to similar cases in America. Investigators used Geiger counters and metal detectors, searching for proof of extraterrestrial involvement. Horses and cattle had also been found dead under strange circumstances, with broken bones and drained of blood. Veterinarians described the deaths as abnormal, and the rapid decomposition of bodies within 38 hours remains a mystery.

Conference O. V. N. I. ROYAN

This section reports on a conference held on July 28, 1977, in Royan, presented by Jean-Claude Bourret. The conference, titled "O. N. V. I., myth or reality?", attracted a large audience. A key story shared was the incredible event of April 25, 1977, involving Chilean Corporal Armando Valdes, who, along with seven soldiers, witnessed two giant spheres. Valdes then disappeared and reappeared about fifteen minutes later, "dematerialized," appearing fatigued and with a beard, his watch indicating a date of April 30th. This event was confirmed by AFP colleagues in Chile. Bourret posed the question of whether extraterrestrials could travel through time.

Bourret's three main conclusions were: 1) UFOs exist, 2) they are the manifestation of an intelligence, and 3) this intelligence is not of human origin. He also critiqued the American "Voyager" probes, suggesting extraterrestrials would be "very, very strong" if they understood human languages, including Esperanto. The conference included slides of extraordinary cases, such as the 1961 adventure of Betty and Barney Hill (revealed through hypnosis) and a 1973 incident where a helicopter ascended over 600 meters, seemingly controlled by a UFO, without the occupants feeling any acceleration.

Bourret's presentation also included remarkable photographs of UFOs, including the case of Maurice Masse in Valensole. However, the author notes Bourret's irony towards Adamski and his "manufactured" saucer, suggesting a need for more objectivity from a journalist. Bourret also shared an interview from early 1974 with Robert Gallais, the Minister of the Armed Forces, who firmly believed in UFOs. In 1976, at an international astronautics congress, scientists estimated that over a billion worlds in our galaxy might harbor intelligence.

During a debate, two witnesses shared different UFO observations made within 100 meters. Jean-Claude Bourret has published a third book, "LA SCIENCE FACE AUX EXTRA-TERRESTRES."

Quote from Captain Edward J. Ruppelt

The issue concludes with a quote from Captain Edward J. Ruppelt, former director of Project Blue Book, questioning what constitutes proof of a UFO, posing scenarios involving radar detection, interception attempts, and pilots firing on UFOs.

Santorin: The End of a Wave, The End of a Myth?

This article details the catastrophic volcanic eruption of Santorini in the Aegean Sea. It describes a perfectly round island that experienced increasingly violent seismic activity before its volcano erupted with immense force. The eruption involved massive lava ejections, fire, pumice, ash, and explosions, ultimately pulverizing the island and causing widespread darkness and ashfall that reached 66 meters deep. The collapse of the volcano formed a caldera, into which the sea rushed, creating a massive paroxysm. Volcanologists compare this event to the Krakatoa eruption of 1983, estimating Santorini's energy release to be equivalent to 4 billion bombs. The subsequent tsunamis reached heights of 200 meters, submerging coastal areas. The ashfall affected Asia Minor, Syria-Palestine, and Egypt, with the Nile Delta being severely impacted. The article suggests a chronological concordance (around 1500 BC) between these events and the "Ten Plagues of Egypt" mentioned in the Bible, as well as the parting of the Red Sea.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores the intersection of unexplained phenomena, historical anomalies, and scientific inquiry. The editorial stance appears to be one of open-minded investigation, presenting witness accounts, historical records, and expert opinions on UFOs and related mysteries. There is a clear interest in both contemporary sightings and historical precedents, as well as a willingness to discuss speculative theories regarding extraterrestrial intelligence and its potential impact on human history and understanding.

This issue of the magazine, dated September 1977, features content related to ancient legends, extraterrestrial encounters, and esoteric subjects. The primary focus is an excerpt from "Les Stances de Dzyan," an ancient Indian chronicle, alongside a report on a meteorite discovery and a detailed account of a purported alien encounter.

Les Stances de Dzyan (Excerpt)

The excerpt from "Les Stances de Dzyan" recounts an ancient legend about the arrival of extraterrestrials on Earth thousands of years ago. These beings reportedly arrived in a metal vessel that orbited the Earth multiple times before landing. They were initially respected by humans but eventually separated due to internal conflicts. A faction, led by their chief, departed in a large, brilliant metal vessel. From a distance, they unleashed a powerful beam of light that struck a city, engulfing it in a ball of flame and killing all inhabitants, including those who had fled. Those who witnessed the event were blinded, and the city became a dust-covered ruin, its water poisoned. The leader, remorseful, retreated and eventually left Earth with his remaining people in their vessels, disappearing forever.

This text is presented as part of "Les Livres Maudits" (The Cursed Books), with a mention of Madame Blavatsky facing challenges associated with these books. The author of this section is identified as E.S.

News from the Press

Meteorite Discovery

A news item reports the discovery of an iron meteorite weighing over two tons in Southern California, near Tunetynine Palms. This was announced by E. Roy Clark of the Smithsonian Institution. The meteorite is described as the second most important found in the United States, after the one in Willamette, Oregon, which weighs thirteen tons. It measures approximately one meter long, one meter wide, and 76 cm thick. According to K. Clark, it likely fell to Earth several hundred years ago. This report is an excerpt from "Sud-Ouest" in 1977.

Astronomical Definitions

Brief definitions are provided for astronomical terms: Comets are spectacular celestial bodies surrounded by a gas envelope with a tail that can extend millions of kilometers. Meteorites are small rocky bodies that do not follow an orbit, bouncing off the atmosphere or impacting the ground, their passage often perceived as shooting stars. Definitions for Astronomical Unit (U.A.), Geocentrism, and Heliocentrism are also included.

"Les Contactes" - The Spatial Contact of S. Padrick

This section details an alleged encounter between Sid Padrick, a 45-year-old Californian, and extraterrestrials. The account, published in the March-April 1965 issue of "The Little Listening Post," describes Padrick spending approximately two hours aboard an unknown alien spacecraft on January 30, 1965. Padrick, a radio and television technician, was on a beach near his home when he heard a whistling sound and saw a large, disc-shaped craft, about 15 meters in diameter and 10 meters high.

Initially panicked, Padrick was calmed by a voice from the craft assuring him they were not hostile and meant no harm. He was invited aboard and entered the vessel through an open door that then closed. The interior was described as small, about 2m x 2m, leading to another compartment where he met one of the crew members. This individual resembled humans, wore a flight suit, and spoke perfect English. Padrick noted the alien seemed as surprised as he was.

He was given a brief tour, during which he felt the craft had moved, as the landscape had changed to a mountainous region. The vessel reportedly had 14 compartments on two levels, connected by an elevator. Eight men and one woman were on board, all wearing pale blue suits. Padrick observed complex control panels and was shown a large lens displaying an image of what was called the "navigation vessel" (mother ship), which was far from Earth, possibly 1500 km away. The aliens' planet was described as being light-years away.

Padrick's Account of the Encounter

During the interview, Padrick recounted details of the encounter. The aliens were of average height (1.73-1.75m), weighed around 60-70 kg, had short hair (except for the woman), and wore pale blue, form-fitting suits. They appeared to be in their early twenties, energetic, intelligent, with brown hair, fair skin, and slightly more refined facial features than humans. Their communication was primarily telepathic, with only one individual speaking English.

Padrick learned that the aliens were on an exploration and observation mission and intended to return. They did not mention government or politics but seemed interested in observing people. They claimed to have contacted a group in New Zealand two months prior. Padrick was assured they had no hostile intentions and did not engage in activities that endangered human lives.

The interior of the craft was described as having rounded corners, with walls and floors of a white-blue, non-metallic material that emitted indirect light. Instruments were displayed on panels, some with moving indicators resembling teletype tapes, and others with gauges that lit up only when in service. Padrick was prevented from approaching one panel.

He was told that their planet was in their solar system but not observable by humans. The aliens did not have diseases, crimes, vices, or police. Children learned a trade at a young age, and due to their long lifespan, they had rigorous birth control. They lived in unity and had no money. The encounter was described as having a religious or spiritual aspect, with Padrick taken to a "consultation chamber" that resembled a chapel.

Padrick stated he felt a profound sense of the divine presence during his prayer in this chamber. He did not feel any electrical influx but described the experience as exciting and elevating.

Alien Technology and Intentions

The aliens measured time and distance in terms of light-years. Their craft was not self-propelled but powered by energy transmitted from a light beam or a known energy source. They did not intend to contact governments immediately, fearing a hostile reaction from military authorities who might attempt to destroy unknown objects. Padrick was assured that their craft had never experienced hostility, though other UFOs had been fired upon.

Communication with humans was limited; they could not be controlled or contacted directly, but they were listening. Padrick was told he could not communicate with them as a radio amateur, as their communication systems were unknown, possibly using light or magnetic rays.

Padrick did not have a camera and did not think to ask for proof, being overwhelmed by the experience. He was debriefed by the Air Force, who advised him not to publicly disclose certain details, such as the aliens not having money or the specifics of their craft, to avoid public criticism of their own perceived shortcomings. The Air Force's reaction, including their investigation and previous firing on unknown craft, was seen as confirmation of the event's reality.

The aliens' energy source and communication methods were kept secret. Padrick was told to call his contact "Xeno." The aliens indicated that future contact would be at Padrick's choice, initiated by an act he would perform. Padrick felt transformed by the encounter, describing it as more significant than a simple visit.

Translator's Note

The translator questions the reality of the account but notes that similar incidents reported globally lend credence to the story. The reluctance of witnesses to come forward is understandable due to potential ridicule and the risk of losing their livelihoods. The Air Force's contradictory stance—denying the phenomenon while investigating it—is highlighted as a key point supporting the narrative's authenticity, especially given the confirmed instances of the Air Force firing on unknown craft.

Crossword Puzzle

A crossword puzzle titled "CIVILISATIONS, PARAPSYCHOLOGIE, ENIGMES" is presented with horizontal and vertical clues related to ancient civilizations, UFOs, and esoteric topics. The solution is promised in a future issue (CERPI n° 14).

Alchemy

A reproduction of the first page of "Mutus Liber," an alchemical text published in La Rochelle by Pierre Savouret in 1677, is featured. The page is illustrated with allegorical figures and hieroglyphic symbols.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around the unexplained, the ancient, and the potentially extraterrestrial. The magazine appears to explore legends, alleged encounters, and esoteric knowledge, presenting accounts that challenge conventional understanding. The editorial stance seems to be one of open inquiry into these subjects, presenting evidence and witness testimony for the reader to consider, while acknowledging the controversial nature of the topics. The inclusion of an alchemical text and a crossword puzzle on related themes suggests a broader interest in mysteries and hidden knowledge.