Chetvertoye Izmereniye - 1996 No 04

Magazine Overview

This issue of "ЧЕТВЕРТОЕ ИЗМЕРЕНИЕ НЛО" (Fourth Dimension UFO), published by the Yaroslavl UFO Center as an appendix to "Заводская правда" (Factory Truth), is dated 1996 and is freely distributed. It focuses on mysteries related to the underground, celestial phenomena, and ancient civilizations.

Mysteries of the Underground

The lead article, "ТАЙНЫ ПОДЗЕМЕЛЬЯ" (Mysteries of the Underground) by A. Lukyanets from Primorsky Krai, details the discovery of anomalous boreholes in an area contaminated by radioactive substances. The author, a chief radiologist, found fresh boreholes in 1992 that were deeper than expected, with no signs of drilling equipment or removed soil. He initially dismissed them but later connected them to UFO literature after witnessing a UFO scan the area with a dark red beam. In 1993, one borehole was found collapsed and covered by car tracks, while another was mysteriously filled with soil without any vehicle traces. A third, more intriguing borehole was found drilled through a solid boulder. The author also mentions a similar borehole found within a military unit's territory in a difficult-to-access location.

Another section, "КОСМИЧЕСКИЙ БУР" (Cosmic Drill) by Yuri Smirnov, presents a case from August 8, 1982, where a witness observed a cylindrical object emerge from clouds and drill into the ground with a bright light, leaving a puff of blue smoke. This account is presented as corroborating evidence for the phenomena described by A. Lukyanets.

Comet Hyakutake Observations in Yaroslavl

The issue features a detailed report on the observation of Comet Hyakutake, which was discovered on January 31, 1996. The comet was expected to become very bright, potentially visible to the naked eye. Observations were conducted at the Yaroslavl Pedagogical University observatory from March 20 to 28. The comet's nucleus was estimated to be less than one kilometer in size, and its orbit brought it within 15 million kilometers of Earth on March 25. The comet's unusual path across the northern sky was noted. Over a thousand residents visited the observatory to view the comet, as well as the Moon and Pleiades. The report includes details about photographic captures of the comet, noting the visibility of its tail and extended atmosphere. The author, A.E. Rozayev, emphasizes the importance of studying cometary and asteroid dangers, citing the comet's discovery and the potential for its nucleus to split as significant concerns for humanity.

All About Comets

Yuri Smirnov contributes an article explaining the nature of comets. He describes their composition as 'dirty ice' with embedded stones and dust, which vaporizes near the Sun to form a coma (head) and tail. The article categorizes comet tails into three types based on their shape and composition (gas, dust, and larger particles). It notes that bright comets are rare, appearing only about 6-7 times per century. The article also discusses the finite lifespan of comets, their potential fragmentation, and the processes that cause them to glow, such as luminescence and reflected sunlight. It mentions phenomena like sudden flares, anomalous tails, and halos observed around comets.

UFO Kaleidoscope

This section presents several brief reports and eyewitness accounts:

• Anomalous Borehole Shape: A reproduction of a drawing from an American UFO magazine depicts a rare UFO shape, interpreted by the Yaroslavl UFO Center's member Evgeny Pupkov.
• Witness Account (Primorsky Krai): A witness describes a spherical, flattened object emitting bright pink light, from which three tall figures emerged. The witness's dog attacked one figure and then disappeared, while the witness and companions fled. The witness later found the dog disemboweled, and a nearby pine tree was scorched.
• Witness Account (Krasnodar): A witness describes a large, iridescent, bubble-like object that descended and opened, releasing a silver, humanoid figure with a single eye. The witness was taken inside the craft, which was vast and filled with screens displaying unknown symbols, and then released.
• Witness Account (Lithuania): A shepherd named Aleksas Shadauskas and his son reported encounters with tall, slender beings in green hoods who entered their shepherd's hut. The beings emitted a pleasant scent. The shepherd managed to scare them away by shining a flashlight, and they departed in a round, shiny craft.
• Witness Account (Mariyamia Lamanosovené): This witness describes an experience of being illuminated by a light, feeling temperature changes, and finding two puncture marks on her hand.

Ancient Egyptian Healing

An article titled "РЕЦЕПТЫ ФАРАОНОВ" (Pharaohs' Recipes) reports that some Western clinics are adopting the ancient Egyptian method of "therapeutic sleep." This practice, described on a temple wall, involved spending a night in a sacred place to receive guidance through dreams for healing or fulfilling desires.

The Search for Atlantis

Professor Alexander Pluzhnikov of Moscow, along with a colleague, used dowsing methods to locate the legendary continent of Atlantis. They analyzed a map of the Atlantic Ocean and independently pinpointed a region between Guinea-Bissau, Senegal, and Sierra Leone, and the northeastern coast of South America. This area contains a deep lagoon called Green Horn, with protruding rocks, suggesting it was once land. However, the article notes the difficulty of conducting serious scientific research in such remote locations.

UFOs and Animals

One brief report mentions that dogs are the most resilient animals to UFO influence, capable of overcoming fear to protect their owners. It references a case from Leningrad where a dog attacked a figure emerging from a UFO and subsequently disappeared, later found disemboweled.

Official Stance on UFOs

Colonel Yuri Vasilievich Lunev, head of the Main Hydrometeorological Center of Ukraine's Armed Forces, stated that his service is tasked with monitoring UFOs and their impact on the environment and military objects. The service informs high-ranking military officials about UFO sightings in Ukraine, and a relevant order was issued by the Ministry of Defense. All technical means of the hydrometeorological service are used for UFO detection, with the primary criterion being the safety of people and state objects.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently promotes the investigation of UFO phenomena, anomalous events, and unexplained mysteries. It encourages reader participation through submissions of eyewitness accounts and reports. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into these subjects, presenting various cases and scientific perspectives, particularly concerning cometary and potential extraterrestrial threats. The publication also touches upon ancient civilizations and their practices, suggesting a broad interest in the unexplained aspects of history and the cosmos. The recurring theme is the exploration of the unknown and the potential dangers or wonders it holds for humanity.