Chetvertoye Izmereniye - 2000 No 05

Magazine Overview

This issue of "Fourth Dimension & UFO" (№5, 150, 2000) from the Yaroslavl Public UFO Center presents a collection of reports on UFO sightings, astronomical news, and paranormal investigations. The publication aims to inform readers about unexplained aerial phenomena and related scientific and speculative topics.

UFO Sightings in 2000

Chile On April 24, 2000, near Jose Ignacio, a triangular imprint measuring 35 meters at the base and 20 meters on each side was discovered after witnesses reported a bright blue light. Police investigated and found the imprint on a small hill. Similar reports of strange red lights (UFOs) led to the discovery of this triangle formed by small, melted rocks. The region is also experiencing a wave of 'Chupacabra' attacks on animals.

England On Saturday, May 13, 2000, in Furze Hill, Wiltshire, two triangular imprints were found: a larger one measuring 49x49x28 feet and a smaller one measuring 21x21x21 feet. The smaller triangle featured grass bent clockwise from the center. Local residents believed the formations appeared the previous day.

Russia Podmoskovye (Moscow Region): On April 30, 2000, near a military base, approximately 50 military personnel witnessed an object hovering for two minutes before disappearing with unusual speed. The exact date was not specified.

Ulyanovsk: On February 6, a resident observed a cigar-shaped, brightly glowing object moving silently from east to west at a high speed. The object was estimated to have covered about 30 kilometers in 3 minutes.

Moscow: On March 12, concentric circles appeared in the snow near the 'Krasnogvardeyskaya' metro station. Investigations suggested the circles were ancient, with plant growth patterns indicating external adverse effects.

Tver: On April 19, around 20 people observed an oval-shaped UFO performing unusual maneuvers in the sky for 30 minutes. The object's ability to change direction and speed rapidly, unlike any known terrestrial craft, confirmed its anomalous nature.

Chelyabinsk A witness reported observing an object on April 16, 2000, around 11:08 PM. The object appeared as three dimly glowing circles arranged in a triangle, moving from south to north at an estimated altitude of 800-1000 meters. The witness, Sergey Belikov, has observed UFOs four times previously.

China Shanghai: On February 3, 2000, over a hundred people witnessed a luminous UFO that remained stationary for 10 minutes before disappearing. The event was captured on video, and experts were to analyze the footage.

Astronomical News

Asteroid 'Dog Bone' NASA reported on the asteroid Kleopatra, measuring 217 by 94 km, using radar imaging from the Arecibo Observatory. Its unusual shape is attributed to the collision of two larger objects, and its color is due to a high content of nickel and iron. It poses no threat to Earth.

NEAR Shoemaker Probe The NEAR Shoemaker probe reduced its orbit to 50 km around the asteroid Eros. Images taken on May 4 revealed details of the asteroid's surface, including small craters approximately 60 meters in diameter and a boulder about 30 meters across within a larger crater of about 800 meters.

Hubble Telescope and Black Holes Astronomers combined images from the Hubble telescope to reveal dust spirals in the centers of dozens of active galaxies. These spirals may be feeding supermassive black holes, challenging previous assumptions that these black holes were cut off from gas and dust.

UFO Energy Manifestations

The article discusses the energetic properties of UFOs, describing them as point sources of electromagnetic energy emitting radiation in the 1000-3000 MHz range with high power. UFOs are said to emit various colors, including orange, red, blue, yellow, and green, often with transitions to white and blue. Microwave radiation from UFOs can cause temporary paralysis, loss of consciousness, and other physiological effects in observers. The article also details how UFOs might create luminous effects through atmospheric excitation and discusses the possibility of infrared emissions from unseen objects.

Investigations and Controversies

The 'Bloody Apartment' Case This section details an investigation into a 'bloody apartment' incident in Yaroslavl, which gained public attention through newspaper articles. Initially attributed to paranormal activity like poltergeist or witchcraft, the investigation by ufologists and prosecutors concluded that the blood stains were likely caused by the apartment's owner, Nina Ivanovna, who suffered from hypertension and varicose veins, leading to bleeding from a leg wound. The amount of blood was minimal (150-200 grams), and the pattern of stains suggested it was from her movements.

Human Cloning The article mentions 'Clonaid', a commercial enterprise founded by a ufological group called the 'Raphaelist Church', based in the Bahamas. This organization aims to clone living humans, with services costing around $200,000. They also plan to establish a bank for children's cells.

General Corso's Revelations Colonel Corso, in a letter written shortly before his death in 1998, claimed to have seen an alien body in a glass container in 1947 at Fort Riley. He stated that recovered UFO debris influenced American technological advancements, including lasers and stealth technology. He described alien beings as small, with large heads and thin limbs, and suggested they were 'clones' or 'bio-robots' designed for space travel.

Robert Lazar and Area 51 The article references physicist Robert Scott Lazar, who claimed to have worked on alien technology, specifically anti-gravity propulsion systems for UFOs, at 'Area 51' in Nevada.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores the intersection of unexplained phenomena, scientific inquiry, and speculative theories. It presents UFO sightings as credible events, often linking them to advanced alien technology and potential extraterrestrial influence on human development. The editorial stance appears to be one of open-minded investigation into the paranormal and anomalous, while also attempting to provide rational explanations for some events, as seen in the 'bloody apartment' case. The publication encourages reader participation through letters and subscriptions, positioning itself as a platform for disseminating information on UFOlogy and related subjects.