Chetvertoye Izmereniye - 2000 No 08

Magazine Overview

This issue of "ЧЕТВЕРТОЕ ИЗМЕРЕНИЕ И НЛО" (Fourth Dimension and UFO), published in 2000 as issue No. 8 (153), is dedicated to exploring the intelligent actions of UFOs and includes reports on celestial events and unusual discoveries.

Intelligent Actions of UFOs

The lead article, "РАЗУМНЫЕ ДЕЙСТВИЯ НЛО" (Intelligent Actions of UFOs), continues a series that examines UFO behavior beyond mere sightings. It details numerous instances where UFOs have demonstrated what appears to be conscious and coordinated activity.

Coordinated Flights and Formations

Several cases describe identical objects arriving from different directions and then engaging in joint flight. A notable example from 1960 in California involved two large cigar-shaped objects emitting red beams that scanned the ground before flying east together. Another report from November 29, 1989, in Eupen, Belgium, describes a zigzagging round object with beams being joined by a disc with a dome, after which both disappeared.

Observations from 1960 in California and December 1957 near Mexico City are cited, where multiple disc-shaped objects, some stationary and others moving erratically, suddenly formed a tight vertical column and departed. The magazine also references two cases from "Blue Book" where objects, after erratic movements, abruptly stopped and aligned vertically before ascending.

Aerial Combat and Maneuvers

The article highlights numerous accounts of UFOs engaging in high-speed pursuits and complex maneuvers, reminiscent of aerial combat. Examples include:

• November 1948, Japan: Two UFOs observed on American radar maneuvering around each other for over an hour.
• February 1963, Maine, USA: Prolonged observation of a "dogfight" between flat metallic objects that alternated between hovering and rapid movements.
• Early 1978, near Acapulco, Mexico: Two small discs chased a larger one, attempting to block its path. The larger disc then transformed into a fireball and disintegrated, while the pursuers retreated.

Similar aerial combat scenarios were reported in Massachusetts (1947), Farmington, New Mexico (1950), Hamilton Air Force Base, California (1952), and Joseph City, Arizona (1955).

Mutual Assistance and Crashes

Particularly intriguing are reports suggesting mutual assistance between UFOs. A significant incident occurred on June 21, 1947, in Puget Sound, Washington, where six disc-shaped objects emerged from a cloud. One object hovered while five circled it. The central object descended, was joined by another, and after emitting sounds and debris, exploded and flew away with the others. Analysis of debris found at the site revealed unusual elemental compositions.

Another case from November 18, 1950, in Sjælland, Denmark, describes two disc-shaped objects with glowing domes; one appeared to be malfunctioning and descended, whereupon the second object joined it. After a period, the upper object ascended and disappeared, while the lower one exploded.

A UFO crash in Brazil on December 14, 1954, near Campinas, was witnessed by many. Three disc-shaped objects were observed, one of which seemed to be in distress, wobbling and unable to maintain altitude. The other two objects circled it, seemingly attempting to help. The distressed object descended, emitting heavy thuds, before being assisted by the other two, after which all ascended and disappeared.

UFO Appearances During Important Events

The magazine also details UFO sightings linked to significant human activities and events:

World War II and Post-War Conflicts

Reports mention unidentified objects, dubbed "foo fighters," accompanying American aircraft during bombing raids in World War II. After the atomic bombing of Hiroshima in August 1945, an unknown object was photographed hovering over the city for a week. During the Korean War, unidentified objects were seen over battlefields, often accompanying early American jet aircraft.

Vietnam War and Military Operations

UFOs were reportedly observed over Hanoi, American ships in the Tonkin Gulf, and combat zones during the Vietnam War. In June 1967, a UFO resembling a large disc was reported by AFN Europe, hovering over battlefields and observed by thousands of soldiers.

Missile and Rocket Tests

Numerous instances are cited of UFOs appearing during American strategic missile tests, sometimes accompanying the missiles. Reports from White Sands Proving Ground mention discs flying alongside and overtaking V-2 rockets during test launches. In 1948, a disc was observed at high speed near a V-2 rocket, eventually overtaking it at approximately 9000 km/h. Similar sightings occurred in April and July 1949 with spherical UFOs, and a UFO was photographed after a rocket launch in April 1950.

In July 1951, a lens-shaped glowing object was found on film accompanying a rocket launch from White Sands. Later observations at Cape Canaveral included a UFO detected on radar during a rocket launch in September 1961 and a saucer-like object accompanying a "Polaris" rocket test in 1962. Following this, photographers were officially instructed to document UFOs during rocket launches.

In January 1964, a UFO larger than a "Polaris" missile appeared during a test launch from Cape Canaveral, causing a radar to track it instead of the missile. In August 1977, a UFO in the shape of an inverted saucer with a dome was observed accompanying a "Minuteman" intercontinental missile launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base.

Spacecraft and Important Facilities

UFOs have been frequently observed near satellites and spacecraft. They are also frequently sighted over important facilities like cosmodromes, testing grounds, missile and air bases, and nuclear power plants. The magazine notes that this pattern might be due to heightened attention in these areas. New Mexico, where the first atomic bomb was developed, saw many sightings in the post-war years.

Nuclear Facilities and Weapons Sites

Reports detail UFOs hovering over American nuclear facilities, including Oak Ridge (1947), Hanford (1949), Los Alamos (1950), Las Vegas (1950), and Weldon Spring (1959). In 1957, an unidentified object was observed over the Maralinga test site in South Australia before nuclear weapons tests. In 1965, a rotating disc hovered over a British nuclear research center. Between August and September (year unspecified), the Sandia test center in New Mexico, involved in developing new Air Force weapons and improving nuclear arms, reported five landings of small disc-shaped UFOs on its grounds.

Military Airfields

UFOs have repeatedly appeared over military airfields. From 1970 onwards, UFOs were sighted at Williams Air Force Base (Arizona) 12 times and B-52 bomber base Barksdale (Louisiana) 11 times. In one instance, a UFO hovered over pilots preparing for a parade for 20 minutes.

In October-November 1975, UFOs flew over eight "Minuteman" missile bases in northern USA for two weeks, observed visually and by radar. Air Force and NORAD reports document silent hovering of UFOs at low altitudes directly over nuclear weapons storage and missile launch silos at these bases.

Similar sightings occurred in the Soviet Union, including over Kapustin Yar, where a silent, black, cigar-shaped object was observed. In November 1979, a luminous, elliptical object hovered over Kapustin Yar for 30 minutes before departing. In January 1986, a similar object was seen again, with personnel reporting such occurrences as not uncommon.

In January 1979, The Washington Post published reports of UFOs flying over eight "Minuteman" missile bases in the northern USA in October-November 1975. These objects were seen visually and detected by radar, with detailed reports of silent hovering at low altitudes over nuclear weapons storage and launch silos.

Capital Cities and Major Urban Areas

Numerous reports exist of UFO flights and maneuvers over capital cities and major urban areas. The 1952 Washington D.C. sightings are particularly famous. On July 20, 1952, radar detected seven unknown objects entering the city's airspace, slowing down, and performing various maneuvers, with some hovering over the White House and the Capitol. These glowing objects were also seen visually. One object approached a passenger plane, and fighter jets were scrambled but the UFOs disappeared at high speed, only to reappear later.

Celestial Events

Comet LINEAR Explosion

The article "КОМЕТА «LINEAR» ВЗОРВАЛАСЬ !" (Comet LINEAR Exploded!) reports that the Hubble space telescope photographed fragments of Comet LINEAR, which exploded in early July 2000. The comet had passed Earth at a distance of 56 million kilometers on July 23, 2000. Ground-based telescopes found no remnants, leading to the conclusion that the nucleus had disintegrated into dust. The article notes that cometary explosions are common, with 20-30% estimated to explode due to overheating upon encountering the Sun.

Asteroid 2000 QW7

Under the heading "ОПАСНОСТЬ СТОЛКНОВЕНИЯ МИНОВАЛА !" (Collision Danger Averted!), the magazine reports on the discovery of asteroid 2000 QW7 by the NEAT system on August 26, 2000. This asteroid, estimated to be 0.5 km in diameter, passed Earth at its closest point of 4.5 million km on September 1, 2000. While it was added to the list of "potentially hazardous asteroids," its future passes in 2019, 2065, and 2084 are expected to be more distant. The discovery highlights the need for more effective asteroid detection methods, with projects like the Spaceguard Project aiming to identify 90% of near-Earth asteroids larger than 1 km within 10 years.

Unusual Discoveries

Paleo-Find in Tuapse

The "ПАЛЕОНАХОДКА В ТУАПСЕ" (Paleo-Find in Tuapse) section describes a mysterious sphere, about a meter in diameter, discovered during construction work in Tuapse on June 1, 2000. Its origin and composition were unknown, leading to various speculative theories, including it being a lure for prehistoric birds or a hidden cache of jewels.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue strongly emphasizes the intelligent and purposeful nature of UFO actions, presenting numerous documented cases to support this view. The magazine also covers significant astronomical events and potential threats, such as cometary explosions and asteroid proximity, linking them to scientific observation and ongoing research efforts. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into unexplained phenomena, with a focus on providing detailed accounts of sightings and incidents, often from military and official sources. The inclusion of a "paleo-find" suggests a broad interest in anomalous discoveries. The magazine also promotes its own publications and contact information for its UFO center.