Deguforum - Issue 66 - 2010

Magazine Overview

Title: DEGUFORUM
Issue: Nr. 66, 17. Jahrgang
Date: June 2010
Publisher: DEGUFO e.V. Deutschsprachige Gesellschaft für UFO-Forschung
Content Focus: UFO research, crop circles, philosophy, fringe sciences, and travelogues.

Editorial

The editorial by Peter Hattwig highlights the issue's main topic: a research report by Canadian researcher Nancy Talbott on crop circle analysis, confirming anomalies. It also touches upon the Icelandic volcano Eyjafjallajökull and associated UFO sightings, as well as an article by Alexander Knörr on sightings near Ramstein Air Base. Gerhard Gröschel's report on measurements in Knittelfeld and a phenomenon at Riessersee are also mentioned. The editor thanks Alf Bodo Graf for proofreading.

Key Articles and Sections

DEGUFO Intern

• Alte und neue Abmahnprobleme bei der DEGUFO-Webside: This section discusses ongoing copyright issues related to the DEGUFO website, including past warnings and the current situation of the website being taken offline and rebuilt by Christian Czech.
• Werbeangebot zugunsten des Vereins durch Alexander Knörr: Alexander Knörr offers a special deal on his books, with all proceeds going to DEGUFO e.V. to help with copyright infringement issues.

UFO-Sichtungen

• UFOs über Ramstein Air Base: Drei ungeklärte sensationelle Fälle by Alexander Knörr: This article details three unexplained sightings near Ramstein Air Base. The first involves strange, blinking lights observed on New Year's Eve 2008, accompanied by flashes from the base. The second describes a silent, triangular object witnessed by a father and daughter in 1987. The third recounts a pilot's experience in 1987 of a disc-shaped object that rapidly approached and flew over his F-14 Tomcat.
• Ufos über dem isländischen Vulkan Eyjafjallajökull: Reports on SKY NEWS footage showing V-formations of objects amidst the volcanic ash clouds, questioning their nature as migrating birds.
• Diamantförmiges Ufo über Australien: A witness describes a diamond-shaped UFO emitting red and orange lights, observed at a distance of 5-8 km.
• Seltsames Flugobjekt Hildesheim Juni 2010: A photographer captured an unusual object in Hildesheim, described as silent and larger than a typical aircraft, with features not matching known planes.
• UFO-Forschung in und um Knittelfeld aus der Sicht eines aktiven Feldforschers von Gerhard Gröschel: Gerhard Gröschel details his research using an automated surveillance system in Knittelfeld, Austria. He reports on anomalous magnetic field and gravity readings, unusual equipment behavior, and unexplained light phenomena observed between September and October 2009.
• Das Phänomen vom Riessersee von Frank Peters und Peter Hattwig: An unexplained light phenomenon captured in a photograph at Riessersee near Garmisch-Partenkirchen is discussed. The object's appearance and the lack of bird activity during the photo session are noted as unusual.

Kornkreisforschung

• Der BLT-Kornkreisforschungsbericht 2009 von Peter Hattwig: This extensive report summarizes findings from the BLT Research Team, focusing on anomalies in plants within crop circles, such as elongated nodes, expulsion cavities, and bent stems. These anomalies are attributed to unknown energies, possibly plasma discharge, and are presented as evidence for non-human origin.
• Physiological Changes in Plants: The report details four key physiological changes observed: 1. Elongation and expansion of apical nodes. 2. 'Expulsion cavities' or 'bursting wounds' in nodes. 3. Significant bending of plant stems at nodes. 4. Inhibited development of ears of corn.
• Examples and Locations: The article discusses specific formations like the 'Phoenix' and the 'Great Script Pictogram' in Wiltshire, England, and notes the presence of 'spillover' effects in large formations.
• Methodology: The BLT emphasizes that distinguishing genuine crop circles requires extensive laboratory analysis of plant and soil samples.

Philosophie

• Jenseits des Alltags: This section explores philosophical aspects related to the magazine's themes.

Exopolitik

• Sphärische UAPs und Flugsicherheit: Discusses Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs) and their implications for air traffic safety.

Wissenschaft und Technik

• Raumsonde Voyager 2: An article about the Voyager 2 space probe and its discoveries in deep space.

Tierverstümmelungen

• Schafverstümmelungen in Großbritannien: Reports on animal mutilations in Great Britain.

Nachrichten

• Die Entführung eines russischen Gouverneurs auf ein Raumschiff: A news item about the alleged abduction of a Russian governor.

Bücher

• Orbs und andere Lichtphänomene by Ed Vos
• UFOS - Sie fliegen noch immer by Hartwig Hausdorf
• Atlantis - Alter Mythos - Neue Beweise by Roland M. Horn

Veranstaltungen

• Mitgliederversammlung der DEGUFO e.V.
• Herbsttagung der FGK

Leserbriefe und Reiseberichte

• Malta und Gozo auf den Spuren einer vorsintflutlichen Zivilisation: A detailed travelogue by Alexander Knörr describing a reader's trip to Malta and Gozo, exploring ancient temples, mysterious 'cart ruts', the Hypogeum of Hal Saflieni, and underwater cart ruts.
• Day 1: Arrival in Malta, welcome by Alexander Knörr, and an introductory lecture.
• Day 2: Exploring Valletta, the capital city, including the Grand Master's Palace and the Archaeological Museum.
• Day 3: Excursion to Gozo, visiting the Citadel of Victoria, the Ggantija temples, and Calypso's Cave.
• Day 4: Visiting Mosta, Mdina, Rabat, and Clapham Junction, focusing on the 'cart ruts'.
• Day 5: Exploring the temples of Hagar Qim and Mnajdra, the Misqa Tanks, and the Tarxien Temple.
• Day 6: Visiting Marsaxlokk, Ghar Dalam cave, and discovering underwater cart ruts near Filfla.
• Day 7: A dedicated day for exploring various 'cart rut' sites on Malta.
• Day 8: Free day for individual exploration, followed by a special dinner at Selmun Palace.
• Day 9: Departure.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores unexplained phenomena, particularly UFO sightings and crop circles, often presenting evidence and theories that challenge conventional explanations. There's a strong emphasis on scientific investigation, even when dealing with fringe topics, as seen in the detailed crop circle analysis and the measurement-based UFO research. The editorial stance appears to be open-minded and investigative, encouraging readers to consider alternative perspectives and supporting research into these mysteries. The inclusion of travelogues and book reviews broadens the scope, connecting these phenomena to history, archaeology, and philosophy.

DEGUFORUM, Issue No. 65, Volume 12, dated March 2010, is a German-language publication from the DEGUFO organization, focusing on ufology and related anomalous phenomena. This issue features a cover story on 'Integral thinking' by Dr. Jens Waldeck, exploring integral scanning as a practice for developing consciousness and understanding the world more holistically.

Integral Thinking: A Guide

Dr. Jens Waldeck's article, 'Integral denken: Ein Leitfaden - Teil 4: Integrales Scanning, Grundstufe 3', concludes the basic level of integral scanning exercises. Waldeck emphasizes that these exercises go beyond mere intellectual training, leading to a development of consciousness and even neurogenesis. He introduces the concept of integrating all perceptual perspectives simultaneously to achieve a comprehensive understanding. The article highlights the importance of moving from theoretical knowledge ('the map') to direct experience ('the territory'), referencing Ken Wilber's work. The author notes that while initial exercises focus on integrating quadrants as perspectives, later stages aim to internalize these perceptions, leading to a fluency in handling perceptual perspectives and fostering creative thinking at an integral level.

Integral Perception - Previous Results

Previous exercises focused on orienting oneself comprehensively in the environment and quickly grasping situations, particularly for fast-moving aerial objects. The goal was to avoid unnecessary cognitive load during perception.

Integral Perception - Further Development

Part 4 introduces the intersubjective perspective, asking how one's inner world and culture relate to external phenomena. It touches upon the idea of 'paleo-SETI' research, which seeks to understand potential extraterrestrial cultures through artifacts. The concept of 'meaning-making' and 'contextual relationships' is explored, suggesting that integral perception involves interpreting and understanding the significance of things within a broader context.

Integrating Integral Perspectives

The article uses a psychological analogy to explain the integration of four fundamental perspectives: the inner individual (I), the outer individual (It), the inner collective (We), and the outer collective (Its). By integrating these, one gains a deeper understanding of 'being-in-the-world'. The exercise aims to foster a state of awareness that recognizes the interconnectedness of all perspectives.

Exercise for Integral Perception Awareness

The exercise focuses on experiencing the awareness of all four quadrants as perspectives and dimensions of one's own experience, promoting openness and the realization that 'everything is connected'.

Philosophy: Beyond the Everyday

Alf Bodo Graf's article, 'Jenseits des Alltags' (Beyond the Everyday), explores how UFOs can be seen as ambassadors from a world beyond our daily routines. Graf suggests that the fear of deviating from the norm in a highly structured society can lead to a desire for change. He posits that if official contact with extraterrestrials were made, it could fundamentally alter our value systems. Graf also touches upon the vastness of the universe, suggesting it's unlikely we are alone. He calls for serious investigation of military and air traffic control records for anomalies, highlighting the unique position of these services in monitoring airspace. The article implies that advanced extraterrestrial civilizations might exist and could have influenced humanity's development.

The Ambassadorial Role of Unusual Appearances

Graf discusses how UFOs, like angels in earlier times, serve as messengers. However, modern expectations of UFOs are more about understanding the unknown rather than receiving divine directives. The term 'UFO' itself signifies a willingness to consider phenomena beyond current understanding. The article contrasts the historical perception of angels with modern UFO sightings, noting that while the concept of flying was once a distant dream, advancements like Sputnik and space travel have made extraterrestrial visitation more conceivable.

The Different Extent of the Everyday Over Time

The article reflects on how the boundaries of human experience and understanding have shifted over time. What was once considered impossible, like human flight, became reality. Similarly, the concept of UFOs, once relegated to science fiction, is now taken more seriously. The author suggests that our understanding of the universe and our place in it is constantly evolving.

Science and Technology: Voyager 2

A report details unusual data transmission changes detected from NASA's Voyager 2 probe. While the probe is believed to be functional, a component responsible for preparing data for transmission appears to be malfunctioning. The article provides background on the Voyager missions, noting that Voyager 1 and 2 are the farthest human-made objects from Earth and are nearing interstellar space. It mentions the 'Voyager Golden Record' carried by the probes, containing images, sounds, and music from Earth.

UFO-Forschung: 'Object M' - A UFO from the Ice Age?

Lars A. Fischinger reports on a peculiar discovery in Tallinn, Estonia. In 1984, during the excavation of a well, workers encountered a massive, artificial object buried about 7 meters deep. Analysis by the Estonian Academy of Sciences confirmed it was a technically produced alloy, not a natural formation. The object, estimated to be 15-20 meters in diameter, is believed to be at least 10,000 years old, dating back to the Ice Age. The article speculates whether this could be a 'SETA' (Search for Extraterrestrial Artifacts) object, noting its advanced material properties and the mystery surrounding its origin and purpose.

Exopolitics: Spherical UAPs and Flight Safety

Carsten Dresbach's article discusses the work of NARCAP (National Aviation Reporting Center on Anomalous Phenomena) and its research into Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs). The article highlights a 2010 study based on 16 technical reports concerning spherical UAPs. It points out that pilots might be overreacting to UAPs, potentially leading to dangerous situations. The report details numerous instances of UAPs causing electromagnetic interference with aircraft systems, including radio failure, compass malfunction, and engine issues. NARCAP advocates for specialized pilot training to address these risks, criticizing the FAA for ignoring documented UAP hazards.

Animal Mutilations in GB

Peter Hattwig reports on a series of sheep mutilations occurring in Great Britain, following similar incidents with cattle in North and South America. Witnesses have reported strange lights in the vicinity of these events. The British Animal Pathology Field Unit (APFU) has investigated the cases, noting unusual cutting patterns and the removal of specific body parts. The article links these incidents to mysterious orange light spheres observed in the sky, which seem to extract water from swimming pools and water reservoirs. The author suggests that these phenomena, along with the advanced technology observed, point towards an extraterrestrial origin.

News: The Abduction of a Russian Governor on a Spaceship

This section features an interview with Kirsan Ilyumzhinov, President of Kalmykia, who claims to have been abducted by aliens on September 18, 1997. He recounts being taken aboard a spaceship, communicating telepathically with the occupants, and being given a tour. He states that the aliens mentioned needing to take a 'sample from the planet' and that they were 'not yet ready for a meeting'. Ilyumzhinov's driver, minister, and assistant reportedly witnessed his unexplained absence and subsequent reappearance.

Books

'ORBS and Other Light Phenomena: Multidimensional Forms of Consciousness' by Ed Vos

Reviewed by Peter Hattwig, this book explores the phenomenon of 'orbs' – luminous light spheres often captured in photographs. Ed Vos, a professional photographer, argues that orbs are not merely photographic artifacts like dust or water droplets, but represent a genuine phenomenon possibly related to multidimensional consciousness. The review highlights Vos's evidence, including orb photographs taken with both analog and digital cameras, and his assertion that orbs reveal themselves to those who work on developing their consciousness.

'UFOs: They Still Fly!' by Hartwig Hausdorf

Reviewed by Alexander Knörr, this book argues that the UFO phenomenon is real and not easily dismissed. Hausdorf connects historical sightings with modern reports, discusses the physical interactions observed with UFOs, and their seemingly impossible flight capabilities. The book also addresses the controversial topic of animal and human mutilations in connection with UFO sightings. Knörr praises Hausdorf's work for presenting evidence that suggests the UFO phenomenon is real and potentially extraterrestrial in origin.

'Atlantis: Ancient Myth – New Evidence' by Roland M. Horn

Reviewed by Alexander Knörr, this book presents new evidence for the existence of Atlantis. Horn integrates Edgar Cayce's 'psychic readings' with recent findings in marine archaeology and geology, suggesting that Cayce's descriptions of Atlantis align with modern scientific discoveries. The review notes that Horn connects Atlantis to other ancient mysteries like the pyramids of Giza and the Maya civilization, proposing that these diverse fields of inquiry can lead to a unified understanding of this ancient civilization.

Conferences

DEGUFO e.V. Members' Meeting

An announcement for the DEGUFO e.V. members' meeting on October 2, 2010, in Bad Kreuznach, Germany. The agenda includes elections and presentations on topics such as a crop circle tour in England, 'Object M' (a UFO from the Ice Age), information fields in extraterrestrial technology, and why UFOs are ridiculed in public.

FGK Autumn Conference

An announcement for the FGK (Forum for Border Sciences and Crop Circles) Autumn Conference on September 18-19, 2009, in Zierenberg, Germany. The program includes talks on cattle mutilations, human energy centers and crop circle energies, cosmic connections, sky signs and radar anomalies, the Codex Alimentarius, and 'Spuk' (haunting).

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of DEGUFORUM revolve around the exploration of anomalous phenomena, particularly UFOs and related topics like UAPs, orbs, and alleged extraterrestrial encounters. There is a strong emphasis on integrating different perspectives, from scientific inquiry to philosophical and consciousness studies, to understand these mysteries. The magazine appears to adopt a stance that is open to the reality of these phenomena, critical of official dismissals, and supportive of ongoing research and investigation, even into controversial areas like ancient civilizations and psychic phenomena. The editorial team actively encourages reader contributions, suggesting a collaborative approach to understanding these complex subjects.