Boletín Informativo

Magazine Overview

Title: Boletín Informativo
Issue: N.° 17
Volume: VI
Date: Enero a Diciembre de 1972
Publisher: Centro de Investigaciones en Cohetería y Astronomía (C.I.C.A.)
Country: Chile
Language: Spanish

This issue of the "Boletín Informativo" from the Centro de Investigaciones en Cohetería y Astronomía (C.I.C.A.) covers a range of activities and reports related to anomalous aerial phenomena and astronomy. The publication is edited by the División OVNI of C.I.C.A. and is directed by Sr. Juan Aguillón M., with Alberto Bernal Berk serving as the Bulletin Director.

Internal Information (Informaciones Internas)

The bulletin details recent activities of C.I.C.A. A significant event was a meeting on December 4th to celebrate the center's ten years of existence (since September) and the inauguration of the Experimental Laboratory for the Rocketry Branch. This new laboratory is intended to facilitate more advanced research. The meeting was attended by Comandante Guillermo Navarro, the first supervisor of C.I.C.A. appointed by the Ministry of Defense. Sr. Ejnar Trollund, Vice-President of Rocketry, spoke about the efforts involved in constructing the laboratory, highlighting the collaboration from members and external supporters. Sr. Fernando Beltrán L., President of C.I.C.A. since 1966, reviewed the past ten years of activities and future projects. The attendance of nearly all active members, some since the center's founding in 1961, was noted as a sign of confidence in the association's new direction since 1970.

Additionally, a seminar on the Introduction to the Study of Stellar Photometry began in the second half of April, consisting of approximately eight weekly sessions led by a university professor. This seminar aims to elevate the knowledge level of the Astronomy Branch members.

Featured Articles and Reports

Observación Aérea (Aerial Observation)

This section reports on an incident involving ten unidentified luminous objects observed by the crew of a LAN Boeing 727 cargo plane on the night of December 28-29, 1971. The aircraft was flying from Punta Arenas to Santiago and was at an altitude of 31,000 feet near Temuco when the objects were first sighted. The dialogue between the pilot, Captain Ricardo France, and Air Traffic Control was recorded. The objects, described as red lights, appeared to be aircraft and changed intensity, disappearing and reappearing. They maintained formation and moved at high speed, sometimes appearing as pairs or in a line. The objects were observed to be approximately 10 to 20 miles away, maintaining formation and speed relative to the aircraft. The report notes that the objects eventually disappeared, moving towards Argentina.

Un Fenómeno Físico? (A Physical Phenomenon?)

This article details a case that occurred on July 5, 1969, near a hydroelectric plant in Santiago. The son of the plant's chief observed three white lights flying towards the cordillera at high speed. Later, at 0:29 hours, a machine at the plant went out of service due to a residual relay. At 0:31 hours, a glow was seen near the machine house. A witness reported seeing a small, greenish luminous ball near the machine house wall, which vanished. The report also mentions a 'bramido' (roar) from the machine due to excessive current, indicating an emergency. The phenomenon illuminated areas several kilometers away. The article discusses the possibility of a high-tension short circuit but notes that the characteristics do not fully match. Three days later, on July 8th, the plant chief noticed unusual perforations on two insulators that were still in service. These perforations are described as cylindrical and of unusual characteristics, with the insulators themselves being preserved for further study by DIOVNI-CICA.

Un Caso en el Sur (A Case in the South)

This report, provided by collaborator Samuel Burgos R. from Los Angeles, Bio-Bio province, describes an event on August 12, 1971. Four individuals were driving to hunt rabbits when they encountered a bright, disc-shaped object. The object was described as having the form of a football, then a pure cigar, leaving a small 'jet' behind. It moved at incredible speed, sometimes appearing as a ball of light with violet edges, zig-zagging and disappearing. The witnesses were unable to pursue it further due to lack of fuel, describing the experience as "fantastic and incredible."

OVNI en Temuco (UFO in Temuco)

This brief report, based on a press release from "Las Ultimas Noticias," describes an observation on April 9, 1972. Residents of Temuco observed a luminous object coming from the northwest, hovering over the Nielol mountain range for several minutes. The object made slow movements in various directions, changed color frequently, and emitted no sound. The local airport control tower confirmed observing the object's evolutions, despite no aircraft being reported in the area.

OVNIs en Latinoamérica, III parte (UFOs in Latin America, Part III)

This extensive catalog, compiled by Pablo Pétrowitsch S., lists 250 cases of unidentified phenomena observed in South America since 1944. This installment focuses on cases from 1950 to 1952, providing details such as date, time, location (including province/state), country, latitude, longitude, and direction of observation. It includes numerous entries from Chile, Argentina, Brazil, Cuba, Colombia, and Venezuela, with some cases noted as having doubtful value (in parentheses).

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around the observation and investigation of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs), with a focus on documented sightings and potential physical evidence. The magazine highlights the activities of C.I.C.A. in promoting scientific research in rocketry and astronomy, including the study of UAPs. The editorial stance appears to be one of serious inquiry into anomalous events, presenting detailed case studies and cataloging sightings to contribute to a broader understanding of the phenomenon. The inclusion of technical discussions and witness testimonies underscores a commitment to rigorous investigation.