DIOVNI - No 20

Magazine Overview

Title: HOJA INFORMATIVA (Continuación del Boletín de DIOVNI)
Issue: № 20
Volume: Año XI
Date: Marzo de 1976.
Publisher: CENTRO DE INVESTIGACIONES EN COHETERIA Y ASTRONOMIA, División OVNI
Country: CHILE
Language: Spanish

This issue of 'Hoja Informativa' from DIOVNI, dated March 1976, serves as a compilation of unidentified flying object (UFO) sightings reported in the Chilean press. The publication acknowledges that organizational and budget issues have significantly hampered the production of its regular 'Boletín Informativo', which was originally a quarterly publication with an average of eight xeroxed pages and a circulation of over three hundred copies. Despite these challenges and a period of silence, DIOVNI continues to receive numerous publications and collaborations from societies worldwide, for which they express gratitude.

The 'Hoja Informativa' is presented as a non-periodic publication with the sole aim of gathering news about UFO observations appearing in the national press. The editorial explicitly states that, unless otherwise specified, these reported cases have not been directly investigated by DIOVNI, a departure from their initial practice.

Reported Incidents

Incident 1: Santiago Sighting (July 18, 1974)

This report, provided to DIOVNI by Sr. Samuel Burgos, details an event that occurred on Tuesday, July 18, 1974. Sra. Clarisa Pérez, a Social Sciences professor, was driving her Peugeot 404 with her children, Sandra and Raúl Fernando, to school around 8:30 AM. As they passed by Cerro Calán, an area in the upper part of Santiago known for the University of Chile's Astronomical Observatory, she observed a bright, luminous object. The object was described as round, approximately the size of a house (?), and appeared to be moving directly towards her car, rotating rapidly on its axis. When the object was about two hundred meters away, Sra. Pérez accelerated and drove into a one-way street against traffic, while her children watched the 'thing' through the rear window. The phenomenon lasted about three minutes before the object moved away. At the same time, other individuals in the sector were reportedly calling radio stations to report the sighting.

An asphalt worker stated he saw a 'huge glow' near Cerro Calán, and other individuals mentioned frequently seeing unusual things in the same area.

Incident 2: Nacimiento Sighting (September 24, 1974)

This report was informed to DIOVNI by Sr. Samuel Burgos. On Tuesday, September 24, 1974, at approximately 8:15 PM, Sr. Burgos, a Radiotécnico, was traveling from his home in Nacimiento (Bío-bío province) to perform some work. He had to pass by a hill overlooking the western part of the town when he saw a round object of an orange-red color. The object moved from west to southeast for about a minute before turning directly south. Its speed was described as similar to that of artificial satellites visible to the naked eye. Initially, Sr. Burgos considered the possibility of a weather balloon, as the object seemed to float. However, he discarded this idea when he observed it turn south, against a strong wind. His vision was obstructed by a forest.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring theme in this issue is the compilation and dissemination of UFO sighting reports from the Chilean press, serving as a record of unexplained aerial phenomena. The editorial stance is one of acknowledgment of the challenges faced by the organization (DIOVNI) in maintaining regular publication due to organizational and budgetary constraints. Despite this, they are committed to collecting and sharing information, even if direct investigation of each case is not feasible. The publication emphasizes that the reported cases are primarily press accounts unless explicitly stated otherwise, highlighting a shift from their earlier, more investigative approach.