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European UFO-UAP Newsletter - 1985 No 1
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This document is a test edition of the "EUROPEAN UFO/UAP NEWS LETTER" (EUN), identified as Test Edition No. 1, dated May 1985. It was edited by NIVFO in Norway and published by The Project of European Collaboration Between Organisations Working with the UFO/UAP Cases (ECOWUC).
Magazine Overview
This document is a test edition of the "EUROPEAN UFO/UAP NEWS LETTER" (EUN), identified as Test Edition No. 1, dated May 1985. It was edited by NIVFO in Norway and published by The Project of European Collaboration Between Organisations Working with the UFO/UAP Cases (ECOWUC).
From the Editor
The "FROM THE EDITOR" section expresses the hope that this newsletter will serve as a forum for critical UFO/UAP research organizations in Europe, as they believe such organizations have lacked a platform for debate. The editor notes that listed organizations are free to use up to four pages per issue. The decision to use English is made to facilitate distribution to a global audience. Correspondence and material should be sent to CEPS/CENAP in Luxembourg, or to the editor.
Publication Details
The European UFO/UAP News Letter (EUN) is intended to inform about UFO/UAP cases reported from European countries. It is planned to be published four to five times a year and is available exclusively through exchange with other publications. The publication is printed in Norway by NIVFOS Trykkeri, Trondheim. Copyright is not claimed, and material may be reprinted.
Key Content: The Hessdalen Report
A prominent feature highlighted on the cover and within the issue is "THE HESSDALEN REPORT". This report is described as a new English-language booklet from NIVFO that offers a comprehensive overview of sightings in the Hessdalen valley, located in the Mid-Norwegian mountains. Sightings have been observed since 1870, with the majority occurring in the 1980s and witnessed by thousands of people. The area covered by these observations is noted to be as large as Luxembourg.
NIVFO was the first organization to receive reports from the Hessdalen area. Their investigations ran from 1981 to 1984. In April 1984, NIVFO, in collaboration with the Norwegian Meteorological Institute, operated a meteorological station in the area to investigate whether local conditions could generate plasma lights. The measurements from this expedition also provided valuable assistance to Scandinavian meteorologists in creating weather forecasts during the one-month expedition.
NIVFO, in collaboration with Dr. tech. Thomas McClimans, concluded that conditions in Hessdalen might create plasma phenomena. However, the report also suggests that other 100% natural phenomena, such as light from stars, airplanes, or meteors, might have been observed by people who visited the remote valley near Trondheim.
The Hessdalen Report is presented as a valuable resource for UFO/UAP researchers, aiding them in finding natural explanations for observed lights in the sky, even when sightings occur elsewhere, such as in Nice or Seaford, Delaware.
The area of Hessdalen has become known as a "UFOlogical Mekka" for flying saucer enthusiasts. This was further emphasized when J. Allen Hynek, referred to as the "UFO-pope," visited Hessdalen in 1985 with Norwegian UFOlogists. The report questions why it seems difficult for UFOlogists or supporters of UFOlogism to find natural explanations for such sightings.
"The Hessdalen Report" is available for order from NIVFO, P.O. Box 2119, N-7001 Trondheim/Norway, for $8 (all inclusive) or 65 Norwegian Crowns.
Supporting Organizations and Maps
The issue includes maps and logos of various organizations involved in UFO/UAP research, including CENAP (Germany), CEPS/CENAP (Luxembourg), SVL (Belgium), ADEFEX (Spain), CIGU (France), SKEPTICA (Denmark), and SUFOI (Denmark). These maps appear to be provided "TO USE FOR THE ORGANISATION," suggesting they are reference materials for member organizations.
Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance
The primary theme of this issue is the Hessdalen phenomenon, presented through "The Hessdalen Report." The editorial stance is one of promoting critical research and open debate within the UFO/UAP community. There is an emphasis on seeking natural explanations for sightings, as evidenced by the meteorological investigations and the stated purpose of the Hessdalen Report. The use of English as the primary language indicates an international outlook for the newsletter.