inforespace

Magazine Overview

This issue of inforespace, the publication of the SOBEPS asbl (Société Belge d'Etude des Phénomènes Spatiaux), is identified as issue number 2, likely from 1980, given the context of similar publications. The magazine is based in Brussels, Belgium. The cover prominently features the title 'inforespace' and a table of contents that outlines the articles within. The price for domestic subscribers is listed as FB 500,- and for foreign subscribers as FB 450,-. Other subscription rates and postal information are also visible.

Editorial and Content Overview

The table of contents reveals a range of articles dedicated to the study of Unidentified Flying Objects (OVNI) and related phenomena. The issue includes:

• Editorial: A brief introductory piece.
• Structure du phénomène OVNI: An article exploring the underlying structure of the OVNI phenomenon.
• OVNI + témoin + enquêteur + ufologie: l'impossible équation: This appears to be a lead article, posing a central question about the interconnectedness and potential impossibilities of linking UFO sightings, witness accounts, investigative efforts, and the field of ufology.
• Le complexe d'Icare: An article that likely delves into psychological or mythological aspects related to flight or ambition, possibly in the context of UFOs.
• Nos sens : leurs possibilités et leurs limites: This article examines the capabilities and constraints of human senses, which is crucial for understanding witness testimony.
• Le témoin et quelques statistiques: This piece focuses on the role of the witness in UFO reports and presents statistical data related to sightings.

The issue also includes a note stating that signed articles are the sole responsibility of their authors.

Key Incidents and Case Studies

A specific incident is highlighted with an illustration and caption on page 2:

• Oloron, France, October 17, 1952: Dozens of witnesses reportedly observed a whitish cylindrical object in the sky, preceded by about thirty blurry spheres. The formation allegedly dropped very volatile glassy filaments that disappeared upon contact with the ground. The illustration is credited to Brantonne and published by Fleuve Noir.

The text also mentions the "4 versions" of a case and the difficulty in integrating them into a coherent whole, suggesting a critical approach to analyzing multiple accounts of an event.

Organizations and Persons

The magazine is published by SOBEPS asbl. Key individuals associated with the publication include:

• Michel Bougard: President and Editor-in-Chief.
• Lucien Clerebaut: Secretary General and Responsible Editor.
• Christian Lonchay: Treasurer.
• Alice Ashton and Jean-Luc Vertongen: Members of the editorial committee.
• M. Cloet & C°: The printer, located in Brussels.

The publication also mentions the existence of other large-scale studies and special issues, referencing "Nos grandes ru-" (likely referring to a publication about large Russian UFO cases) and "Etude et Re-" (possibly related to propulsion studies).

Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are clearly Ufology, witness testimony, investigation methodologies, and the critical analysis of phenomena. There is an emphasis on understanding the limitations of human perception and the challenges of interpreting evidence, as suggested by the article titles "l'impossible équation" and "Nos sens : leurs possibilités et leurs limites." The magazine appears to adopt a serious, analytical approach to the study of UFOs, engaging with both the empirical data and the theoretical frameworks surrounding the subject. The mention of "complexes" and statistical analysis indicates a desire to move beyond anecdotal accounts towards more structured understanding.