IUFOPRA Newsletter - 1994 09

Magazine Overview

This document is the September 1994 (Issue 6) of the I.U.F.O.P.R.A. Newsletter. It serves as a communication channel for members, providing information on upcoming events, organizational updates, and relevant news within the UFO and paranormal community.

Key Information and Announcements

Member Information

Members are reminded that the Mobile Phone facility is for Executive Council and Committee Members only. They are also asked to notify the organization immediately of any change of address.

Consultation Facility

A new consultation facility is introduced, commencing September 28th, 1994, and occurring every fourth Wednesday of the month. A representative from IUFOPRA will be available at the Skylon Hotel, Drumcondra, from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM. This facility is for individuals wishing to become members or to report UFO or paranormal experiences confidentially. The representative will wear an ID badge. For those outside the Dublin Area, written correspondence to the IUFOPRA Box Number is requested.

Director's Comments

The Director continues to invite members to submit articles, comments, and suggestions for the Monthly Newsletter or Journal. The newsletter has a maximum line limit of 25 lines, and the journal has a limit of 60 lines or 3 pages. All correspondence should be addressed to Mr. Karl Morris, PRO, IUFOPRA, Box No 3070, Whitehall, Dublin, 9.

Features and Updates

Rosewell Update

An update is provided regarding the Central TV documentary involving Timothy Good. It clarifies that the documentary will cover more than just the Rosewell Incident, with Rosewell being one of several featured cases. The transmission date has been moved to October 18th at 10:40 PM on the ITV Network. An apology is extended to Mr. Good for any inconvenience caused by previous misinformation.

Steven Spielberg and Rosewell

There is speculation about Steven Spielberg's potential movie on Rosewell. His Production Office has denied knowledge of such plans, which the newsletter suggests might be a deliberate distraction from the G.O.A. Inquiry. The article questions why the American Government, which previously hindered the release of 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind', would allow Spielberg open access to 'sensitive material' related to Roswell, especially when such access is not granted to ufologists. The possibility of Spielberg being influenced or warned against the project is raised.

NIPRA/IUFOPRA Joint Forces

IUFOPRA announces an alliance with Denis Harper, their new Regional Officer for Northern Ireland. Denis Harper has formed his own UFO organization called NIPRA (Northern Ireland Paranormal Research Association). His articles will be published in the IUFOPRA JOURNAL.

Bill Moore Joins Editorial Board

William Moore of the Fair Witness Project, Burbank, California, has joined the Editorial Board of the IUFOPRA JOURNAL. He is described as a respected ufologist and co-author of 'The Rosewell Incident' with Charles Berlitz. Moore will be contributing articles to the journal.

Newsflash! Extra! - Dr. John Mack Interview

An exclusive interview with Harvard Psychiatrist Dr. John Mack is announced for the upcoming IUFOPRA JOURNAL. Dr. Mack, who visited Ireland in June, has worked with abductees for three years and published 'Abduction', a book detailing 13 case histories of alien encounters, which he attributes not to mental illness.

Contact International - UFO Register

Contact International has published the UFO REGISTER, the official organ of DATA RESEARCH. This edition focuses on UFO sightings from 1980, both English and International. It is described as a valuable guide for researchers.

Mail Received

The newsletter acknowledges receiving a significant amount of mail during the summer break and thanks members for their correspondence. It assures members that replies will be sent as soon as the committee returns from holidays.

Astronomy Section

Sky Notes & Charts for Sept, Oct, & Nov, 1994

This section provides astronomical observations for the upcoming months:

• Mercury: Visible as an evening object until mid-October, then as a morning object in November. It will be 5 degrees North of Venus on November 12th.
• Venus: A brilliant evening star until the end of October, reappearing as a morning star in mid-November. It reaches its brightest on September 22nd at magnitude -4.6.
• Mars: A bright morning object, easily identifiable by its red color.
• Jupiter: Seems to have survived its encounter with Comet Shoemaker-Levy. It will be an evening object in Libra. On September 7th, the crescent moon, Venus, and Jupiter will be close.
• Saturn: Visible as a bright object all night in Aquarius.
• Uranus: Located low in the Southwest after sunset, requiring binoculars.
• Neptune: Visible near Uranus, also requiring binoculars.

Meteor Showers (Sept/Nov)

• Orionids: October 21st and 22nd, up to 25 per hour, swift meteors leaving trains.
• Taurids: October 20th to November 30th, maximum November 5th, up to 10 per hour, slow-moving meteors.
• Leonids: November 15th to 20th, maximum November 17th, up to 10 per hour, bright meteors with trains.

A Word on Star Magnitudes

This article explains the concept of stellar magnitude, a system invented by Hipparchus to measure the brightness of stars and planets. It details the scale from magnitude 1 (brightest visible to the naked eye) down to magnitude 6 (faintest visible to the naked eye), explaining that each magnitude step represents a 2.5 times decrease in brightness. It also touches upon brighter stars with negative magnitudes and provides examples like Venus, the Moon, and the Sun.

Book Review: Alien Identities

This section features a book titled 'Alien Identities' by Richard L. Thompson. It includes positive endorsements from various figures in the UFO community, including Clark C. McClelland (NASA aerospace engineer), Ken Phillips (Editor, UFO Times), Whitley Strieber (bestselling UFO author), and Lionel Beer (British UFO Research Association). The book is praised for its detailed and insightful approach to the UFO phenomenon. The author's background, with a PhD in mathematics from Cornell University and expertise in scientific research and ancient Indian cosmology, is highlighted. Information on how to order the book is provided, including mail and phone order details, and the price.

Advertisements and Events

The 1994 UFO Conference, Leeds

An advertisement for 'The 1994 UFO Conference' to be held at The Civic Theatre, Leeds, on Saturday, September 24th, 1994. Guest overseas speakers include Robert Dean (USA) and Cecelia Dean (USA). Speakers from the UK include Anthony Dodd and Graham Birdsall. Highlights include sensational new evidence, unique film footage of UFOs, abduction case files, and an Intelligence UFO Review. Priority booking forms for the conference and a workshop are included, with ticket prices listed.

Enigmas - The Journal of Strange Phenomena Investigations

An advertisement for 'Enigmas', a journal edited by Malcolm Robinson, covering paranormal topics such as Ghosts, UFOs, Psychic Phenomena, Clairvoyance, Premonition, Spiritualism, and Earth mysteries. Subscription details (£10 for 5 issues, £2 for a single issue) and contact information for Malcolm Robinson are provided.

1995 One Day UFO Conference, Portsmouth

A flyer for a '1995 One Day UFO Conference' to be held on April 22nd in Portsmouth. Proposed speakers include Paul Fuller, Gordon Millington, Roy Lake, and Malcolm Terry. Contact information for Steve Gerrard is provided for more details.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The IUFOPRA Newsletter consistently focuses on UFO sightings, paranormal experiences, and related research. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry and information dissemination to its members. There is a strong emphasis on providing practical information, such as meeting schedules, consultation facilities, and astronomical data. The newsletter also actively promotes books and conferences within the UFO community, indicating a commitment to fostering engagement and discussion among enthusiasts and researchers. The inclusion of diverse perspectives, from scientific analysis to personal accounts, suggests a broad approach to the subject matter.