Kiruna TVF UFO Nord medlemsblad No 1 1982

Magazine Overview

This document is the first member's magazine, identified as 'MEDLEMSBLAD NR 1 MARS 1982', from the Kiruna Tvärvetenskapliga Förening UFO Nord. Published in March 1982, it is written in Swedish and aims to provide information to members, particularly those unable to attend regular meetings in the Kiruna region. The magazine covers a range of topics including ufology, parapsychology, astronomy, and space exploration.

Editorial Content

'ÄNTLIGEN!' (Finally!)

The editorial, likely written by the chairman Ulf Östergren, expresses the ambition to create an information bulletin for members. It acknowledges the idea has been in development for over a year and that various possibilities for printing and distribution have been studied. The frequency of publication and content will depend on member contributions. The editorial emphasizes the importance of member feedback and suggestions for the magazine's format and content, stating that the current issue is a preliminary version and all proposals are welcome.

'INNEHÅLL' (Contents)

The contents section outlines the magazine's scope, which includes trans-science topics like ufology and parapsychology, popular science such as astronomy and space exploration, reports on UFO sightings in the Norrbotten district and elsewhere in Sweden and abroad, important announcements from the national organization UFO-SVERIGE, and ideas for the local association's activities.

Member Meeting Announcement

A notice announces a member meeting on Wednesday, March 3rd, at 19:00, held at PARKSKOLAN in Kiruna. The program includes a documentary film about UFOs (USA), a decision on the association's emblem (members are encouraged to bring their own suggestions), and a request to bring coffee/tea and snacks. A strict entry time of 19:15 is mentioned, with contact information for late arrivals provided (Ulf, tel 11575).

'NU ÄR DET DAGS IGEN' (It's Time Again)

This article discusses a recent increase in UFO sightings after a quiet winter. It mentions a report in the local newspaper NSD on February 17th and 18th about an unidentified luminous phenomenon observed across the county from Kiruna to Kalix. The author notes that many witnesses are hesitant to report their sightings due to fear of ridicule. The article encourages reporting such sightings to UFO SVERIGE's report center. It also details similar sightings in central Sweden, including Gävle, Heby, Örebro, and Köping. The author, Gunnar Thoren, has been tasked with collecting further material for a compilation by UFO SVERIGE.

#### '1:A RAPPORTEN' (1st Report)

This section details the first reported sighting to the magazine: on February 16th at 05:30, a family (Ingrid, Göran, and Roger Engebro) near Merjärvi saw two luminous objects. One was larger, and the smaller one, which had a tail, moved around the larger one before disappearing into the clouds. The objects were described as strongly luminous with a yellowish-white glow.

• Additional witness accounts are included:
• Sanna Burman from Rian, Kalix, described seeing a blank, round disc, smaller than the moon, with light around it, moving eastward.
• Alf and Britt Pedersen from Lappbäcken, outside Kalix, reported seeing two luminous objects tumbling in from the southeast over Bottenviken and disappearing inland.
• Hjalmar Jonasson from Storberget described seeing a horseshoe-shaped light, not fully bent, moving slowly north, which he observed for about five minutes before it entered the clouds. He also noted its color resembled a fiery light.

The article concludes by stating that many more sightings may have occurred and that the collected reports will be sent to UFO SVERIGE for comparison with sightings in central Sweden. Gunnar Thoren is credited with this report, dated February 24, 1982.

'ALLA PÅ EN SIDA' (All on One Side)

This article discusses an upcoming astronomical event where all planets will align on the same side of the sun within a narrow angle. This alignment is predicted to occur on March 14th and again on May 15th. The article notes that while some popular science articles and books have speculated that such planetary alignments could lead to severe storms, floods, and earthquakes, the author dismisses this, pointing out that if this were true, Earth would have experienced such catastrophes many times before. The alignment will not cause the solar system to 'tip over' but will cause the sun to shift slightly to maintain balance. The article also highlights that Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn will be visible and appear close together in the night sky during March, framed by bright stars like Arcturus, Antares, and Spica. The author anticipates a planet-rich spring sky but a planet-poor autumn sky, continuing for a couple of years. The article ends by posing the question of whether anything significant might happen around March 14th and May 15th. The source is cited as 'Fo F 1/82'. A diagram illustrates the planetary alignment.

'UTBROTT PÅ AVLÄGSEN STJÄRNA YZ CANIS MINORIS' (Outbreak on Distant Star YZ CANIS MINORIS)

This article reports on an international group of astronomers who have observed an eruption on the surface of a star other than our sun for the first time. The observation, conducted over 72 hours in October 1979 by 33 astronomers using optical telescopes, radio telescopes, and X-ray telescopes, focused on YZ CANIS MINORIS, a dwarf star located 20 light-years away. This star is described as an 'eruption star' and is only three times the mass of Jupiter but produces eruptions more powerful than our sun's. The research aims to help map the mechanisms behind solar eruptions, which cause problems for spacecraft and astronauts and disrupt radio communication.

#### 'BELÖNINGEN' (The Reward)

On October 25th, optical telescopes registered a one-minute explosive eruption. The Einstein observatory recorded an eight-minute X-ray sequence, attributed to hot plasma bubbles rising from the eruption area, with temperatures reaching 10 million degrees Celsius. These eruptions also produced high-energy particles and shock waves, generating a radio pulse detected by Jodrell Bank. Astronomers believe solar eruptions occur when magnetic fields above active sunspot regions build up and collapse. Observing eruptions on different types of stars, like YZ CANIS MINORIS, is crucial for understanding this phenomenon. The source for this article is cited as 'New Scientist, February 1982'. The article notes that while eruptions cannot be predicted, preliminary observations indicated the star was entering an active period.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine's stance appears to be one of open inquiry into unexplained phenomena, particularly UFOs and parapsychology, while also engaging with established scientific fields like astronomy. There is a clear emphasis on member participation and the collection of eyewitness accounts. The editorial encourages critical thinking and welcomes diverse perspectives. The inclusion of both UFO reports and scientific articles on astronomy suggests a broad interest in the unexplained and the cosmos, with a commitment to documenting and sharing information within the UFO community and potentially with wider scientific bodies.