NORSKE ARGUS

Magazine Overview

Title: NORSKE ARGUS
Issue Date: March 30, 1985
Publisher: NORSKE ARGUS A-S
Country of Publication: Norway
Language: Norwegian

This issue of Norske Argus delves into various UFO (Unidentified Flying Object) phenomena, personal experiences, and related discussions, with a particular focus on sightings and events in Norway and Sweden.

Travelogue: UFO-SVERIGE Conference and Swedish Encounters

The issue begins with a personal account of a trip to Sweden for a UFO-SVERIGE conference. The author details his experiences, including a train journey from Oslo to Stockholm, where he met a Canadian traveler interested in UFOs. He describes Stockholm as a vibrant city with many shops but notes the scarcity of traditional pubs. The author also recounts attending the UFO-SVERIGE conference, which included reports and discussions on UFO phenomena. He mentions meeting Christer Nordin, the president of UFO-SVERIGE, and attending a panel debate with Juri Lina, author of "UFO-forskning i Sovjetunionen." The conference also featured a presentation on computer analyses of UFO images, suggesting a possible connection to energy fields.

UFO Sightings and Incidents in Norway

Several articles report on mysterious lights and objects observed in various locations across Norway:

• Rana, Norway: Reports detail three unusual circular holes found in the ice of Gåstjønna. The largest hole on the surface was approximately two meters in diameter, while a smaller, half-meter diameter hole was visible deeper in the ice. While natural explanations like melting surface water or snow pressure were considered, the perfectly circular shape remained a mystery.
• Unkervatn, Hattfjelldal: An ice fisherman reported seeing an unexplained luminous sphere rising rapidly from a mountain and disappearing.
• Furnes, Norway: A woman observed a spherical object with a blue tail moving at high speed across the sky.
• Vanførehjemmet, Norway: A man witnessed a reddish-blue object moving at high speed at a low altitude.
• Sandvika, Norway: A green flying object was seen moving at high speed and low altitude, believed to have landed in Mjøsa lake.
• Andenes, Norway: A three-year-old mystery surrounding a bog hole remained unsolved, with theories ranging from UFOs to natural phenomena.
• Aeroflot Flight Incident: The co-pilot of Aeroflot flight 8852 reported seeing a bright yellow star that emitted a beam, followed by cones, and then a green cloud that descended. The object then changed shape and pursued the aircraft.

UFOs and Soviet Union

A prominent article titled "Små grønne menn som politisk nødvendighet" (Small green men as a political necessity) explores the idea that UFO sightings in the Soviet Union might be used to conceal tests of strategic weapons that violate international agreements. The article suggests that Soviet authorities present such events as mysterious intrusions from other planets to obscure real activities.

Scientific Discoveries

Beyond UFOs, the magazine includes a section on scientific discoveries, specifically mentioning the finding of living organisms in hot springs on the ocean floor that can survive temperatures up to 400 degrees Celsius. This discovery challenges existing theories about the limits of life and offers new possibilities for finding extraterrestrial life.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around unexplained aerial phenomena, the investigation of UFO sightings, and the potential implications of these events. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, presenting various reports and theories without necessarily endorsing any single explanation, while also critically examining potential government or military involvement, particularly concerning Soviet activities. The magazine encourages reader participation by asking for explanations for the mysterious phenomena reported.