MUFON Minnesota Journal - No 094

Magazine Overview

The Minnesota MUFON Journal, Issue #94, dated March/April 2002, features a 'Directors Report' by Bill McNeff, State Director, Minnesota MUFON, focusing on 'Electronic Evidence'. The issue also includes articles on 'Hidden Physics', the 'Invention Secrecy Act', 'Human-Aliens: Close Encounters of the Third Kind', 'Unusual Calf Mutilations', and updates on scientific discoveries and sightings.

Directors Report: Electronic Evidence

Bill McNeff discusses 'electronic evidence' such as instrument readings, digital camera pictures, and video recordings, emphasizing that while important, this evidence is often not obtained under scientifically controlled conditions. He highlights cases from 'experiencers', individuals who recall experiences related to UFOs or ETs, noting that the source of these experiences can be difficult to ascertain.

One experiencer, 'Andy', a computer software engineer, has set up a system including cameras and software called 'Gotcha' to analyze video for objects moving at speeds faster than planets. On January 28, 2002, Andy's infrared camera detected three lights moving in a peculiar pattern, accompanied by significant electronic interference, described as 'sync pulses' that indicated the sync generating circuit was being triggered by noise. This interference had occurred multiple times before, even after using triple-shielded cable.

Andy's setup had previously caught an object on January 18, 2001. He also reported temperature anomalies where the sensor recorded a sudden jump to about 70 degrees F for a short time, even when outside temperatures were between 0 and 20 degrees F, typically occurring around 3:00 to 4:00 AM, prime times for alien abductions.

Another incident on August 24, 2001, involved an experiencer named W.J. who reported a temperature alert at 4 AM with the sensor reading 102 degrees. McNeff referred him to Andy.

In May 2000, Andy's setup captured a white Frisbee-like object in broad daylight, moving in a way that suggested an impossible maneuver for a normal object. McNeff acknowledges that such evidence could be faked but suggests it indicates a potential link between UFOs and physical effects, referencing projects like the Ambient Monitoring Project.

Hidden Physics

This section explores two levels of physics: academic and secret 'Black Ops' projects. It references Kip Thorne's book 'Black Holes and Time Warps', discussing intimate connections between nuclear weapons and astrophysics, noted by Sakharov in 1948. Thorne's own research into neutron stars led him to question the interaction of infalling gas with X-rays, a phenomenon called Rayleigh-Taylor. When Thorne asked Yakov Zel'dovich about this in 1969, Zel'dovich gave a firm answer that it didn't happen but could not provide proof, suggesting a secret calculation or experiment related to nuclear weapons. This implies that Academia is kept in the dark about physics connected to national security issues.

Thorne later asked Stirling Colgate the same question, who also stated it had been shown but could not provide proofs. This led Thorne to conclude that the Teller-Ulam idea involved using X-rays from the atomic bomb trigger to heat and compress fusion fuel for the super-bomb. This secret was later confirmed in unclassified publications in the 1980s, indicating a thirty-year lag in Academia catching up with hidden physics.

The article posits that secrecy in physics is a factor in covering up solutions to UFOs. It suggests that Academia physicists, by stating there is no physics reason for an ETH connection, present a restricted view. If physics were unfettered, different solutions to UFO phenomena might be found, potentially within the tradition of Newton, Boscovich, Einstein, and Tesla.

The author questions if this is sufficient proof for a physics cover-up, or if it's too easy to shout 'cover-up' in UFO investigations. The 'gaps' in Academia physics are seen as more illuminating than what is said, referencing Sherlock Holmes' 'dog that did not bark' analogy. Roger Boscovich is mentioned as a mysterious gap in Academia's discourse, possibly due to his connection to national security.

Invention Secrecy Act

This section, from 'SECRECY NEWS' by the FAS Project on Government Secrecy, discusses the Invention Secrecy Act of 1951. This act allows the government to impose a 'secrecy order' on patent applications if disclosure would be detrimental to national security, prohibiting the inventor from disclosing the invention. In FY01, there were 4,736 secrecy orders in effect, with 83 new orders in 2001, many imposed on private inventors. A 1980 lawsuit against the government for damages resulting from a secrecy order was ruled in favor of the inventor, stating losses were subject to compensation.

A 1997 law review article concluded that many peacetime secrecy orders would be found unconstitutional due to lacking a direct, immediate, and irreparable danger to national security. A link to resources on the Invention Secrecy Act is provided.

John Mack: Witnessing: Abductees as Sacred Truth-Tellers

This article, by Richard Moss, MN MUFON ASD, profiles Dr. John Mack, a professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. Mack explores identity and experiences with non-human life forms. He founded the Department of Psychiatry at Cambridge Hospital and testified before Congress on the psychological impact of the nuclear arms race. In 1992, he co-chaired the Abduction Study Conference at MIT and founded the Program for Extraordinary Experience Research (PEER) to study anomalous experiences.

Mack has written books on the UFO experiencer phenomenon, including 'Abduction' and 'Passport to the Cosmos'. He presented at the 2001 MUFON International UFO Symposium on 'Witnessing: Abductees as Sacred Truth-Tellers'. He works with people reporting life-changing experiences with beings from other dimensions, acknowledging the difficulty in comprehending matters far removed from conventional reality.

Mack views science as separating the objective from the subjective, dismissing reports that cannot be proven by the scientific method. He quotes Duke University biology professor Matt Cantwell stating that 'being conscious is the same thing as having private experiences, and the scientific method is committed to the assumption that private experiences don't count as evidence.'

Replicability is a cornerstone of the scientific method, but UFO events are random and not repeatable under controlled conditions. Mack proposes 'Witnessing' as a way to evaluate testimony, where an authentic Witness is a teller of truth who has been changed by their experience. He cites philosopher C. A. J. Coady on the danger of rejecting reports that violate natural laws. Witnessing occurs at four levels: the experiencer, those who hear directly, open audiences, and society as a whole.

Dr. Mack credits Monsignor Corrado Balducci and Lisa Oakman for helping him understand the moral aspect of Witnessing, noting the terrible social and religious consequences for rejecting testimonies of authentic Witnesses. He emphasizes that everyday lives are based on implicit witnessing and trust.

Mysterious Force Holds Back Nasa Probe

This article by Robert Matthews reports on the Pioneer 10 space probe, launched 30 years ago, which has come under the influence of an unknown force pulling it back towards the sun. This effect shows no sign of weakening as the spacecraft travels deeper into space. Scientists are considering the possibility of a new force of nature. Dr. Philip Laing stated that every mechanism and theory they could think of had been examined without success. Dr. Laing of the Aerospace Corporation of California noted that if real, the effect will have a big impact on cosmology and spacecraft navigation.

Pioneer 10 and its twin, Pioneer 11, revolutionized astronomy with images of Jupiter and Saturn. Pioneer 10 passed Pluto in June 1983. Both probes are traveling at 27,000 mph. Research to be published in The Physical Review will show the speed of the probes is changing by about 6 mph per century, a barely-perceptible effect. Scientists have ruled out gas escaping from rocket motors or heat leaking from nuclear power plants. The team states no current theories explain why the force remains constant, as gravity and solar radiation decrease with distance.

The bizarre behavior has also eliminated the possibility of unknown planets beyond the solar system. Data from Galileo and Ulysses probes suggests the force is of the same strength. Dr. Duncan Steel suggests such a weak force could have huge cosmic effects, altering comet trajectories and raising questions about our understanding of gravity.

Human-Aliens: Close Encounters of the Third Kind in Our Every Day World

This section, by Craig R. Lang, Certified Hypnotherapist and MN MUFON Invest. Coord., discusses encounters with entities that appear nearly human but have distinguishing features, often with an unusual emotional or psychic component. These events occur in everyday domains, not aboard UFOs, and include encounters with 'men in black' and 'human aliens'.

One case involves an experiencer named 'Janice' who, while at a mall, noticed a strange couple with unfamiliar racial origins and solid black eyes. She felt a powerful sense of fear, describing it as being 'behind enemy lines'. Her friend did not sense the same strangeness. The couple observed them multiple times before melting into the crowd.

Another case features an experiencer named 'Carl' who, with his girlfriend, was stared at in a movie theater by a man in an overcoat and hat. The man's eyes were described as unsettling, and both felt a powerful sense of fear. The man then disappeared.

The article also discusses 'Paul', whose case appears to be a classic UFO abduction but involves a 'mentor' with strange eyes and facial features who had a deep telepathic rapport with Paul. The mentor was involved in the occult and communicated with strange 'magicians'. Paul was taken to a 'church basement' which was unearthly, round, white, and featureless, with medical examining tables. Grays conferred with the mentor, stating it was not Paul's time and chastising her. Paul received a cursory medical examination.

Two hypotheses are presented for 'human-aliens': David Jacobs suggests they are physically real, late-stage products of a breeding/hybridization project, assimilated into society for malevolent purposes ('Independent Hybrid Actions'). Another hypothesis, drawing on Jungian psychology, suggests these encounters are manifest from a deeper metaphysical reality, possibly mediated by the experiencer's consciousness. The article concludes that human-alien encounters remain a riddle, hidden within a mystery.

Unusual Calf Mutilations

NIDS has posted three cases of unusual calf mutilations. The timeline for Case #1 in NE Utah on March 10, 1997, is detailed. Two ranchers were tagging calves when their blue heeler dog began to growl and act strangely. Later, a grown cow ran frantically, and the recently tagged newborn calf was found eviscerated, with most of its body weight removed and placed on the ground with no blood present. NIDS investigators and a veterinarian examined the calf a few hours later. A full report with photographs is available on the NIDS website.

Antimatter Captured for the First Time

This news item reports that antimatter has been captured for the first time. Seven anti-hydrogen atoms were detected at Fermilab in 1996, moving at almost the speed of light. Researchers at CERN have now trapped thousands of anti-atoms indefinitely using powerful magnetic fields and electric fields. Gerald Gabrielse of Harvard University led the team. Combining antimatter with matter releases energy, but not enough to warm a cup of coffee. Gabrielse hopes to confirm the find by measuring the anti-hydrogen atom's spectrum.

Field Investigator Update: Feb. 2002

Craig R. Lang reports that January and February have been quiet months for new UFO sightings, but old events continue to surface. He encourages reports of older, unreported sightings. The update discusses 'almost-solved' sightings where a seemingly simple explanation becomes less convincing upon closer study, leaving a sense of ambiguity.

Two sightings are detailed: one in late August, described as a typical satellite sighting with multiple witnesses and interesting exceptions, possibly an Iridium cluster or autokinesis, but with a lingering strangeness. The second sighting occurred in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, involving three witnesses observing bright lights and flashes, possibly military aircraft, but with a high-altitude explanation that remains a mystery.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The Minnesota MUFON Journal consistently explores the intersection of unexplained phenomena with scientific inquiry, often highlighting evidence that challenges conventional understanding. The editorial stance appears to favor investigating anomalous events, even if they lack definitive scientific proof, by presenting experiencer testimony and exploring potential 'hidden physics' or unconventional explanations. There's a recurring theme of questioning established scientific paradigms and government secrecy, suggesting that conventional science may not encompass all aspects of reality, particularly concerning UFOs and related phenomena. The journal encourages open-mindedness and the reporting of all sightings, regardless of their age, acknowledging the value of even seemingly prosaic reports in contributing to a larger understanding of the unexplained.

This issue of the Minnesota MUFON Journal, dated January 24, 2002, features a lead article on India's ambitious plans for a lunar mission and a section dedicated to UFO investigation and MUFON activities. The journal serves as a platform for sharing information on UFO events, investigator training, and space exploration news relevant to the MUFON community.

India Still Aiming For Voyage To Moon

The main article, "India Still Aiming For Voyage To Moon," reports on India's aspirations to reach the moon. Following the success of the INSAT-3C satellite launch, Indian space scientists are looking towards lunar exploration. A national co-ordination committee is actively discussing a 'voyage to moon' proposal that was initially floated in 1999. An ISRO spokesman stated that an unmanned lunar mission could be launched by 2008-9 if initiated promptly, provided there is government approval and a national commitment. The mission's aspects, including resource priorities, need to be carefully considered. The estimated cost for such a mission is at least Rs 3.5 billion. ISRO engineers have conducted preliminary feasibility studies and are preparing a project report. They have two primary options: a fly-by mission or an orbiter, with the latter allowing for closer study of the moon. Experts suggest that India's proven PSLV (Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle) technology could be modified to send a 530kg spacecraft for a fly-by or a 350kg spacecraft to orbit the moon. Alternatively, the GSLV (Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle) could launch a heavier spacecraft, either an 850-950 kg fly-by or a 600 kg orbiter. The Ahmedabad-based Physical Research Laboratory is equipped to fabricate the experimental package, while the ISRO Satellite Centre has the infrastructure for designing and developing a lunar orbiter. A successful moon mission would place India among the elite space-faring nations like Russia, the United States, and Japan. The article notes that Indian scientists have been discussing this for years, with the first public brainstorming session held in October 1999. This piece was originally published by Hindustan Times, India, by Nadeem Ahmad on January 24, 2002.

MUFON Activities and Investigator Recruitment

The introductory section of the journal addresses readers directly, encouraging them to share any updates on UFO events, sightings, or encounters. Craig Lang is identified as the contact person for those interested in UFO investigator training, providing his phone number (763-560-1532) and email address ([email protected]), as well as the MUFON website (www.mnmufon.org). Classes for field investigators are held approximately three times a year, with a hope to conduct one in the spring. Potential investigators are urged to have the necessary time, energy, and objectivity. To become a field investigator trainee, individuals must join MUFON and purchase the field investigators manual. The journal stresses the need for active investigators to better understand the UFO phenomenon.

Minnesota MUFON Contact Information

Page two provides detailed contact information for Minnesota MUFON. Richard Moss is the State Director, and Bill McNeff is the Assistant State Director. Joel Henry serves as the Journal Editor and Webmaster. Contact details include mailing addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses for inquiries and contributions. The MN MUFON WEB PAGE is listed as http://www.mnmufon.org. Information is also provided for MUFONET (7.237mhz Sat. at 7:00am CST, with Bob Shultz as Net Control) and the National MUFON Hotline (1-800-836-2166) for reporting UFO news and sightings. Readers are directed to www.mnmufon.org/mmj.htm to access back issues of the journal in PDF format. The journal welcomes news and editorial contributions and clarifies that reprinted articles are subject to copyright and require permission from the original author(s).

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are space exploration, specifically India's lunar ambitions, and the practical aspects of UFO research and investigation through MUFON. The editorial stance appears to be one of encouragement for public participation in UFO studies, highlighting the need for trained investigators and providing resources for those interested. The journal also demonstrates an interest in significant global events related to space technology and potential extraterrestrial exploration.