Ouranos - Nouvelle Serie - no 09 - 4e trim 1973

Magazine Overview

Title: OURANOS
Issue: No. 9, Nouvelle série (New series)
Date: 4th trimester 1973
Publisher: UNION DES GROUPEMENTS ESPIOLOGIQUES DE FRANCE ET DES PAYS DE LANGUE FRANÇAISE
Type: Revue documentaire et d'information sur les Objets Volants Non Identifiés et Phénomènes connexes.

Key Articles and Content

GARE AUX TITANIENS ! (Beware of the Titans!) This article by A. CLARK explores the scientific possibility of life beyond Earth, focusing on Titan, Saturn's largest moon, and Jupiter's satellites. It discusses the discovery of atmospheres and water on these celestial bodies, suggesting that conditions might be more hospitable than previously thought, contrary to the popular notion of Mars being the only potential abode for life in our solar system. The author contrasts the public's fascination with Mars with the private, more serious scientific investigations into the outer planets. The article touches upon NASA's experiments and the potential for discovering 'fantastic things' in these distant worlds, hinting at a deliberate secrecy surrounding this research. It also references Carl Sagan's findings about Titan's atmosphere and potential for life, suggesting that even in cold environments, life can adapt and thrive.

CINQ PLUS UN... OU LA BOUCLE BOUCLÉE (Five Plus One... Or the Looping Loop) This article by G. A. B. R. I. E. L. delves into the nature of UFO sightings, arguing that appearances can be deceiving. It posits that UFOs and their occupants might manipulate human senses, including sight, smell, hearing, and touch, through 'para-sensory' or 'para-luminal' effects. The author examines each sense in detail:

• Sight: The article notes that sight, while crucial for perceiving the external world, is also the most easily deceived sense.
• Taste: This sense is deemed too poorly understood to be relevant to UFO encounters, as no witness accounts mention taste-related phenomena.
• Smell: While humans have a limited sense of smell, some UFO sightings have been associated with characteristic odors, such as acrid, pungent, or irritating smells, or even specific chemical comparisons like burning gasoline, ozone, nitro-benzene, or sulfur. The article suggests these might be actual chemical releases rather than 'para-olfactory' radiation.
• Hearing: The article discusses the mechanics of hearing and the limits of human auditory perception (16 Hz to 20,000 Hz). It explores the possibility that UFOs might emit infrasound or ultrasound, which could affect animals or humans differently. The phenomenon of sound masking and auditory adaptation is also mentioned, suggesting that a lack of perceived sound does not equate to silence.
• Touch: The article examines the sense of touch and its limitations, including the perception of temperature. It discusses how UFOs might induce sensations of heat or cold, potentially through 'para-thermal' radiation or by affecting the body's thermoregulation. Several cases are cited where witnesses reported intense heat or cold, sometimes accompanied by paralysis or engine failure.

LE BOURDONNEMENT (The Humming) This section investigates the phenomenon of humming or buzzing sounds associated with UFOs. It presents a case from Corrompu, France, where an object reportedly took off with a sound like a swarm of bees. Another case from F. Edwards' book describes a couple hearing a humming sound from a UFO while their mother did not, leading to speculation about auditory perception and potential brain effects. The article also references Professor Clyde Ingalls' research suggesting the human brain can 'hear' electromagnetic waves, potentially explaining some auditory UFO phenomena. The author leans towards the idea that the brain itself is involved in generating these perceived sounds, possibly due to electromagnetic stimulation.

UNE IMPOSSIBLE REALITE (An Impossible Reality) This case study from Bourg Lastic, France, describes an encounter with a 'mushroom-shaped' object that reacted to headlights by moving away when the lights were on high beam and closer on low beam. The witness reported a metallic impact sound when he attempted to drive through the object, but his car sustained no damage, leading to speculation about the object's nature and the witness's perception.

LE TOUCHER A DISTANCE (Touch at a Distance) This part of the sensory perception series discusses how UFOs might affect the sense of touch at a distance, particularly through thermal radiation. It reiterates that the body's thermal receptors are complex and can be influenced by external factors. The article notes that while some UFOs might emit infra-red radiation causing heat sensations, others might induce cold sensations. It also explores the possibility of 'para-thermal' radiation affecting touch receptors and the body's nervous system, potentially leading to paralysis or other physical effects. The author suggests that the sympathetic nervous system plays a crucial role in regulating bodily functions and that UFO phenomena might interfere with this system.

SENS SANS CONSCIENCE N'EST QUE... This section expands on the idea of multiple human senses beyond the traditional five, highlighting the role of the autonomic nervous system in regulating vital functions like breathing, digestion, and temperature. It suggests that the human brain, while capable of higher thought, might be overwhelmed by the constant input from these numerous senses, leading to the need for a regulatory system that operates below conscious awareness. The article posits that UFOs might interact with this deeper level of perception, influencing our senses and potentially our consciousness.

THE SIXTH SENSE This section introduces the concept of a 'sixth sense,' distinct from the traditional five, which is proposed to be linked to the skin's dermis and its receptors. It draws a parallel between the embryonic development of the nervous system and the epidermis, suggesting an intimate connection. The article references hypnosis as evidence that the brain can influence the skin, leading to the hypothesis that UFOs might also be able to interact with this connection, potentially causing phenomena like tingling, paralysis, or electrical sensations reported by witnesses.

Key Incidents and Observations:

• 1954-10-31, Corrompu (Somme): A bright oval object took off with a humming sound, compared to a swarm of bees.
• 1965, August, France (reported by F. Edwards): A couple and their children heard a humming sound from a UFO, but the mother heard nothing, raising questions about auditory perception.
• 1954-09-10, Quarouble (Nord): A paralyzed individual reported tingling sensations.
• 1954-09-17, Cénon (Vienne): A person felt tingling and a feeling of being electrocuted before becoming paralyzed.
• 1954-09-30, Coulommiers-Voisin (Seine-et-Marne): A person experienced electrical tingling and paralysis.
• 1954-10-05, Le Mans (Sarthe): Workers reported tingling and paralysis.
• 1954-10-11, Corbigny (Nièvre): Witnesses felt an 'electrical discharge' and their car engine stalled.
• 1954-10-16, Baillolet (Normandy): A doctor felt an 'electrical shock' and tingling, with his car engine stalling and headlights going out.
• 1954-10-21, Pouzou (Charente Maritime): A man and his son felt electrocution and increasing heat.
• 1954-10-27, Linzieux: A UFO flyover caused tingling sensations and engine stalling.
• 1954-11-05, La Roche-en-Brénil (Côte-d'Or): Tingling and paralysis were reported.
• 1954-11-08, Louplandes (Deux-Sèvres): A cyclist experienced tingling in his hands, paralysis, and engine stalling.
• 1962-06-25, Vérone (Italy): Witnesses reported intense cold and a humanoid figure after seeing a whitish-green light.
• 1954-09-27, Prémanon: A child was thrown to the ground by a cold pressure while playing with a strange creature.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores the fringes of science and human perception, particularly in relation to UFO phenomena. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, challenging conventional explanations and encouraging readers to consider unconventional possibilities. There is a strong emphasis on the idea that UFOs are not merely physical objects but phenomena that can interact with and manipulate human senses and consciousness. The magazine advocates for a positive approach to understanding these phenomena, rejecting pure skepticism and systematic negation as hindrances to finding solutions. The recurring theme is the potential for advanced extraterrestrial intelligence to conduct experiments or observations that affect human sensory input and cognitive processes, suggesting a hidden reality beyond our everyday understanding.

This issue of OURANOS, identified as issue number 8, focuses on the evolving field of ufology and related phenomena. The cover headline, 'L'X-Ologie a-t-elle un avenir?', suggests a deep dive into the scientific and philosophical implications of UFO studies. The magazine explores themes of consciousness, parapsychology, and the potential existence of parallel universes, linking them to unexplained aerial phenomena.

Article 1: The 'Epidermal Sense' and UFO Encounters

This article begins by cataloging UFO cases from 1954, highlighting a common sensation reported by witnesses: a peculiar, inexplicable tingling or 'electric' feeling that cannot be artificially replicated. This sensation is described as distinct from normal touch and is hypothesized to be a unique 'epidermal sense,' an extension of the nervous system. The author posits that this sense is usually dormant but becomes heightened during UFO encounters. The article draws a parallel between the 'paralyzing effect' experienced by witnesses and hypnosis, suggesting that both states lower conscious resistance, allowing this unusual sensation to reach awareness.

It further explores the connection between paralysis and hypnosis, noting that hypnosis can influence deep consciousness, the unconscious, and memory. The hypothesis is that UFO occupants might use similar, perhaps more advanced, methods to influence witnesses. The case of the abducted Hill couple, who only recalled their experience under hypnosis, is cited as an example. The article also mentions M. Masse and M. XXX, who experienced paralysis and were subsequently unable to fully recount their encounters, suggesting a form of post-hypnotic conditioning or mental manipulation.

Article 2: The Key to Parallel Universes

Authored by A. Bonelli, this article delves into the theoretical physics and geometry behind the concept of parallel universes. It begins by acknowledging the historical dominance of Euclidean geometry in understanding our universe. However, it introduces the idea that in space, the shortest distance between two points is not necessarily a straight line, challenging Euclidean postulates. The theories of Riemann and Lobachevsky are presented as more applicable to spatial dimensions beyond our familiar three.

The article explains that non-Euclidean geometries, when interpreted, suggest our universe is inscribed on a positively curved surface, akin to a sphere. This leads to the concept of 'Riemannian spaces,' which are seen as a pathway to understanding parallel universes. The author proposes that our universe is part of a system of parallel universes, visualized as layers of an onion. These universes are interconnected, and travel between them might be possible through 'bubbles' or conjunctions in the fourth dimension. The article suggests that such passages could occur by chance, through the knowledge of 'initiates' who can predict these conjunctions, or through artificial means.

It touches upon the concept of matter and antimatter, comparing them to a face and its reflection, and suggests the existence of an 'anti-universe.' The article concludes that understanding these geometric principles can help explain phenomena previously considered inexplicable and unlock mysteries of our past.

Article 3: Reader Mail - 'X-ology's' Future?

This section addresses reader feedback on a previous article titled 'Ufology: Does it have a future?'. Several readers have responded, with both praise and criticism. A significant point of discussion is the electromagnetic detection (D.E.M.) of UFOs. Aimé Michel, in a letter, defends the scientific validity of even a 3.6% success rate for experimental devices, comparing it to the low yields in particle physics and genetics. He also questions why Claude Poher's results were not cited.

The author of the main article responds to these points, acknowledging that the D.E.M. results were presented in a condensed manner. The author explains that the decision to temporarily suspend research in this area was due to a lack of a unifying hypothesis that could explain all aspects of the UFO phenomenon. This decision was influenced by the ancient nature of the phenomenon, as discussed in 'The Scale of Jacob,' and the work of Jacques Vallée. The author clarifies that the criticism of D.E.M. was not to discredit the research but to highlight the need for a more comprehensive understanding.

The author also addresses the criticism regarding the focus on specific research avenues, stating that the specialization of OURANOS is based on intuition and that the goal is not to dismiss other constructive efforts but to find a solution to the UFO problem.

Article 4: Case Reports from Around the World

This section provides a compilation of UFO sightings and encounters reported globally during July, September, October, and November.

• July:
• Argentina: In Mar Del Plata, a luminous object with a zigzag trajectory was observed by multiple witnesses.

• September:
• Argentina: Between Mendoza and San Juan, three motorists and a truck driver reported a large, triangular, green-glowing object moving at high speed.
• USA (Georgia): In Athens, an automobilist reported a luminous object descending rapidly and hovering before accelerating away. Similar reports came from soldiers and journalists.
• France: In Annecy, multiple witnesses observed a mysterious luminous object, described as a triangle or streak, hovering and then disappearing.

• October:
• France: Near Batz-sur-Mer, a red luminous ball moved rapidly along the ground, leaving traces of fire and partially burned bushes.
• France: Above the Ile de Ré, an intense, shifting colored light was observed, resembling a fire but at a high altitude.
• USA (Ohio): Four unknown lights were photographed, and numerous calls were received by local police.
• France: In Sainte-Maxime, a bright, lantern-shaped object hovered for over an hour before transforming into various shapes and disintegrating.
• France: Near Chantonnay, a bright yellow light moved at high speed before stopping abruptly and then resuming its course.
• France: In Caen, a triangular, pale yellow object was observed, followed by two V-shaped formations of similar objects.
• Italy: In La Spezia, a spherical object with luminous radiation descended, causing a power outage in part of the city.

• November:
• Guatemala: Numerous UFOs, described as silver discs, caused concern among the local population.
• Argentina: In Bahia Blanca, a truck driver reported being paralyzed by a "flying saucer" from which three tall, blond beings emerged. He later found words tattooed on his arm.
• Portugal: Near Vila Real de Santo Antonio, two luminous objects were seen hovering over the water. One object reportedly followed a fishing boat for three hours and illuminated it.
• France: In Brunstatt (near Mulhouse), two orange-glowing UFOs were observed moving towards Altkirch before suddenly extinguishing.
• France: Near Nîmes, a cigar-shaped object with a red point was seen moving at high speed.
• Spain (Pyrenees): A cylindrical, bright object was observed by numerous people.
• Spain (Madrid): A red fireball was seen, followed by three smaller red objects that remained stationary.
• Bolivia: In Catavi, a 30 cm tall being speaking multiple languages reportedly arrived in a flying saucer.

Article 5: Claude Dubois - An Accident and an Encounter

This section details the extraordinary case of Claude Dubois, who survived a severe car accident and subsequently reported a telepathic encounter with a luminous disc. Dubois, an ambulance driver, was involved in a head-on collision under highly unusual circumstances, with the other vehicle appearing to deliberately match his evasive maneuvers. He reported seeing a large, mercury-white object overhead at the moment of impact.

Dubois sustained critical injuries, including multiple fractures and internal hemorrhaging, and was clinically declared dead multiple times. Despite his severe condition, he survived and underwent numerous surgeries. During his recovery in a hospital, he reported a small, luminous disc appearing in his room. This disc communicated telepathically with him, revealing that his accident was intentional, part of an experiment on human metabolism, and that the other car was controlled. The disc provided him with a code number for future contact and then vanished.

Dubois's account was initially met with skepticism, but his story gained traction when he was able to provide details that later correlated with an independent UFO sighting. He underwent psychiatric evaluations which confirmed his mental soundness. The article highlights the unusual nature of his survival and the purported extraterrestrial communication, framing it as a significant event in his life.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of OURANOS are the unexplained phenomena associated with UFOs, the psychological and physiological effects on witnesses, and the theoretical underpinnings of these events, including advanced physics and consciousness. The magazine appears to adopt a stance of serious inquiry into these subjects, presenting detailed case studies and theoretical discussions without outright dismissal. There is a clear interest in exploring the 'why' behind these occurrences, as indicated by the concluding question, "POURQUOI?" The editorial approach seems to be one of open-minded investigation, seeking to connect disparate phenomena like UFO sightings, parapsychology, and the nature of reality itself.

Title: OURANOS
Issue: 1
Volume: 1
Date: 1961
Publisher: CIES OURANOS
Country: France
Language: French

This issue of 'Ouranos' magazine delves into a variety of paranormal and UFO-related topics, featuring a prominent cover story titled 'UNE ÉTRANGE APPARITION' (A Strange Apparition).

Article: UNE ÉTRANGE APPARITION

The main article recounts an adventure that took place in a small locality in Canada in October 1932, around 7 PM. Five witnesses in a car were driving towards Joliette when they saw a giant, nine feet tall, walking with an agile and regular gait near a cemetery. The entity, dressed in a white suit with matching gloves, crossed the cemetery and the road without apparent effort, even passing over a three-and-a-half-foot fence as if it were only knee-high. The driver, startled, accelerated to flee. The witnesses were convinced it was not a mystification or a person on stilts due to the entity's well-proportioned body and light, almost 'astronaut-like' movement. The observation is compared to similar apparitions that have occurred in Argentina.

Article: RAPPORTS D'OBSERVATIONS (Observations Reports)

This section provides a catalog of Unidentified Flying Object (UFO) sightings in the Gironde region of France, primarily from 1954 to 1960, with some earlier and later entries.

**Key Incidents Cataloged:

• 1954-09-21: Talence. A luminous object shaped like a disc, disappearing at high speed.
• 1954-09-22: St-Laurent-Medoc. A metallic, silent object moving in jerks, disappearing at high speed. Cylindrical shape.
• 1954-07-14: Arcachon. A luminous circular red object, rotating, surrounded by orange whirlwinds. Moved in all directions, with sharp turns and stops.
• 1954-07-25: Bordeaux. Four white lights forming a triangle, moving silently at medium speed.
• 1954-09-10: Bordeaux. A rocket-shaped object with a rounded front and white lights, moving north-northwest. A circular red light detached from the rear and dispersed.
• 1954-10-15: Bordeaux. A white point moving horizontally at high speed, transforming from a red-orange flame.
• 1954-10-15 (Night): Ambés. Six dark, eggplant-shaped objects, moving silently and disappearing after hovering.
• 1954-10-16: Ste-Foy-la-Grande. A reddish ball leaving a long luminous trail, moving east-to-west.
• 1954-10-17: Prechac. A blue object, about 2 meters high and 4 meters long, with a curved extension and two white portholes, landed in a clearing.
• 1954-10-28: La Teste. A green, phosphorescent object, rotating and oscillating.
• 1954-11: Roquebrune. An orange, elliptical object, rotating and moving rapidly.
• 1956-05-09: Bordeaux-Merignac Airport. A circular white opaque object, stationary, with concentric circles on its underside.
• 1956-11: Roquebrune. An orange, elliptical object, rotating and moving rapidly.
• 1957-11-08: Nizan-Gare. A mauve and blue rectangular object, moving slowly and silently.
• 1958-07-18/19: Cerons. Circular traces on the ground, forming four concentric circles, with a conical hole in the center.
• 1958-08-22: St-Savin. A rectangular object, half green and half red, with alternating luminosity, moving at high speed.
• 1958-12-21: Bordeaux. A cigar-shaped object with a luminous front and a long luminous trail, moving rapidly.
• 1959-Afternoon: St-Médard. A large metallic spindle, stationary and silent, disappearing without observation.
• 1960-02-20: St-Loubés. A green-blue object at the front, red at the rear, extinguishing instantly.
• 1960-09-01: Pierroton. A spherical, very luminous red object, followed by a flickering light, moving north-west.
• 1960-09-14: Blanquefort. A red spherical object, silent.
• 1960-12-09: Carignan. A white-blue, translucent pumpkin-shaped object, landed in a castle park, leaving circular traces and modifying the soil composition.

Article: V - L'AURA HUMAINE (The Human Aura)

This article, written by René PÉROT, explores the concept of the human aura. It begins by referencing ancient beliefs about a 'double of the human body' and discusses the aura as an 'atmosphere' composed of multiple layers, analogous to Earth's atmosphere. The author positions himself as a 'Metapsychist,' aiming to maintain an objective stance on phenomena that science has yet to fully explain. The article is divided into three parts, focusing on studies using 'sensitives' (Reichenbach), early apparatus (Kiler), and modern scientific methods (Kirlian).

Theosophical Theory of the Aura

According to theosophical theories, the aura is a radiation surrounding the human body, affecting its overall shape as a large ovoid. It allows contact with different cosmic planes: physical, astral, and mental. The aura's layers become more subtle as one ascends from the physical to the causal body. The cosmos is described as having seven different planes, and the aura's layers enable humans to connect with these planes, provided the auric layers are conductive and the 'switch' is closed (i.e., the subject is receptive). Receptivity increases with subject evolution, and magnetic sleep or yoga can enhance this state. The author clarifies that auric planes are not layered like a building but surround us constantly. The conscious mind interacts with the external world through the five senses, while the unconscious mind interacts via auras. The subconscious receives ambient impressions that the conscious mind misses, and the superconscious receives impressions from cosmic planes. For cosmic impressions to reach consciousness, they must pass from the superconscious to the conscious, facilitated by the 'interrupteur' (switch), which can be created through training.

Colors and Vibrations

A clairvoyant can perceive auras as colored, with variations depending on the individual and their health. These colors reflect moral qualities and vibrations. Emotions and passions cause visible streaks and swirls of color in the astral body, described as a 'firework.' Influences can alter the aura's color for extended periods, affecting an individual's sentiments. The densest part of the aura, closest to the body, is affected by illness and is referred to as the 'etheric double.' This double connects the physical and astral bodies ('Perispirit') and receives vital energy from the sun, transforming it for assimilation by the physical body, particularly through the spleen.

Research of Baron de Reichenbach

The article then discusses the more serious research conducted by Baron de Reichenbach, a chemist who sought to validate theosophical theories. Around 1850, Reichenbach observed radiations emitted not only by humans but also by animals, plants, and minerals (magnets, crystals). He proposed that all substances with oriented molecules possess their own aura. Experiments using 'sensitives' in hypnosis revealed an effluvium rising from subjects, described as a faint shimmering resembling heat rising from a stove, not smoke or water vapor. Later, subjects could perceive this 'odic effluvium' while awake. Reichenbach termed these radiations 'odic effluves.' The article promises to cover the second part of this subject in the next issue, focusing on concepts that, while not strictly scientific, have been researched with more serious means and apparatus.

Article: LA PARALYSIE ET LE MIMETISME (Paralysis and Mimicry)

This is a synthesis of research conducted by the Gabriel team on the UFO phenomenon, spanning 32 pages.

Book Reviews and Publications

• LE DEFI DE L'ANTIGRAVITATION by Dr. Marcel Pages: This book reviews research on antigravity, particularly the work of Dr. Pagès since 1916, suggesting it lays the groundwork for mastering gravitational energy.
• LES RACINES DU MAL by Jean CHOISEL: This work analyzes a regressive anthropological evolution that has led to the downfall of civilizations, and also discusses 'non-human entities.'
• CEUX VENUS D'AILLEURS (Those Who Come From Elsewhere): An illustrated album by Jacques Lob and Robert Gigi.
• L'ALMANACH VERT by Guy Barthélémy: Publications from Le Pélican.

Communiqué

The General Assembly of the association, held in Grenoble on October 20, 1973, decided to change the association's name to 'L'UNION DES GROUPEMENTS D'ÉTUDE DES PHÉNOMÈNES INEXPLIQUÉS (U.G.E.P.I.)'.

Philately Offer

An advertisement for stamp collectors offering liquidation of thematic stamp stocks from former British and Dutch colonies, with various lots and prices.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores UFO sightings, paranormal phenomena, and related scientific and theoretical investigations. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into unexplained phenomena, presenting detailed accounts and research findings while maintaining a degree of critical analysis, particularly in the discussion of the human aura and the interpretation of UFO events. There is a clear interest in documenting sightings and exploring potential explanations, even those outside conventional scientific understanding. The inclusion of mathematical problems related to UFOs and discussions on theosophy indicates a broad approach to the subject matter.