OVNI - 2004 03 - March-April

Magazine Overview

This issue of OVNI, the Journal of the Phenomenon Research Association, dated March/April 2004, presents a collection of articles and reports concerning unexplained aerial phenomena, extraterrestrial encounters, and purported evidence of life beyond Earth. The cover features various illustrations of unidentified objects and the prominent title 'OVNI'. The magazine is priced at £1 plus postage, with members receiving it free.

The Mars Mystery (Beware of imitations)

This article addresses the surge of Mars photographs being published, particularly highlighting two images from the February 2004 edition of ‘UFO Magazine’ which suggest the presence of fauna life. It cautions readers about the intentional reproduction of NASA photographs with incorrect colors, creating a 'Red Planet' effect when the soil is sandy, trees are green, and the sky is blue. NASA's explanation for color rendering difficulties is mentioned, alongside the presence of color correction bands on the lander craft. The article also exposes photographs of dubious origin, specifically an image circulated on February 21st by 'Uforc' as a 'Mars Threat' which is revealed to be a feature on the Nazca Desert in Peru. The accompanying images show 'Martian Plant Life' and a similar scene from the Nazca Desert, with a quote from Arthur C. Clark stating, "They look like trees to me". The article emphasizes the need to credit authors and websites for such information.

A Strange Object Caught by the SOHO Space Observatory

This report details an unusual object recorded by the Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO) on January 21st at 7:00 AM GMT. Analysis of the .GIF image from the SOHO website did not reveal any signs of digital alteration. However, a copy of the .GIF obtained at a different resolution on January 27th showed an innocuous spot of light where the object had been, with none of the previous detail. Both images are confirmed as authentic. The difference between the two frames, from the same video sequence, indicates the object was changing appearance rapidly, not moving, suggesting it was either appearing or disappearing. This behavior rules out a passing meteor or a star. The fully visible object is described as disk-shaped and domed, with two faint balls of plasma below it. Its size and proximity to the sun are indeterminate, but if it were in the same plane as the sun, it would be immense. The report concludes that the object is not a digital prank and the original .GIFs are undisturbed.

New Comet is Approaching Earth

This section provides an update from Spaceweather News on February 15, 2004, about Comet C/2002 T7 (LINEAR) approaching Earth. It is described as a 7th-magnitude fuzzball visible through backyard telescopes, located near brilliant Venus. The comet is expected to brighten over the next three months, with closest approach on May 19th, potentially glowing brighter than a 1st magnitude star. Northern hemisphere observers are advised to view it now before it plunges south. More information is available at Spaceweather.com.

Extraordinary UFO Sighting Over Derby 4-2-2004

This article recounts a sighting by Mrs ‘TB’ on the night of Wednesday, February 4th, 2004. Woken by a loud "crackling noise", she observed her bedroom light up. Looking out, she saw an "orange fireball" moving slowly across the sky over the Allestree Golf Course, leaving an illuminated sparkly trail. She described it as being "about the height and speed of a low flying aircraft". She later contacted BBC Radio Derby, who provided the number for the PRA. The article notes that this sighting is typical of unexplained phenomena and cannot be ruled out as 'Ball Lightning'.

Related Incidents

Two similar events are detailed: an incident over the Guildford By-Pass on February 1st, 1967, where a "glowing ball of light" was seen, and a sighting by Mrs Thurkettle over Farnborough, Hants, on February 12th, 1967, of a "red ball of 'fire'". Both are from the records of the 'Surrey Investigation Group into Aerial Phenomena' (SIGAP).

Ghost Aircraft Over North Yorkshire?

This report, from the Craven Herald of January 23, 2004, describes a sighting by a visitor to Barnoldswick. A woman, Moira Thwaites, and her partner saw a "huge, grey coloured plane - possibly a Lancaster bomber-type with four propellers" emerge silently from the mist near the Rolls-Royce factory and then vanish. Mrs Thwaites stated it was "so low I fully expected it to hit us" and that it made "no sound from the engine at all". She contacted Donald Cooper, president of the Skipton research society SERIUS, an expert in aerial phenomena. Cooper noted that 'phantom' aircraft have been reported in Yorkshire and suggested possibilities involving electrical energy or paranormal activity. Following this story, Cooper received numerous calls from people reporting similar sightings of silent, dark grey Lancaster-type planes. Some reports dated back years, and one mentioned an old airfield at Greenberfield Lane in Barnoldswick. The article also references a national newspaper report on 'time slips' involving World War Two aircraft sightings. Cooper and co-researcher Joseph Skelton are seeking information about any forced landings near Greenberfield Lane during the last war.

Revelations of an ‘IFO' Over Derby

This article details an experience by Mr Peter Brown on January 25th, 2004, in Derby. He observed "A cloud of dancing dots of light" moving in a circular pattern. Initially mystified, he went outside and watched the lights for "possibly 40 minutes". He described the display as "spectacular and intensely bright". After further investigation, Peter discovered that Derby University had hired a 'light specialist' group called the 'Star Flower Searchlight Company' to create a searchlight display reflecting off low clouds for a celebration. The article uses this as a "salutary lesson", emphasizing the importance of seeking rational explanations and not blindly accepting everything as extraterrestrial.

Previous 'mystery lights' seen over Littleover, Derby

A previous sighting over Littleover, Derby, on April 20th, 1997, at 11:20 pm, involved lights appearing "in a cluster" and spinning "in a ball" while travelling in a spiralling motion. The witness observed the phenomenon for about 25 minutes until the lights "just went out" as a break in the clouds appeared.

There's Something Strange About ‘IKEA’

This piece features another 'IFO' report from Mr Peter Brown, detailing an encounter from over 30 years ago (circa 1972). While riding his motorbike near Kimberley, he saw a "very bright object coming towards me slowly, low in the sky. It was large bullet-shaped object and an intensely bright white". The object accelerated rapidly and disappeared. The entire event lasted only 1 to 2 minutes. It was silent and definitely not a plane or helicopter. The object appeared in the Northwest and disappeared in a South-easterly direction. Peter stated it slowed down and was "almost stationary for quite a while". He reported no time loss or stress. The location was near where the IKEA superstore is now situated, which was also the scene of a 'Flying Saucer' encounter on February 8th, 1999. A handwritten note by the witness describes the object and its characteristics.

Another 'Bullet-Shaped' UFO

This section includes extracts from a letter by Mrs M. Bradshaw to Jim Rayner, dated February 2nd, 1966, referring to an earlier sighting. She saw an object one morning before Christmas, between ten and eleven o'clock, which made a "terrific noise" and was "just above roof level". The object was cigar-shaped and travelled at high speed. Mrs Bradshaw described its color as "a dull gunmetal grey" and was unsure about the tail end but sketched the front as having no wings. The editor notes the mystery of why only one or two witnesses come forward and discusses the possibility of psychic abilities. The article compares the two 'Bullet UFO' incidents, noting differences in noise and color but similarities in streamlined shape, suggesting they were solid and aerodynamic. It questions whether Peter Brown's object was extraterrestrial while the other might have been man-made.

Sixto Paz: A 'Contactee' Extraordinary

This article introduces Sixto Paz, head of 'GRUPO RAMA', an organization founded in 1974. Paz claims his first physical contact with aliens occurred in October 1974, in Chicla, Peru. He is described as a prominent 'contactee' in Ufology. Born in Lima, Peru, on December 12th, 1955, Paz studied history and was influenced by his father's research into Project Blue Book. He believes it's unlikely that life exists only on Earth. Paz is a frequent guest at international UFO congresses and has appeared on prestigious media programs.

How Sixto Paz Wells Became Involved with the UFO Subject?

Paz's father's research in the 1950s motivated him to create an institute for UFO research. Sixto grew up in this environment, learning to consider the possibility of extraterrestrial life. His desire to experiment with telepathy was inspired by a news item in "El Comercio" about radio waves from space potentially being messages from advanced civilizations, referencing Project Ozma (an early SETI project). This led him, along with his mother and sister, to attempt telepathic channeling.

What did the message say?

On January 22nd, 1974, during meditation, they received a psychographic message from an entity named Oxalc from Morlen, a moon of Jupiter, stating, "This home's living room is adequate for communication. My name is Oxalc and I'm from Morlen, which you call Ganymede, one of the moons of Jupiter. We can have contact with you. You will see us soon."

How were you able to corroborate if the message was real?

After receiving the message, they cross-examined it with his mother and sister, who had also received it. The following day, a new reception was attempted with about 20 friends, which also took place. They were asked to go to the desert of Chilca on February 7th.

What happened on that occasion?

In Chilca, a strange glow appeared, and a light transformed into a metallic disc-shaped object with windows and colored lights. It rotated, projected a bright light, and then left at high speed. The group was told mentally that they "didn't come down in that moment because the group didn't know how to control its emotions" and that "there will be a time and a place."

Was Sixto Paz the only one that received the psychographic messages?

No. Within a month, at least 8 other people, both men and women, were channeling messages from beings like Oxalc, Kulba, Xanxa, and others, including female extraterrestrials.

How did the contact experience proceed?

A few days later, an excursion to Chilca was organized for his father and his research friends. A cylindrical object, estimated to be 150 meters in diameter, appeared at an altitude of about 1000 meters. Sightings continued in Chilca, with objects appearing individually or in formation. Sometimes objects divided into smaller ones called "Caneplas", described as electronic eyes or cameras.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of OVNI are UFO sightings, alleged extraterrestrial contact, and the investigation of anomalous aerial phenomena. The editorial stance, as indicated by the 'Ed.' notes and the article on Peter Brown's Derby sighting, emphasizes a commitment to seeking rational explanations and not blindly accepting all reports as extraterrestrial. The magazine encourages critical analysis, as seen in the debunking of purported Mars images and the investigation into the Derby lights. It also highlights the importance of detailed reporting and corroboration of sightings.

This issue of OVNI magazine, dated June 1974, focuses on themes of extraterrestrial contact, interdimensional travel, and potential future scenarios for Earth. The cover headline is 'A 'CLOSE CALL' FOR PLANET EARTH'.

The 'Xendra' Experience

The main article details an experience referred to as the 'Xendra,' which occurred in June 1974. The narrator, part of a group of about 50-60 people, was invited to have a 'more direct kind of contact' as preparation for future physical contact. The group was instructed to form smaller units of seven individuals. During this experience, the narrator approached a glowing half-dome, approximately 10 meters in diameter. A human-like silhouette emerged and invited the narrator closer. Overcoming fear, the narrator entered the dome and experienced sensations of burning, dizziness, and nausea. Inside, a being described as about six feet tall with a wide, oriental-looking face and scant hair, wearing a shiny garment, communicated telepathically. This being explained that the 'Xendra' was a dimensional door or threshold in Space-Time, capable of dematerializing an individual and projecting them elsewhere by canceling molecular cohesion and atomic weight.

The narrator was told they would travel to Morlen, one of Jupiter's moons, and that time would pass differently there. Upon returning, the narrator estimated five days had passed, but only fifteen minutes had elapsed on Earth. The group witnessed the narrator exit from the light.

Crystal City on Ganymede

During the experience, the narrator saw a city called Crystal City, characterized by domes and spherical buildings without sharp angles. This design was explained as being conducive to the flow of energies and avoiding negativity. The inhabitants, described as men, women, and children, were said to have no natural life on Ganymede, with a micro-climate and atmosphere created artificially, extending beneath the satellite's subsurface. These beings were said to originate from the Orion Nebulae, maintaining sexual division and contact, with their society based on the couple. They possessed highly developed telepathy and clairvoyance, leading to no divorce or infidelity, and governed through collective intuition rather than democratic elections.

The article questions the lack of evidence for such cities from recent space probes like Galileo and Hubble, which photographed Jupiter's moons in 1996. The probe detected water under Europa's ice and a magnetosphere on Ganymede, along with surface blotches possibly indicating vegetation and frozen water. Russian scientists from the University of Moscow analyzed Galileo's photographs, concluding that Ganymede's surface showed features resembling domes, roads, high bridges, tunnels, and mining excavations.

Purpose of the Xendra Experience and Future Modification

Oxalc, communicating through a greenish, bright screen within a truncated cone-shaped building, showed the narrator images of Earth's potential future. The tension on Earth was depicted as attracting a perilous possibility of an asteroid or comet passing too close, potentially affecting it gravitationally. The purpose of the journey was to alert others, particularly young people willing to commit to a message of change originating from within individuals, to create a chain reaction that would revert the planetary future.

The article addresses whether the future can be modified. According to the extraterrestrials, prophecies are given to alert and correct, not to be inevitable. The future is not unmovable, preserving free will. Positive prophecies require cooperation to manifest. Modifying the future involves believing in it, harnessing the power of the human mind through shared intention and faith, and fundamentally changing one's attitude towards life to be more optimistic, positive, and constructive.

Other Encounters and Contacts

The narrator's companions witnessed their exit from the light. Two weeks later, six other companions had similar 'Xendra' experiences. Subsequently, many others had individual or collective experiences. A specific incident on April 25, 1977, involved a Chilean corporal, Don Armando Valdéz, who, while on patrol, observed a light above a hill. He entered the light alone and emerged fifteen minutes later with a five-day-old beard and a watch showing a time five days ahead. He had undergone an identical experience but could not recall what happened inside the light.

Xendras as Interdimensional Crossings

The concept of 'Xendras' is explained in relation to quantum physics theories. Scientists studying particle acceleration have observed excited electrons that do not complete orbits but disappear and reappear on the opposite side, finding a 'shortcut.' These shortcuts, termed 'wormholes' or interdimensional folds, are hypothesized to exist in the Macrocosm as well, potentially explaining how extraterrestrials could travel vast distances and applicable to the 'Xendras.'

Continued Contacts and Juan José Benitez

Sightings and physical contacts are reported to be multiplying, with extraterrestrials sometimes observed stepping out of their craft in the desert. The Spanish reporter Juan José Benitez, author of several books on the subject, is highlighted. Benitez's life changed dramatically when, as a press correspondent for Agencia EFE, he witnessed contacts with extraterrestrials in the desert of Chilca, Peru, on September 7, 1974, seeing two UFOs. His experience led to his first book, 'OVNIS_S.O.S. a la Humanidad.' He later returned to Peru with another reporter, Manuel Mujica, for a programmed sighting near Lima, resulting in another book, 'Cien Mil Kilómetros Tras los Extraterrestres.'

Sixto Paz

Sixto Paz is presented not as a special person or prophet, but as a messenger selected by these beings to establish contact. His 'secret' is to act in accordance with the message and live truthfully, believing that life yields the harvest of what is planted.

'A CLOSE CALL' FOR PLANET EARTH

This section reports on a potential threat to Earth. Astronomers revealed that on January 30th, a 30m object, designated 2004 AS1, was on a four-minute collision course with Earth. Despite initial concerns and the need for evasive maneuvers, new data suggested the danger was not as severe, and the procedures for raising alarm were not being followed. The President's team was reportedly preparing to make the announcement, but the spaceflight headquarters decided to reset the course of the mission, sending the spacecraft to the Moon and Mars instead of Earth. The article notes that at 30km, the asteroid would cause more than just a 'fry-up' and could wipe out species. The threat was estimated to be significant, with a possibility of an asteroid or comet passing close enough to affect Earth gravitationally. The article mentions that astronomers recognized that a false alarm could harm their profession and that they are calling for more planning and less panic.

Tale Enders

This section contains brief reports:

• Wilbert Smith – New Scientist: A presentation by Andrew Johnson to PRA members about the accomplishments of Canadian scientist Wilbert Smith, including his alien contacts.
• Stardust Surprise: NASA's Stardust spacecraft encountered comet dust from Comet Wild 2, with some grains penetrating its defenses.
• UFO's Overfly Atomic Site in USA: Three star-like objects were observed in a triangular formation over the Hanford Atomic Production Site in Washington State on September 20, 2003. A previous contact over the same site in 1945 and a subsequent interception mission by US Navy Grumman Hellcats are mentioned.
• Pinxton Lights: Glen Hankin witnessed strange lights over Pinxton, Derbys, initially two lights that stopped and turned bright white, followed by four planes. Another light from the South also turned into a bright ball of light.
• 'AL' in Canada: An individual named 'Al' reported an encounter with a 'Flying Triangle' in 1992 and subsequent harassment. He offered to send a film detailing his encounter.
• 1909: Airship Buzzes a Beach in New Zealand: In July 1909, boys playing on a beach saw a huge illuminated object moving in the air, which reappeared the next night and headed out to sea.
• The Next PRA Meeting: Scheduled for Tuesday, March 30th, at the Royal British Legion, Allenton, Derby, featuring a video on 'Tunguska: Russia's Roswell' and UFO news.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around the possibility of extraterrestrial contact and visitation, the nature of reality and consciousness, and the potential threats and opportunities facing humanity. The magazine presents accounts of alleged encounters and experiences, juxtaposing them with scientific theories and observations. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into UFO phenomena and related subjects, encouraging readers to consider these possibilities and their implications for the future of humanity. The publication emphasizes the importance of individual change and collective intention in shaping a positive future, while also reporting on specific sightings and scientific developments.