OVNI

Magazine Overview

Title: OVNI
Issue: May/June 2005
Publisher: Journal of the Phenomenon Research Association
Country: UK
Price: £1 +pp UK: 2 Euros incl.pp

This issue of OVNI magazine, dated May/June 2005, presents a collection of articles exploring various unexplained phenomena, including UFO sightings, astronomical events, and geological mysteries.

Solar Myth

The article "Solar Myth" discusses the activity of the sun, challenging the predictable cycle of solar maximums. It highlights that despite expectations of a quiet period, the sun has shown surprising activity with large sunspots, solar flares, and CMEs. The unpredictability of these events is emphasized, particularly for astronauts travelling in space. Researchers like Hathaway are studying sunspots to improve forecasting, which is crucial given the increasing reliance on sun-sensitive technologies and future space missions to the Moon and Mars.

Orange Ball Lights Sighted Near Draycott

This section features an e-mail from Phil W. describing a sighting on April 16, 2005, near Draycott, Derbyshire. He witnessed a bright reddish-orange light, which was later joined by two more orange lights. The objects made a weird noise, moved erratically, and then faded. Phil W. seeks an explanation and mentions a similar incident reported by Omar Fowler. A report from the Leicester Space Centre, with assistance from Graham Allen of SUFOG, indicates that there was no significant solar or space weather activity on that date, ruling out atmospheric or space-related phenomena as an explanation for a static opaque disk.

View The Latest Extraordinary UFO Photographs

This section presents two photographic examples of UFO activity. The first is a still from a video showing UFOs over Mexico, presented by Jaime Maussan. The second is a color photo of UFO activity over an Ontario farm, taken by Al May. Both images are presented as evidence of ongoing UFO sightings.

Minnesota USA -- Delta Shaped Craft

This article recounts a sighting on Labor Day weekend in September 2003 near Big Round Lake, Minnesota. Thirteen witnesses observed a huge, black delta-shaped craft with bright red lights moving slowly overhead. The craft executed a sharp 90-degree turn without banking and then rapidly accelerated. Military aircraft were reportedly scrambled to chase the object. The Duluth News Tribune published an article detailing the event after receiving numerous calls.

New Russian Spacecraft Kliper to Replace Soyuz, U.S. Shuttles

This news brief reports on the development of the Kliper spacecraft by Russian space authorities. It is intended to replace the outdated Soyuz and U.S. shuttles for transporting people and cargo to the International Space Station. Anatoly Perminov, head of Roskosmos, praised the Kliper, noting its capacity for up to six people and a projected lifespan of 25 flights. Proposals have been submitted to the European Space Agency, and NASA is also studying its production and use. Perminov stated the Kliper would be more effective than Soyuz and less expensive and more reliable than U.S. shuttles, with potential for flights to the Moon and beyond by 2015-2020.

Strange Spots on Mars

This article discusses a NASA image released on July 25, 2004, showing unusual geological features on Mars, dubbed the "Fortune Cookie photo." Scientists at Malin Space Science Systems, operating the Mars Orbiter Camera, described some spots as fortune cookie-shaped. The article explains that these are likely dusty dunes shaped by wind, with steep slopes indicating wind direction. The image covers an area of about 1.9 miles wide. The editor questions the analysis process and NASA's potential concern about discoveries.

Mysterious Blasts From Space

An article by Clyde Lewis reports on scientists monitoring strange energy blasts from space since December 22, 2004. These surges, occurring for at least five years, are happening at the poles and may be linked to weather pattern changes or extraterrestrial bodies. NASA reported that an explosion between Sagittarius and Scorpius on December 27, 2004, released immense energy, affecting satellites and Earth's upper atmosphere. The author connects this event to the Southeast Asian tsunami and relates it to the imagery of the Star card in the Major Arcana tarot deck, symbolizing celestial events and divine figures.

Hints of Cosmic Crash at Serpent Mound

This article by Bill Sloat details the discovery of an "unearthly substance" 1,412 feet beneath Serpent Mound in Ohio. Scientists found quartz crystals with flaws similar to those at nuclear test sites and moon rocks, suggesting a massive energy burst and cosmic crash. Rock samples showed high concentrations of iridium, a rare metal typically found near Earth's molten core, indicating an impact from a meteorite or comet. Geologists suggest Serpent Mound sits on a slightly oblong crater. The article also touches on the iridium layer found globally, linked to the extinction of dinosaurs, and speculates on the builders of Serpent Mound and their connection to this ancient impact site.

The Beginning

By Russell Kellett, this personal account describes two significant events from 1988 and 1990. The first incident involved seeing a blinding light from the sky while riding a motorcycle, followed by flu-like symptoms and a raw, red face. The second incident, in 1990, involved encountering a bright ball of light and a tunnel-like phenomenon on a bypass, leading to a period of lost memory. The author later recalled being in a circular room with tall figures. These experiences sparked a lifelong thirst for knowledge about unexplained phenomena.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of OVNI magazine revolve around unexplained aerial phenomena (UFOs), cosmic and astronomical events, and geological anomalies. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into these subjects, presenting witness accounts, scientific findings (even speculative ones), and personal experiences. There is a clear interest in challenging conventional explanations and exploring possibilities beyond the mainstream, particularly concerning extraterrestrial or unknown forces influencing events on Earth and in space.

This issue of OVNI magazine, spanning pages 10-14 and dated May 2005, features a collection of articles on UFO sightings, encounters, and related phenomena, alongside astronomical observations and brief news items.

Personal Encounters and UFO Group Formation

The issue begins with an account from Russell Kellett, who describes a startling incident where he was lying in bed and witnessed figures with a black, shiny, mirror-like appearance enter his room. These figures projected the appearance of giants and communicated verbally, showing him images. His sister and mother were also involved in the aftermath, with his mother expressing unease and his sister questioning if the house was haunted. Later, Kellett shared these experiences with a friend who had read about similar phenomena, leading to the formation of a UFO group. Kellett also recounts a personal sighting of a 'big bright ball of light' in the night sky, which hit him with a flash, and subsequent video footage showing 'free balls of light' flying down. He also mentions a similar incident involving a friend filming two bright balls of light from his bathroom, from which streaks of light descended.

Peru – Crashed Craft Recovery

Marine Corp Lance Corporal John Weygandt recounts his experience in Peru in March 1997, where he was part of a team sent to secure a crash site. He describes finding a large gash in the land and a craft buried at a 45-degree angle in a cliff. The craft was dripping a greenish-purple syrup-like liquid that damaged his clothes and burned his hair. It was humming and had a slowly turning light. Weygandt estimated the craft's size to be ten meters in width and about 20 meters in length, shaped like an egg or teardrop. He felt a 'presence' and believed the creatures were trying to communicate telepathically. He noted that Department of Energy personnel were already present and that he and his friend were arrested, with their gear confiscated. Weygandt speculates that the facilities were built to track UFOs and that the craft may have been shot down by a HAWK missile.

UFO Spotted In Cyprus

This section reports on a UFO sighting by a British resident on the Nicosia-Larnaca highway in Cyprus. The man described seeing a bright white sphere of light hovering slowly, which then sped up at an incredible speed, disappearing from view. He noted that other motorists had also slowed down to watch. Police and the Larnaca Airport Control Tower reported no UFO sightings, though an official mentioned radar occasionally registering 'Angels' that disappear after three revolutions. Ioannis Fakas of the Fakas Institute of Astronomy investigated a crop circle but deemed it man-made. He believes most UFO sightings are explainable and does not think aliens visit Earth. Linda Leblanc and John Knowles of Pyschognosia, who investigate paranormal incidents, stated they have seen UFOs on several occasions and believe there is evidence to support UFOs, possibly linked to military testing.

The Evening Sky - May 2005

This article provides astronomical observations for May 2005. Jupiter is highlighted as the most prominent planet, visible all night. Saturn is in the western sky, and Venus reappears at the end of the month. Mars is getting brighter in the morning sky. The full moon occurs on the 26th, with a waxing gibbous moon passing close to Jupiter on the 19th. The article discusses the profound relationship between humankind and the Moon, its influence on lunar myths, and the derivation of the word 'month' from 'Moon'. It also touches upon pagan Celtic rituals associated with May 1st (Bealtaine), such as the Maypole and fertility rites.

Tale Enders

This section contains several brief news items:

• A report from BBC News about a child admitted to hospital after a 'prolonged stay in a weightless environment'.
• Information about Near Earth Asteroid (NEA) “2005 ED318” which will make a close fly by on May 24th, 2005.
• A report from New Zealand mentioning colder weather, earthquakes, and a shallow seismic event near Matata.
• An image of Saturn's moon Epimetheus captured by the Cassini spacecraft, described as pockmarked and billions of years old.
• A sighting of a black triangle hovering over Hopkinton, New Hampshire, USA, on March 31, 2005, with three white lights and a red light on the bottom.
• An announcement about a LATEST INTERNATIONAL ENQUIRY for PRA membership from West Bengal, India.
• Details about UFOTREK, a UK UFO sightings information line.
• Information about UFODATA organizing 'The Great British UFO Show' in Leeds on October 1st, 2005.
• Details for the next PRA meeting in Derby on May 24th, 2005, featuring a video of 'UFO's Over Birmingham' and a UFO book raffle.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO sightings, alien encounters, and the investigation of unexplained phenomena. The magazine appears to present these accounts with a degree of seriousness, encouraging readers to share their own experiences and providing contact information for various UFO research groups and information lines. The editorial stance seems to be one of open inquiry, acknowledging the possibility of phenomena beyond conventional explanation, while also including scientific perspectives such as astronomical observations and the statistical likelihood of explainable UFO sightings. The inclusion of the 'Tale Enders' section suggests an interest in a wide range of unusual events, from space phenomena to unexplained terrestrial occurrences.