OVNI - 2009 07 - July-August

Magazine Overview

Title: OVNI
Issue: July/August 2009
Publisher: JOURNAL OF THE PHENOMENON RESEARCH ASSOCIATION
Country: UK
Language: English

This issue of OVNI, 'The Journal for the discerning researcher', delves into a variety of unexplained phenomena, from historical UFO sightings and government investigations to modern-day crop circles and mysterious sounds.

Hot News!

Paul Ponssot, a French UFO researcher, gave a talk on June 30th to members of the Phenomenon Research Association (PRA) in Derby. His presentation, titled “Who is in charge of the world and the Alien connection”, discussed theories of subtle world population control by select organizations, linking them to groups like the Bilderberg Group and their alleged alien connections. The talk was filmed and a DVD is anticipated. Ponssot expressed his enjoyment of the evening, noting the audience's positive vibe.

Beyond Knowledge 2009

An advertisement promotes the 'Beyond Knowledge 2009' event on September 12-13 in Liverpool, featuring presentations by notable figures such as Jim Marrs, Steve Bassett, Peter Robbins, Nick Pope, and Larry Warren.

How the government probed Britain's greatest UFO mystery

This article, originally from 'Telegraph', reports on declassified Ministry of Defence (MoD) files revealing a top-level probe into a diamond-shaped aircraft sighted hovering above a Scottish village. The incident, which occurred on August 4, 1990, near Calvine, north of Pitlochry, was taken very seriously by the MoD, overriding normal procedures. The craft was photographed by two men, and military aircraft, identified as Harrier jets, were observed making low-level passes, despite none being operational in the area at the time. The disclosure is part of over 1,000 pages of UFO sighting documentation made public at the National Archives. The article notes a significant increase in UFO reports in early 2009, with sightings three times higher than the monthly average. Despite most sightings being explained, the Scottish event remains a mystery, with journalists being told that "no definite conclusions have been reached regarding the large diamond shaped object".

Mysterious Lincolnshire Triangle reveals UFO hotspot

Published in the 'Louth Leader', this article by Gemma Gadd highlights a potential UFO hotspot in the Lincolnshire region, identified by a triangle shape on Google Maps pinpointing several sightings. Nick Pope, former MoD UFO desk expert, suggests the area could be a hotspot, speculating about possible secret Russian reconnaissance aircraft or UAVs. The article mentions Eric Goring, who claims to have repeatedly witnessed 'alien spaceships' over Brinkhill. Sightings of strange craft off the Mablethorpe coast are also noted, including a recent incident where an object dematerialized. Robert Rosamond of BUFORA suggests that while many orange lights are explained as lanterns, a portion remain unexplained. The article questions whether black triangles are secret military craft or truly unidentified flying objects.

A Local Report From Eric Goring

Eric Goring provides a personal account of his sightings in the Louth area. He describes seeing two white/yellow balls of light moving slowly, and later, two triangles with red/white blinking lights. He notes that the lights pulsate, vary in brightness, can float, and become 'cloaked'. He recounts an encounter with five lights that moved towards him and then retreated. Goring also reports that his compass needle has reversed, now consistently pointing South, and believes the frequency of these sightings is diminishing, with objects now appearing at higher altitudes.

Phoenix Crop Circle May Predict the End of the World

This article from the 'Telegraph' discusses a 400-foot crop circle discovered in Yatesbury, Wiltshire, depicting a phoenix rising from flames. Crop circle experts suggest this formation may be a warning about the end of the world, coinciding with the end of the ancient Mayan calendar on December 21, 2012. Karen Alexander, a crop circle enthusiast, explains the phoenix as a symbol of rebirth and a new era. The article also mentions other recent intricate crop circles, including one that appears to be a coded representation of the first 10 digits of pi.

Campers treated to night-time display as 'UFO' lights move across the sky

Reported by the 'Daily Mail', this article describes a spectacular light show witnessed by campers in the Lake District. Glowing orbs were seen moving in formation, darting, fading, and lighting up. Witnesses described the lights as moving too fast to be Chinese lanterns and appearing to be self-propelled. Lucy Gray of Leeds described the lights as "dancing around in the sky" and moving in formation. The article notes similar unexplained illuminations have been spotted in Lincolnshire, Cambridgeshire, and Merseyside.

Have You Heard the 'Hum'?

This BBC News report by James Alexander addresses the 'Hum', an elusive buzzing noise plaguing people worldwide. The article features Katie Jacques from Leeds, who describes the noise as painful and constant. The phenomenon is noted as being worldwide but primarily heard in cities. The report includes an audio spectrograph from Derby showing a rumble from 20Hz to 60Hz and narrow band noise at 110 Hz and 145 Hz, which are inaudible to humans. The source of the Hum is suggested to be a combination of city traffic, industrial noises, and other unexplained sources.

UFO's of the 19th Century

An article by Cristina Aguilar revisits UFO sightings from the 19th century, predating the invention of the airplane. It highlights a famous account from the St. Louis Democrat in 1865 about James Lumley, a Montana trapper, who witnessed a UFO crash. The article details Lumley's discovery of a fragment with hieroglyphics and glass. It also recounts the well-known Aurora, Texas incident from the late 1800s, where an 'airship' reportedly crashed, leaving behind strange debris and an extraterrestrial being. The Denison Daily News is cited for a 1878 report of a farmer, John Martin, seeing a spacecraft.

Unusual Clouds

This section briefly explains 'fallstreak holes', a type of cloud formation characterized by gaps with dangling ice crystals, caused by supercooled droplets freezing and falling. It also reports on a 14-year-old boy, Gerrit Blank, who survived a direct hit from a meteorite traveling at 30,000 mph in Essen, Germany. Scientists are studying the magnetic fragment, and the article notes that most meteorites evaporate in the atmosphere or land in water.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of OVNI are the persistent presence of unexplained aerial phenomena throughout history and across different regions, the role of government in investigating (or not investigating) such events, and the human drive to understand the unknown. The magazine appears to adopt an open-minded stance, presenting various accounts and theories without definitive conclusions, encouraging readers to consider the possibilities. The editorial stance is one of diligent research and reporting on the 'phenomenon' from a discerning perspective.

This issue of OVNI magazine, dated June 19, 2009, focuses on two primary themes: the controversial NASA LCROSS mission to bomb the moon and the passing of prominent crop circle researcher Pat Delgado. The magazine also features reports on recent UFO sightings and a segment on the Pioneer 10 spacecraft.

NASA Moon Bombing Controversy

The lead article, "NASA moon bombing violates space law & may cause conflict with lunar ET/UFO civilizations," discusses the planned October 9, 2009, bombing of the moon by a NASA orbiter. This mission, part of the LCROSS (Lunar Crater Observation and Sensing Satellite) project, involves using a 2-ton kinetic weapon to create a 5-mile wide crater, allegedly to search for water ice. The article argues that this action is contrary to space law, specifically the U.N. Outer Space Treaty, which prohibits environmental modification of celestial bodies and mandates their use exclusively for peaceful purposes. The treaty has been ratified by 98 nations and signed by 125. The commentary suggests that the bombing could trigger conflict with known extraterrestrial civilizations on the moon, citing witnessed statements by U.S. astronauts Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong, and NSA documents regarding an extraterrestrial base on the dark side of the moon. The author posits that if the moon bombing is a hostile act, NASA and the U.S. government would be guilty of aggressive war crimes.

The LCROSS mission, which departed Earth on June 18, 2009, aims to fly over the moon's southern hemisphere and use its instruments and images from the lunar orbiter to identify a suitable crater for impact. An empty Centaur rocket, weighing two tons, will be guided into the target crater at 5,600 mph, creating a new crater. NASA's stated objective is to confirm the presence or absence of water ice in a permanently shadowed polar crater, which is crucial for future human activities on the Moon. The impact is expected to eject material from the crater's floor, allowing specialized instruments to analyze it for water (ice and vapor), hydrocarbons, and hydrated materials.

The Death of Pat Delgado

Several articles commemorate the passing of Pat Delgado on May 23, 2009. Pat Delgado is described as a significant figure in crop circle research, an ex-NASA scientist who worked on the Mariner Project at the NASA Deep Space Network Station in Woomera, Australia. His scientific background brought valuable insights to the investigation of crop circles and pictograms. He was known for his friendly and constructive attitude, often making joking references to the subject. He co-authored the book 'Circular Evidence' with researcher Colin Andrews, which is considered a benchmark in crop circle research. The author, Omar Fowler, recalls keeping in touch with Delgado and discussing theories about pictogram formation, including the involvement of microwave radiation. Fowler attended Delgado's funeral and offered condolences to his wife Norah, daughter Jan, and grandson Guy.

Colin Andrews also paid tribute to Pat Delgado, noting his passing at Winchester Hospital, Hampshire, England, at the age of 90. Andrews described Delgado as a compassionate, sensitive human being, an excellent engineer, and a reputable healer. He was a co-author and responsible for happy periods in Andrews' life. Andrews sent his condolences to Delgado's family.

Busty Taylor, a circle researcher and aerial photographer, shared memories of working with Delgado in the 1980s, investigating crop circles with farmers. Taylor recalled Delgado's enthusiastic pursuit of mysteries, quoting him as saying, "The world loves a mystery that cannot be answered." Taylor also mentioned shared experiences of strange noises and camera malfunctions during their field investigations.

Peter Davenport, Director of NUFORC (National UFO Reporting Center), expressed his sadness at Delgado's passing. He remembered Delgado's generous contribution to understanding the crop formation phenomenon, his measured approach, and his "old school" style. Davenport hoped Delgado had found a heavenly explanation for the phenomenon.

UFO Sightings and Reports

The "TALE ENDERS" section reports on several UFO sightings:

• High Wycombe: Since January 2009, all UFO sightings have been handled at RAF High Wycombe, a move described as 'significant' by extra-terrestrial experts.
• Derby, UK (June 20, 2009): Four separate bright objects were observed in Derby, each taking the same flight path one at a time. The second object went dark, showing only one light and spinning. The camera did not capture it clearly due to darkness, but the fourth object remained bright.
• Seattle, USA (April 30, 2009): A dark mass with three very dark red orbs or dark areas, appearing as orbs, was seen moving smoothly. It was described as a triangle shape, but no detail was visible other than the three orbs. The object made no sound and blocked out stars.
• Sunningdale, Surrey, UK (May 30, 2009): At 1:30 AM, an enormous disk with rotating lights, at least one mile across, was observed. The lights rotated in a controlled sequence around the periphery of the disk and seemed to follow the outbound southern track from Heathrow airport. The disk gradually disappeared into low clouds without any sound. The witness, a pilot instructor for 35 years, stated it was not an aircraft but a controlled craft. Another pilot later described multiple witnesses seeing a similar disk from a pub in Ascot.
• A Strange Light in Derbyshire (1969): A woman driving through a Derbyshire Dale reported that the entire sky lit up like daylight. The light illuminated the terrain clearly for several minutes. After her journey, the bonnet of her car was coated in ice, despite the recent drive.

Late News: The sudden death of American UFO researcher Bill Foster, co-author of 'The Black Triangle Abduction', on July 1st, is also reported.

Pioneer 10: The First 6 Billion Miles

A segment on Page 13 details the 25th anniversary and end of the Pioneer 10 spacecraft's mission. Launched on March 2, 1972, Pioneer 10 is now 6 billion miles away, traveling at 28,000 miles per hour towards interstellar space. It was the first spacecraft to travel through the asteroid belt, explore the outer Solar System, visit Jupiter, use a planet's gravity to change course, and reach solar-system-escape velocity. Its mission is nearing its end due to insufficient electrical power, but it will continue to coast and is expected to pass within about 3 light years of a nearby star, Ross 248, in about 30,000 years. Dr. Wesley T. Huntress, Jr., Associate Administrator for Space Science at NASA Headquarters, praised Pioneer 10 for its scientific discoveries and longevity, exceeding its original mission by almost ten times. The science mission is ending at the end of March due to weak power. The spacecraft's radio signal currently takes nine hours and ten minutes to reach Earth.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores themes of unexplained aerial phenomena, extraterrestrial life, and the potential for conflict or misunderstanding between humanity and non-human intelligence, particularly in the context of space exploration. There is a strong emphasis on questioning official narratives, especially concerning NASA's activities, and advocating for adherence to international space law. The editorial stance appears to be critical of military applications of space technology and supportive of peaceful, scientific exploration. The coverage of Pat Delgado's passing highlights the importance of dedicated researchers in the field of UFOlogy and crop circle studies, emphasizing their contributions and the personal impact of their work.