Pegasus - Vol 17 No 4

Magazine Overview

PEGASUS, Volume 17, Issue #4, dated September 2, 2004, is published by the Surrey Investigation Group into Aerial Phenomena (SIGAP). The issue features articles on crop circles, Mars exploration, ancient astronaut theories, SETI, alien abductions, and the search for extraterrestrial life.

True or Fake?

This section, attributed to G.M. (likely Gordon Millington), discusses the phenomenon of crop circles. The author notes the increasing complexity and beauty of these formations but states that understanding them has not progressed since early investigations. The piece contrasts the 'crudities' of early crop circle makers like Doug and Dave with the skill of their successors. The author expresses skepticism about whether recent formations have a terrestrial origin, questioning if they carry any discernible message. A favorite crop circle, which stated 'We are here,' is mentioned as a fake, though its meaning was understood.

Going to Mars

This article by Zecharia Sitchin explores NASA's search for water on Mars and its implications for finding life. Sitchin references the success of NASA's Spirit and Opportunity rovers and the European Space Agency's Mars Express mission. He points out that evidence of Mars being a watery planet was present in photographs from decades prior, as detailed in his book 'Genesis Revisited.' Sitchin posits that the official search for water is indirectly a search for life, and that the vision of sending humans to Mars is a long-term goal. He provocatively suggests that travel between Earth and Mars by intelligent beings has already occurred tens of thousands of years ago.

The Sumerian Evidence

This section delves into ancient Sumerian texts and illustrations that purportedly describe the Anunnaki, beings from the planet Nibiru, who visited Earth. The texts suggest that Mars served as a 'Way Station' for their space travel. Evidence cited includes a circular tablet in the British Museum depicting space travel routes and a depiction on a cylinder seal showing a route between Jupiter (Dilgan) and Mars (Apin). The Anunnaki are said to have traveled to Earth in groups of fifty, with the first team establishing ERIDU in the Persian Gulf. The texts also mention 600 Anunnaki deployed on Earth and 300 operating shuttlecraft between Earth and Mars.

A Space Base on Mars

Continuing the discussion on Mars, this section argues that maintaining a space base on Mars would have required water. The 'Fishman' attire of depicted astronauts suggests bodies of water on Mars. The Anunnaki are credited with using Mars not just as a stopover but as a permanent space base, with structures and roads, as evidenced by photographs from NASA's Mariner-9 and Viking-1 missions, particularly in the Cydonia region with its famed 'Face.' The author questions why NASA avoids investigating areas like Cydonia, suggesting it might be to avoid finding evidence of intelligent life rather than microbial life.

Searching - Or Avoiding?

This part questions NASA's approach to searching for evidence of water on Mars. The author implies that the search is an indirect effort to find evidence of 'life,' but focuses only on microbial life. The avoidance of areas like Cydonia, which show potential artificial structures, is seen as indicative of a reluctance to find evidence of intelligent extraterrestrial life. The term 'Extraterrestrials' is noted as being taboo for those involved in space missions.

Crop Hoaxer Who Came Full Circle

This article by SIGAP speaker Nick Redfern features an interview with Matthew Williams, who was convicted of being a crop circle hoaxer. Williams admits to creating crop circles but believes that supernatural or alien forces play a role. He became involved in crop circles 12 years prior, initially believing in paranormal explanations. After friends admitted to making them, he learned their techniques and began creating them himself. Williams claims that his own formations attract 'weird phenomena,' including balls of light and unusual electromagnetic interference. He suggests that crop circle makers might be unconsciously working with paranormal forces. He was convicted for criminal damage in 2000 but gained notoriety, lecturing internationally. Williams believes that while he is called a hoaxer, there is an unexplained or paranormal angle to crop circles that works through humans, a perspective he feels many researchers avoid because it doesn't sell books.

The Secret Sojourners

Extracted from 'UFOs and Humanity' by Gordon Millington, this piece details a case involving Dr. X, a physician who suffered severe war wounds and a recent leg injury. He reported seeing two identical UFO discs that merged into a single object, which then vanished. Following this encounter, his war wounds and recent injury healed spontaneously and rapidly. This was followed by a series of extraordinary events, including encounters with a mysterious individual named Monsieur Bied, who facilitated teleportation and time travel experiences for Dr. X. The article suggests that entities controlling UFOs may be intimately concerned with human affairs and that the concept of 'angels' might encompass more than just spiritual beings.

Are There Alien Messages in Our DNA Strands?

This section discusses the theory proposed by Professor Paul Davies of Macquarie University that extraterrestrials might have left messages within human DNA. Davies suggests that instead of using radio waves, aliens might have incorporated information into the human genome, possibly through alien viruses. Scientists have discovered sequences of 'junk' DNA that appear stable and could potentially contain such messages. Davies believes that a computer could be used to find patterns in this DNA, which might reveal evidence of tampering and could contain a detailed history of an alien civilization.

Encounter with ET a Step Closer

Written by Elaine Monaghan, this article reports on the discovery of two new planets that are considered potential candidates for alien life. These planets, orbiting stars in Leo and Cancer, are described as being Earth-like in size. The discovery was made using the 'radial velocity' technique. The article highlights the ongoing competition among astronomers to find exoplanets and suggests that the discovery of Earth-like planets could lead to the discovery of microbes, 'furry creatures,' or even intelligent life within the next few decades.

Earthling Shapeshifters

Authored by Bill Winkler, this article explores the phenomenon of shapeshifting in the context of alien abductions. It suggests that Earthlings may possess an innate ability to shapeshift, similar to the extraterrestrials described in abduction accounts. The article describes a common abduction scenario where small humanoids levitate a sleeping person and pass through a window pane. It posits that passing through glass is easier due to its simpler molecular composition compared to walls. The author suggests that evidence of this phenomenon could be found through forensic examination of crime scenes, photography, X-rays, and aura imaging. Hypnosis is also mentioned as a method to retrieve details of abduction activities, including the passing through glass.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of PEGASUS magazine revolve around the unexplained, particularly UFO phenomena, extraterrestrial life, and ancient mysteries. There is a consistent exploration of evidence, both ancient and modern, that suggests non-human intelligence has interacted with Earth and humanity. The magazine appears to adopt a stance that encourages critical examination of official narratives and promotes the investigation of unconventional theories, from ancient Sumerian accounts of space travel to the possibility of alien messages in our DNA. The articles often question established scientific or governmental positions, suggesting a hidden reality or suppressed information regarding UFOs and extraterrestrials.

Title: Pegasus
Issue: 21
Volume: 20
Date: August 22, 2004
Publisher: SIGAP
Country: U.S.A.
Language: English

This issue of Pegasus focuses on a variety of unexplained phenomena, including the controversial 1908 Siberian explosion, recent UFO sightings, and potential evidence of extraterrestrial life.

The Great 1908 Siberian Explosion: UFO Meets Comet?

The lead article revisits the 1908 Tunguska event, where a massive explosion devastated a large area of Siberian forest. While mainstream science attributes the event to a comet or asteroid impact, Russian researcher Yuri Lavbin has spent 12 years investigating the phenomenon. Lavbin, president of the "Tunguska Spatial Phenomenon" Foundation, proposes a theory that a comet collided with an extraterrestrial space vehicle. His team claims to have found two strange, cube-shaped black stones and a large white stone, dubbed the 'reindeer stone', which they believe are remnants of this collision. Lavbin supports his theory with satellite photos showing 'footprints' of a spaceship and a comet. However, the scientific establishment remains sceptical, with some suggesting the stones could be fragments of machinery found in the oil-rich region.

UFO Encounters and Sightings

The issue highlights several UFO sightings and encounters:

Goodwood Revival Festival Sightings

Simon Anderson, a UFO witness and experiencer from West Sussex, has documented a recurring incident at the Goodwood Revival Festival in the UK. In 2003, he captured footage of an unknown flying object with unusual flight characteristics appearing dangerously close to two airplanes. In 2004, he witnessed and taped a similar event where a mysterious object flew through a formation of three WWII fighters at high speed. Anderson's ability to sense and detect such presences is noted, and his case is presented as part of a broader pattern of experiencers documenting UFO phenomena.

Aldershot Sighting

A mystery object was sighted over Aldershot, UK, on September 4, 2004. A couple described it as a shiny, cigar-shaped cylinder that moved randomly and flew horizontally, vertically, and diagonally, unlike any known aircraft. Air traffic control and the Army confirmed they were not flying such an object.

London Triangle of Orange Lights

On July 29, 2004, a witness in London observed a strange, bright, motionless orange light hanging in the air. Through a telescope, the light appeared to have three lobes in an equilateral triangle configuration. The event lasted five minutes.

Russian Astronaut's Space Encounter

Former Soviet astronaut Vladimir Kovalenok reported seeing an unidentified orbiting object, about the size of a finger, through a porthole of the Salyut orbital station. He called his partner to witness it, and the object then exploded, leaving smoke and splitting into two pieces. Kovalenok stated, "I do not believe it when astronauts say they have never seen anything extraordinary in space."

Life Came From Space

This section discusses the ongoing research into the Orgueil meteorite, which fell in France 140 years ago. Astrobiologists, including NASA's Richard Hoover, are examining samples for evidence of extraterrestrial microfossils. Preliminary findings suggest the presence of fossilized cyanobacteria within the meteorite, a discovery that challenges current understanding of life's origins and raises questions about terrestrial contamination.

UFO Crash Retrieval Conference

The 2nd Annual UFO Crash Retrieval Conference was announced, scheduled for November 12-14 in Henderson, Nevada. The event promises to be a public forum dedicated to evidence of crash retrievals, featuring a lineup of notable speakers in the UFO research field.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores the UFO phenomenon from a perspective that is open to unconventional theories and personal testimonies. It highlights research that challenges mainstream scientific consensus, such as the Tunguska event and the possibility of extraterrestrial life in meteorites. The editorial stance appears to support the work of independent researchers and experiencers, providing a platform for their findings and encouraging further investigation into unexplained aerial phenomena and related subjects. The inclusion of contact information for various researchers and organizations suggests an aim to foster a community of interest and collaboration.