Rencontres Ufologiques - 2014 02 10 - No 028

Magazine Overview

This issue of "Les Informations du jour des Rencontres Ufologiques" (Issue 028, dated February 10, 2014) is published by La Fédération Francophone d'Ufologie and focuses on recent UFO-related events and discussions. The cover highlights a visit by ufologist Thibault Colingiard to Marrakech for UFO encounters and filming, alongside news from UFO meetings in Argentina and France.

Article: Aux Rencontres Ufologiques de Marrakech - Visite de Thibault Colingiard

The lead article details the visit of Thibault Colingiard, known for his UFO documentaries, to Marrakech. He took advantage of his trip to film UFO phenomena and conduct interviews for future projects. The article mentions that the UFO phenomenon was a frequent topic of discussion during his stay, interspersed with traditional meals and city tours. Colingiard is noted for his previous work, including a film about Nick Pope's visit to France and a DVD covering the Graulhet ufological congress.

Article: Se llevó a cabo la vigésima reunión del Café Ufológico de Corrientes

This section reports on the 20th meeting of the "Café Ufológico de Corrientes" held on February 5th at the Librería Capítulo 1 in Corrientes, Argentina. The meeting was attended by Mirian Cristina Alarcón, Alejo Corchet, Francisco Villagrán, and the author.

Article: Monte Hermoso UFO Sighting and Related Discussions

The meeting in Corrientes discussed a UFO sighting near Monte Hermoso, Argentina, where a supposed UFO was filmed emerging from the water. The discussion also touched upon an article by Aberrón about 'Fata Morgana' phenomena, which can create optical illusions like floating islands or ships. Additionally, a lawsuit filed by Rhawn Joseph against NASA regarding the investigation of a putative biological organism on Sol 3528 was mentioned, alongside initiatives for declassification by CEFORA.

Another topic was a reported sighting of an animal being abducted by a UFO near Puerto Gaboto, Rosario. The article also notes the distribution of the magazine "Alternativa OVNI" among attendees, praising its quality.

Article: Des nouvelles du CROPS de Toulon

This section covers events organized by CROPS in Toulon, France. A conference on "UFOs in History: From the Middle Ages to the Present Day" was held on February 1st, 2014, featuring over 50 attendees and more than 160 photos. The conference traced the history of UFOs from ancient artifacts to recent sightings. It also mentioned an upcoming event on February 16th with Bernard Hugues and Christian Doumerge discussing "Rennes le Château and its revealed secret."

Further CROPS events are listed, including a conference on "Ancient Pyramids and Builders" by Patrice Marty on March 1st and a call for witnesses for a UFO sighting on January 29th near La Moutonne.

Article: Soirée OVNI Paris - Gildas Bourdais Presentation

This report by Guy Loterre details a UFO evening in Paris on February 4th, 2014, featuring Gildas Bourdais, who presented his French translation of Leslie Kean's book, "OVNIS. Des généraux, des pilotes et des responsables officiels témoignent" (originally "UFOs. Generals, Pilots, and Government Officials Go on The Record"). The book compiles serious and well-documented UFO case files, including testimonies from high-level credible sources. Bourdais' presentation, supported by photographic and video evidence, detailed the book's contents and argued in favor of the extraterrestrial hypothesis, while acknowledging it remains unproven. The report mentions figures like General Denis Letty, former head of COMETA, and Yves Sillard, former director general of CNES, who support the extraterrestrial hypothesis. Other individuals mentioned include Belgian General Wilfried De Brouwer, Chilean General Ricardo Bermudez, Brazilian General José Carlos Pereira, and former Arizona Senator File Symington.

Article: Cinq boules orange dans le ciel - OVNI ou pas?

This article from "La Gazette du Val d'Oise" (February 5, 2014) features Yvan Molinier, a resident of Pontoise, France, who reported seeing five luminous orange spheres in the sky on January 1st. Molinier has compiled a detailed report and sent it to GEIPAN, the French agency for the study of aerospace phenomena. He is seeking other witnesses to corroborate his observation. The article notes that similar phenomena were reported in northern France, the USA, and Europe. The video of the sighting is available online.

Article: J'aime ou je n'aime pas mon UFOmania – Et je dis pourquoi !

This section of UFOmania magazine addresses a decline in subscriptions and explores potential reasons. It outlines four alternatives: increasing the price, modifying the content to be more attractive, continuing as is while hoping for a resurgence, or ceasing publication due to financial constraints. The article emphasizes that subscriptions are the sole revenue source for the association Planète Ovni. It discusses the price of the magazine, which has increased slightly over the years, and attributes the decline to economic factors and the rise of the internet. The content section highlights the magazine's commitment to presenting diverse perspectives and objective reviews of UFO-related books.

A survey is included for readers to provide feedback on various aspects of the magazine, including price, periodicity, page count, content, and preferred sections.

Article: Le paradoxe de Fermi et l'équation de Drake

This extensive section delves into two fundamental concepts in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence: the Fermi Paradox and the Drake Equation. It begins by introducing Enrico Fermi, the physicist after whom the paradox is named, and his famous question about the whereabouts of extraterrestrials. The paradox highlights the contradiction between the high probability of extraterrestrial civilizations existing and the lack of evidence for them. Several hypotheses are discussed, including Carl Sagan's idea of galactic colonization and Michael Hart's conclusion that the absence of Earth's colonization implies no extraterrestrial life.

The article then introduces Francis Drake and his equation, which aims to estimate the number of communicative civilizations in our galaxy. The equation's seven factors (R, Fp, Ne, Fl, Fi, Fc, T) are explained, and it's noted that current estimates suggest around 2,000,000 such civilizations exist. The "Wow!" signal, detected in 1977, is presented as a potential example of an extraterrestrial message that was not recognized at the time. The section concludes by inviting readers to vote in a poll on the "parlons-ovni.fr" website regarding the Fermi Paradox versus the Drake Equation and provides a link to a calculator for the Drake Equation.

Article: Les prochaines rencontres de Gérard Lebat

This section lists upcoming meetings and conferences organized by Gérard Lebat, Director of Communication for MUFON France and author of "L'Histoire des Ovnis au Maroc." Events are scheduled in Lyon, Montpellier, Marseille, and Toulon in May 2014, with varying participation fees and locations.

Article: Il viendra de Marrakech pour vous présenter au cours d'une conférence: Le MUFON France et l'Ufologie au Maroc

This section announces a conference by Gérard Lebat, who will present on MUFON France and Ufology in Morocco. The presentation will include an audiovisual montage and cover his ufological activities, the objectives and organization of MUFON France, the history of UFOs in Morocco (based on his book), the ufological situation in Morocco, and specific case reports from Morocco, including sightings near Martyl, Casablanca, Marrakech, and Imouzzer Kandar.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the reporting of UFO sightings and events from various locations (France, Argentina, Morocco), the promotion of ufological conferences and organizations (Fédération Francophone d'Ufologie, MUFON, CROPS), and in-depth discussions on theoretical aspects of ufology, particularly the Fermi Paradox and the Drake Equation. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, encouraging the sharing of information and diverse perspectives within the ufological community, while also acknowledging the need for scientific rigor and the ongoing debate about the extraterrestrial hypothesis. The magazine also addresses the challenges of maintaining a publication in the current economic climate and the evolving landscape of information dissemination.

This document is a flyer or program for a conference titled "L'HISTOIRE DES OVNIS Au Maroc et les enquêtes du MUFON" (The History of UFOs in Morocco and MUFON Investigations), presented by Association CROPS. The event took place on Saturday, May 17, 2014, at the Restaurant "La Bastide Verte" in La Garde, France. The main speaker was Gérard LEBAT, described as a Ufologist, Writer, and MUFON Investigator.

Conference Details and Content The conference featured a presentation by Gérard LEBAT, animated by Gilbert ATTARD. Attendees were invited to pose questions during a concluding debate. The event also promoted an ouvrage (work/book) titled "l'histoire des ovnis au Maroc" (The history of UFOs in Morocco), with a provided link to a PDF version and the website http://www.les-rencontres-ufologiques.com. The conference content included a "Catalogue des observations répertoriées à ce jour" (Catalog of observations recorded to date) and "Enquêtes et analyses de certains témoignages" (Investigations and analyses of certain testimonies).

Specific UFO Cases Mentioned Two specific UFO cases are highlighted: 1. Motorcyclists from the Moroccan Royal Gendarmerie observed UFOs at night while on duty. 2. A UFO entered the waters of a lake, emerged 1 km further, and ascended vertically into space.

Contact and Website Information Contact details for the event organizer, Association CROPS, are provided, including an email address ([email protected]) and a website (www.cropsciences.org). The associated website, "Les Rencontres Ufologiques," is described as a federating site dedicated to the diffusion of ideas, information, meetings, and articles related to the UFO phenomenon, aiming to support serious research. Visitors are encouraged to contribute their own information, meetings, articles, and reflections. Subscribers can receive a free newsletter via email ([email protected]).

Associated Organizations The document prominently features the MUFON (Mutual UFO Network) logo and mentions "MUFON FRANCE" and "Fédération Francophone d'Ufologie," indicating a strong connection to this international UFO research organization. The website http://www.mufon-france.fr is also listed.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance The overarching theme is the investigation and documentation of UFO phenomena, with a specific focus on Morocco. The editorial stance, as expressed by "Les Rencontres Ufologiques," is one of open sharing of information, supporting serious and sensible research, and encouraging community participation. The emphasis is on collaboration and the collective effort to understand the UFO phenomenon.