SAT-urnus - 1980 No 1

Magazine Overview

Title: SAT-URNUS
Issue: Nr. 1, Årgång 4
Date: 1980
Publisher: Sala Amatörförening för Tvärvetenskap (S.A.T.)
Type: Tidskrift för UFO-logi, Astronomi, Parapsykologi m.m. (Journal for UFOlogy, Astronomy, Parapsychology, etc.)

Editorial Introduction

The editorial, written by Håkan, notes the slight delay in the issue's publication but reassures readers that good things come to those who wait. It announces the UFO-Sverige National Meeting in Enköping on March 22nd, featuring an open information session. Håkan reflects on the current state of science, suggesting that humanity may have reached a point where current scientific methods are insufficient for new discoveries, leading to a need for new directions in research. He criticizes the scientific community's potential intolerance and dogmatism, drawing parallels to historical religious institutions, and questions whether science might eventually lose credibility if it refuses to accept new facts.

Ball Lightning from the Sun

A brief article, "KLOTBLIXTAR KOMMER FRÅN SOLEN" (Ball Lightning Comes from the Sun), cites Soviet astronomer S. Vsechsvatskij. According to his theory, ball lightning may consist of plasmoids from the sun's interior. These plasma streams are channeled along the sun's magnetic field lines and can penetrate the Earth's atmosphere, transforming into ball lightning.

The Brain: Our Control Room

This section, part of a series titled "Människan som ingenjörskonst" (Man as an Engineer), draws from a book by John Lenihan. It explores the human brain's complexity, comparing it to a highly advanced computer but noting its alien construction and operation. The brain's incredible density of nerve cells (10 billion components), low energy consumption (20 watts), and efficient signal transmission are highlighted. Nerve impulses are described as electrical signals transmitted without loss, a phenomenon not easily replicated by current electronics. The process involves local chemical changes and ion movement within nerve cells. The brain's control room function is discussed, including the concept of 'decentralized computing' in the spinal cord for rapid reflexes, such as pulling away from a hot stove before the brain is fully aware of the danger. The brain is presented as having two main hemispheres, each capable of taking over the other's functions if necessary. The article also touches upon memory, noting its vast capacity and the brain's ability to quickly retrieve information, surpassing computers in this regard, though the exact location of memory is unknown.

The Brain's Structure and Function

The brain is described as not a discrete organ but a network of nerve tissue extending into the spinal cord. It's conceptualized as two computers: the lower brain (brainstem), responsible for vital functions like breathing and blood pressure, and the upper brain (cerebrum), which evolved later and is responsible for higher functions. The 'old brain' (brainstem) is linked to emotions like hunger and fear, and regulates appetite and body temperature. The cerebellum acts as the body's autopilot, controlling muscles for balance and complex movements. The upper brain, particularly the cerebral cortex, is responsible for learning, memory, emotions, and abstract thought, processing sensory input and controlling speech.

Without Pain

This short piece explains that the brain itself is not sensitive to pain. This is attributed to the body's efficient design, as the brain is protected by a thick skull, making a pain-warning system unnecessary.

Is There a Highest Temperature?

This article discusses temperature scales, mentioning the absolute zero point (-273.16°C or 0 Kelvin) and the possibility of achieving extremely high temperatures, far beyond those currently produced on Earth. It references the Sun's surface temperature (6,000°C) and the estimated temperatures within stars (billions of degrees). The existence of highly energetic celestial objects like quasars and pulsars is discussed, with theories suggesting they are related to collisions between matter and antimatter, releasing immense energy.

The Väddö Case

This is a detailed account of the Väddö UFO case from October 1959. Two carpenters, Stig Ekberg and Harry Sjöberg, were driving to their worksite on Väddö when their truck's engine died and headlights went out. They observed a large, silent, neon-lit object that hovered and then departed at high speed. After the object left, the truck started immediately. They found a warm, heavy, triangular metal piece at the site. Subsequent investigations and analyses of this metal piece are described. The fragment was sent to various laboratories, including one in Hälsingborg where it was broken into three pieces. It was later sent to Ing. Shalin in Sweden, who conducted analyses, finding its hardness to be exceptional, resisting even diamond tools and extreme heat. Further analysis at Berkeley University revealed its composition to be Tungsten Carbide, Cobalt, and a small percentage of Titanium, formed under immense pressure. The article notes that the metal fragment is highly sought after, and that Stig Ekberg and Harry Sjöberg have experienced subsequent unsettling events, suggesting someone is interested in the material.

Unsolved Mysteries

The Väddö Metal Fragment

The article continues to discuss the Väddö metal fragment, noting that its constituent elements do not typically exhibit magnetic properties, yet the compressed material strongly attracted a magnet. This puzzling aspect was noted by researchers at Berkeley University. It is stated that only two such metal fragments exist, with the whereabouts of the third unknown.

Unsolved Mysteries: Ball Lightning and Sudden Deaths

This section presents the findings of Dr. Maurice Faure, who proposed a link between solar flares and sudden deaths. His research, presented to the French Medical Academy, suggested that solar flares disrupt the body's electrical equilibrium, leading to a significant increase in sudden fatalities. This report was presented on March 2, 1927.

SVENSK UFO-80 Event Program

This section details the schedule for "SVENSK UFO-80," a week-long event in Västerås featuring lectures, film screenings, and discussions on UFOlogy, astronomy, parapsychology, and related interdisciplinary topics. The program includes talks by various experts, including UFO researchers, astronomers, meteorologists, and parapsychologists, covering topics such as UFO cases, the Keops pyramid, weather forecasting, the possibility of life in the universe, and the interplay between parapsychology and nature.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores the intersection of science, the unexplained, and the human experience. There's a clear interest in UFO phenomena, astronomical discoveries, and the mysteries of the human mind, particularly the brain. The editorial stance appears to be open-minded, encouraging critical inquiry into subjects that may lie outside mainstream scientific acceptance, while also acknowledging the importance of scientific methodology. The Väddö case serves as a prime example of the magazine's focus on documented, yet unexplained, events, emphasizing the need for further investigation and analysis. The inclusion of topics like ball lightning and the potential link between solar activity and human health suggests a broad interest in natural phenomena that challenge conventional understanding.

This issue of "UFO-Händelser" (UFO Events), published by Indian-Bulletinen, is dated November 1976 and is identified as issue number 29 of volume 6. The cover prominently features the title "UFO-Händelser" in large, stylized lettering.

Chief Seattle's Speech

The issue opens with a translation of Chief Seattle's famous speech from 1854. In it, he addresses the proposal to buy indigenous land, questioning the concept of owning the sky, the warmth of the earth, or the freshness of the air. He emphasizes the spiritual connection his people have with the land, viewing every part of it as sacred and part of a larger family that includes animals and natural elements. He contrasts this with the white man's approach, which he sees as taking what he needs without understanding or respecting the land, ultimately leaving behind a desert. He urges the white man to teach their children that the earth is their mother and that what happens to the earth also happens to them.

UFO Sightings (UFO-Händelser)

The magazine then delves into several UFO sighting reports from Sweden:

• Södermanland, Fagersjö (Stockholm), February 6, 1979, 20:00: Dentist Henrik Raber observed two UFOs for about five minutes near Lake Magelungen. Field researcher Annika Nordin's investigation is cited. The objects were described as moving about five times faster than a passenger plane and fifteen times larger than a star, with one being yellow and the other yellow with blue spots on its underside. They emitted bright light, comparable to a lighthouse, with no smoke or engine noise. They appeared to hover a few centimeters above treetops.
• Västergötland, Töreboda, March 1, 1979, 04:14: Fru Elisabeth Eriksson reported being woken by her dog and then seeing a large, round object pass over the house roof. Her dog became frightened, and a faint humming sound was heard. The object moved slowly, like a helicopter, and disappeared over the next rooftop. Her eyes watered, possibly from the bright light. Meteorological data from the time indicated cirrus clouds, good visibility, and a slight mist.
• Gästrikland, Österfärnebo, August 2, 1979, 21:00: Frans Jälkemo and nurse Derda Hansen observed a large, sharp red object traveling south near a brickyard. It appeared larger than a full moon and moved at the speed of a sport plane. After about five minutes, it ejected a smaller sphere of the same color. The event was completely silent.
• Närke, Kumla, August 17, 1979, 21:05: A couple, wishing to remain anonymous, reported seeing a light stronger than headlights near Hörsta. The object remained stationary, then approached to about 300-400 meters, appearing to be about ten meters in diameter. They drove away slowly, and the object then moved north at high speed, changing from a steady light to a flashing one. It had previously hovered about 100 meters above treetops. After about four minutes, it moved with helicopter-like speed towards the car before making a 90-degree turn and accelerating rapidly north. The report notes the common experience of mistaking UFOs for helicopters and the unusual silence.
• Dalarna, Fagersta, August 26, 1979, 19:05: Several people independently observed a yellowish-red object, about the size of a full moon, passing slowly. The duration varied from 30 seconds to several minutes. Office manager Alrik Bergman described seeing a circular object with a bright, glowing yellow-red light moving from north to south. He observed it for about a minute, noting its exceptionally clear and pure light. The weather was cloudy and misty with rain and strong winds.

Nikola Tesla: A Genius of the Century

This section is a biographical article about the inventor Nikola Tesla. It describes him as a genius who brought light to the world, likening him to Prometheus. Born in 1856 in Smiljan, Tesla displayed an extraordinary intellect from a young age, possessing a remarkable ability to visualize mathematical problems and their solutions. He was a gifted linguist, speaking eight languages, and could work for extended periods without sleep. His early life was marked by a desire to harness natural forces for humanity's benefit. Tesla's passion for electrical engineering led him to dedicate his life to research. He had an exceptional memory, able to recall entire pages of text years later. A key moment in his studies at the Polytechnic Institute in Graz involved a professor demonstrating a direct current (DC) machine; Tesla criticized the sparking and proposed alternating current (AC) as a superior alternative, a concept initially dismissed as impossible.

The article recounts an episode where Tesla, while walking with a friend in Budapest in 1882, had a sudden vision of the AC system, visualizing the entire machine perfectly. Despite his genius, Tesla often struggled with funding for his AC system development. He eventually formed a company with financial assistance. His inventions began to emerge rapidly, astonishing professional engineers. George Westinghouse became a close friend and supporter of Tesla's AC system over Edison's DC method, enabling the harnessing of power from Niagara Falls. Tesla's discoveries are listed as the rotating magnetic field, the AC motor, the polyphase system, and improvements to Edison's DC dynamo. He also invented the robot, high-frequency electricity, and oscillators. Notably, he demonstrated principles of radar forty years before its widespread use and invented the radio. He proposed a wireless system for global communication. Tesla's work extended to demonstrations of lamps that lit without wires and highly efficient, long-lasting lamps. Many of his valuable inventions were not commercialized.

Tesla envisioned transforming the Earth into a giant lamp, illuminating the night sky. He also discovered how to extract power from any point on Earth by creating a connection with the ground and filling the Earth with electrical vibrations, essentially a system for free electricity. This discovery, however, would have bankrupted large power corporations, thus it was not pursued commercially. Despite financial difficulties, Tesla persevered. He believed he would live to at least 150 years old and planned to write his autobiography. He died at 87 in 1943. His papers were confiscated by "The Custodians of Alien Property." Tesla stored most of his research in his memory, using visualization as a primary tool. He offered an invention to prevent World War II, which was rejected. The article concludes by stating that Tesla's technology will bring about a new era for humanity, requiring a higher level of understanding and ethics.

Astronomy: The Sun's Annual Movement

This section, Chapter 6, explains the apparent annual movement of the sun and its effect on seasons. It begins by describing the equinoxes (March 21 and September 23) when the sun rises exactly in the east and sets in the west, being on the celestial equator. At the summer solstice (June 21 or 22), the sun's rising and setting points shift north, resulting in longer days and a higher midday altitude. The winter solstice (December 21 or 22) sees the sun's rising and setting points shift south, leading to shorter days and a lower midday altitude. The text uses diagrams to illustrate these movements from different perspectives, including the North Pole, the Arctic Circle, and various latitudes in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

It explains how the observer's latitude affects the sun's apparent path. At the North Pole, the sun circles the horizon for six months. At the Tropic of Cancer (23.5° N), the sun can reach the zenith at noon on the summer solstice. At the equator, the sun rises and sets perpendicular to the horizon, resulting in shorter twilight periods. The article also touches upon the opposite seasons in the Southern Hemisphere, using Melbourne, Australia, as an example. It concludes by stating that readers can use these examples to construct the sun's paths for other geographical latitudes.

Mystery Solved: Bering Sea Currents

A brief article at the end discusses a mystery in the Bering Sea, a rich fishing ground between Alaska and the Soviet Union. Scientists discovered an unknown current flowing north from the Pacific Ocean, which pushes mineral-rich water from the seabed, providing nourishment for the abundant fish population.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The issue consistently explores themes of the unexplained (UFOs), scientific innovation and genius (Nikola Tesla), and fundamental natural phenomena (astronomy). There's an underlying respect for indigenous perspectives and a critical view of materialistic approaches to nature and land. The editorial stance appears to be one of curiosity, scientific inquiry, and an appreciation for visionary thinking, whether in the realm of technology or ancient wisdom.

This document is a flyer or announcement for an "INFORMATIONSPROGRAM" (Information Program) related to UFOs, published by UFO-SVERIGE, the national organization. The date indicated on the flyer is March 27, 1980, and the event itself took place on Saturday, March 22, 1980, at 14:00.

Event Details

The information program was held at Sandbroskolan in Enköping, Sweden. It was organized by Riksorganisationen UFO-SVERIGE (The National Organization UFO-SWEDEN) in conjunction with their national meeting. The event was described as a "stort informationsprogram" (large information program).

Program Content

The program featured several speakers and activities:

• Director Gösta Carlsson, Pollenkungen: Presented on the topic "Mitt möte med rymdvarelser" (My encounter with aliens).
• Professor Jens Tellefsen: Spoke on "Fysiken och UFO-login, var står vi?" (The physics and UFO logic, where do we stand?).
• Ingenjör Henry Svensson: Discussed "UFO-logi och demokrati" (UFO logic and democracy).
• Rymdjournalisten Eugen Semitjov: Gave a presentation titled "Framtiden i rymden" (The future in space).
• Film: A film screening was part of the program.
• Debattpanel: A debate panel was also scheduled.

Admission and Organization

The entrance fee for the event was 25 SEK. Attendees had the option to purchase tickets in advance by depositing 25 SEK into the bank giro account number 464129-6. Tickets would be collected at the entrance upon presentation of the postal receipt. The event was organized by Enköpings UFO-förening (Enköping's UFO Association).

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The document clearly indicates a focus on UFO phenomena, alien encounters, the scientific and logical aspects of UFOs, and their societal implications (democracy). The inclusion of a space journalist suggests an interest in broader space exploration and its future. The organization UFO-SVERIGE and its local chapter Enköpings UFO-förening are presented as the entities behind these discussions, suggesting a stance of promoting awareness and discussion around UFO topics.