Circulaire CNEGU - No 14 - Series 1 - 1988 01

Magazine Overview

This document is a circular from CNEGU (Centre National d'Étude des Phénomènes Spatiaux) titled 'CIRCULAIRE CNEGU No 14', dated January 1988. It functions as a newsletter, disseminating information and requests among its members and interested parties regarding UFO and anomalous phenomena.

Messages and Information Requests

The circular begins with several messages and requests for information:

• 14.1 F. Vachon is looking for information on the distances at which ground-based civilian and military radars detect aerial objects.
• 14.2 Y. Chosson is seeking individuals or organizations capable of digitizing sounds.
• 14.3 M. Figuet is researching cases of 'Saturnian' UFOs of the 'Trans' type in Provence and Trinidad. He is particularly interested in a specific type of probe described as a ringed sphere, bearing the letters 'USA' and an inscription '6507 CX 8', similar to a case in Louroux-Beconnais. He questions whether this is a hoax or how such a probe could land without damage if it lacks a parachute.
• 14.4 F. DIOLEZ is collecting documentation on kites ('Cerf-volants') to create a 'misidentification' file.

Television Sightings

• A spherical saucer was featured in the film 'Explorers' by Joe Dante, shown on Canal+ on January 17, 1988. The film depicts three young Americans building a spaceship.

Events and Manifestations

• The next CNEGU session (the 29th) is scheduled for February 6th and 7th, 1988, in Nancy, France.
• Meetings in Lyon are planned for April 2nd, 3rd, and 4th.

Misidentifications

• In China, 200 witnesses reportedly observed two suns in the sky, which is suggested to be a rare meteorological phenomenon. Information is available via AESV on Minitel.

New CNEGU Files

• A new misidentification file, 'S5 / F 12 Astromodelling', has been published by CVLDLN.
• The CNEGU catalog of unusual UFO shapes has been released in a second, corrected, and augmented edition. It costs 10.00 FF and can be obtained from F. DIOLEZ.

Minitel LTO

• AESV is seeking correspondents. Consult LTO.

Miscellaneous Information (Infos en Vrac)

• The circular mentions 'RAELS', described as bio-manufactured beings created by the VOORS (E.T.), as featured in R. Laffont editions. It also notes an event in Paris on December 23-29, 1987, concerning the 'Raélien movement' and an invitation to meet extraterrestrials.
• Issue number 18 of 'La ligne bleue survolée ?' has been published and is available from J. Gerby. A subscription for two issues per year costs 50 FF.
• The CIGU directory is soon to be released.
• On February 1st, 1988, at 8:15 AM on RTL, unexplained 'loud noises' were heard within a house near Montpellier. Police and a parapsychologist from the University of Toulouse investigated and concluded it was likely a psychokinesis effect.

Observations

• The first observation of the year in the Vosges was identified as the planet Venus, a common misidentification. However, a more complex case involving a phenomenon describing an '8' shape has also been reported and is under investigation.
• Y. Chosson reported observations on January 19th, 20th, and 21st, 1988, in various French departments (40, 94, 87, 15), though details are scarce.
• M. Figuet reported a case of teletransportation in Australia heard on RMC, where a witness was transported along with their car on January 21st, 1988. Volcanic soot-like powder was found on the vehicle and is being analyzed.

List of CC Recipients

The circular lists numerous individuals (T. Finvidic, A. Gamard, F. Vachon, Y. Chosson, R. Robé, G. Munsch, D. Breysse, M. Figuet, F. Petrakis, R. Thomé, C. Zwygart, T. Rocher, R. Marhic, C. Maugé, Y. Bosson, F. Dumerchat, C. Soudet, E. Maillot, F. Marie, B. Mancusi, F. Bourbeau, F. Lagrange, F. Diolez) and indirectly, groups (J. Scornaux, G. Durand, M. Coste, CVLDLN, GFUN, G5255, ACEFI, GEPSI) who receive the circulars. The editor emphasizes that the circular's existence depends on reader contributions and welcomes feedback, critiques, and information.

Article: U.S.A. - 6507 CX 8: A Mysterious Object Discovered on a Road in Maine-et-Loire

This article details the discovery of a mysterious object near Le Louroux-Béconnais, Maine-et-Loire, France. Around midnight, an automobilist from Rennes spotted a strange object shining brightly on the road. Upon closer inspection, it appeared to be a miniature flying saucer, about 60 cm in diameter, encircled by a ring like Saturn. Inside, there was a symmetrical assembly of metallic boxes connected by multi-colored wires, with a fluorescent tube at the center and a chrome cylinder at the base, described as the 'nervous center'.

The object bore the inscription 'U.S.A.' in red relief, followed by the numerical code '6507 CX 8'. The article speculates if it could be a radio-electric probe for the upper atmosphere used by supersonic aviation meteorological stations, or a more secret exploration device. It notes that the discovery caused some stir in the local community.

The object's inventor, who found it near a castle, did not touch it and immediately alerted the gendarmerie, who took custody of the object pending notification of American authorities. The article describes the object as silent in movement and rapidly rotating. The transparent material made it nearly invisible at night, with only the light from the central tube and reflections from the metallic parts being visible, which could alarm observers.

It is stated that there is no definitive proof that the object is not natural until authenticated by specialists. The article concludes by noting that such phenomena contribute to the legends of the 20th century, similar to will-o'-the-wisps.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this circular are the collection and dissemination of UFO sighting reports, investigations into potential misidentifications (such as Venus), and requests for technical information related to detection and analysis. The editorial stance is one of open inquiry, encouraging member participation and the sharing of information, while also maintaining a critical approach by documenting misidentifications and seeking explanations. The emphasis is on scientific investigation and data collection within the field of anomalous phenomena.