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Sign - No 20 - 1992 07-08
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SIGN is an interdisciplinary journal focusing on UFOs and other unexplained atmospheric and terrestrial phenomena. This issue, Volume 4, Number 20, dated July-August 1992, is published by Luc Bürgin and originates from Switzerland. It features a cover headline emphasizing its…
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SIGN is an interdisciplinary journal focusing on UFOs and other unexplained atmospheric and terrestrial phenomena. This issue, Volume 4, Number 20, dated July-August 1992, is published by Luc Bürgin and originates from Switzerland. It features a cover headline emphasizing its role as a journal for UFOs and unexplained phenomena.
Contents
Costa Rica in UFO Fever This article details a series of UFO sightings and related events that occurred in Costa Rica in April 1992. It highlights the experiences of Major Roberto Guevara and Captain Oscar Meono, who initially were skeptics but witnessed unusual lights and phenomena, including electrical power outages affecting vehicles and communication devices. The report mentions that approximately 15-20 police officers and some taxi drivers also observed these events. The article notes that official explanations attributed the power outages to a faulty line and the lights to atmospheric illusions, but questions these explanations due to the widespread effects.
The Ummo Mystery This extensive article delves into the 'Ummo' phenomenon, which involves alleged communications from extraterrestrial beings claiming to be from a planet called 'Ummo'. It discusses the history of mysterious letters received by individuals, including Spanish investigator Fernando Sesma and French scientist Jean-Pierre Petit. The article highlights the technical details within these letters, which Petit found too sophisticated for hoaxes. It references the Woronesch UFO incident in Russia as a key event that lent credibility to the Ummo reports. The article also touches upon the work of Andrei Sakharov and his theories about an 'Anti-World', suggesting a possible connection to the Ummo communications. Several alleged UFO landings displaying the Ummo symbol are described, along with physical evidence such as scorch marks and unusual materials found at landing sites. Jean-Pierre Petit's personal experiences and research are detailed, including a peculiar incident involving a mark on his jacket and hat.
Crop Circles Are Back This section reports on the reappearance of large pictograms, or crop circles, in England during the summer of 1992. Over 2000 formations had been counted by mid-July. The article mentions the appearance of approximately 20 small circles and triangular formations on June 13th. It also notes an encounter between crop circle researcher Pat Delgado and Doug Bower, one of the individuals who had previously claimed responsibility for creating crop circles, who remained silent about new allegations.
Sky Signs This review discusses the book 'Himmelszeichen' (Sky Signs) by Johannes and Peter Fiebag. The book reportedly draws parallels between UFO phenomena and Marian apparitions, suggesting the possibility of a superior extraterrestrial intelligence. The review describes the book as a provocative and convincing argument for accepting unexplained celestial phenomena and a milestone in pre-astronautics.
Egypt: New Discovery This brief report mentions an interesting discovery made by Erich von Däniken and AAS members in Egypt. They found precisely executed drillings in granite and diorite in Abusir, which appear to be machine-made.
Oldest Script? This short piece notes the discovery of what is claimed to be the oldest script in the world in Macedonia, a stone slab with inscriptions dating back to around 4800 BC.
AAS Meeting in Lüdenscheid This section provides the program for an AAS (Ancient Astronaut Society) meeting held in Lüdenscheid on August 22, 1992. It lists various speakers and topics, including Erich von Däniken on 'Opening and Outlook,' discussions on the 'Stone Library of Ica,' Maya civilization, Egyptian gods, and theories about Atlantis.
Pre-Astronautics Insider This section, curated by Hans-Werner Sachmann, presents a series of brief updates and news items related to pre-astronautics and unexplained phenomena: * 045: A re-release of Viktor Farkas's book 'Unerklärliche Phänomene' (Unexplained Phenomena). * 046: Research by Egyptologist Ahmed Osman suggests Jesus Christ was identical to Pharaoh Tutankhamun and married to Mary Magdalene. * 047: The world's oldest obelisk, a 2.20m high green limestone structure, was excavated near Cairo. * 048: Following a UFO wave in the former Soviet Union, China is also showing increased activity, with a UFO conference held in Peking and plans for an international conference the following year. * 049: The second book by Krassa/Habeck on Egypt is postponed to 1994; a book on 'discoveries that shouldn't exist' is due next year. * 050: American researchers suggest the European human lineage does not descend from the 'African Eve' due to significant differences in tooth enamel structure. * 051: Dr. Eugen Schweitzer proposes that Atlantis was located in Algeria, southeast of Biskra, near a salt desert.
Erich von Däniken's 'Der Götterschock' This section features an interview with Erich von Däniken about his new book, 'Der Götterschock' (The God Shock). He explains that the book explores the concept of 'god shock,' where technologically advanced visitors are perceived as gods by less advanced cultures. He uses the example of Christopher Columbus's arrival in America, where indigenous people initially viewed the Spaniards as gods. Von Däniken applies this concept to historical encounters and modern UFO experiences, questioning whether humanity has learned from past interactions and criticizing the media and institutions for downplaying or misrepresenting UFO phenomena.
Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance
The recurring themes in this issue of SIGN magazine are UFO sightings, extraterrestrial intelligence, ancient astronaut theories, and crop circles. The editorial stance, as suggested by the content and the publisher's involvement, is one of serious investigation into unexplained phenomena, challenging conventional explanations, and encouraging readers to consider the possibility of advanced intelligences and their potential impact on human history and understanding. The magazine appears to advocate for a more open and critical approach to these subjects, moving beyond mere speculation towards a deeper analysis of evidence and witness testimony.
This document appears to be a section from a German-language magazine, likely focused on unexplained phenomena, ufology, and historical mysteries. The content includes reviews of new books and a report on a UFO sighting.
Book Reviews and Announcements
New Books on the Turin Shroud The section begins by announcing two new books on the Turin Shroud scheduled for release in 1992. "Das Jesus-Komplott - Die Wahrheit über die Auferstehung" (The Jesus Conspiracy - The Truth about the Resurrection) by Holger Kersten and Elmar R. Gruber was announced by Langen Müller for August 1992. Following this, "Kriminalfall Golgatha - Der Vatikan und das Grabtuch Jesu" (Criminal Case Golgatha - The Vatican and the Shroud of Jesus) by Karl Herbst was slated for an October 1992 release by Econ. According to the information, both books are expected to assume the authenticity of the Shroud and promise exciting information.
This announcement is attributed to Walter Jörg Langbein from Germany.
Book Review: 'Das Licht der Pharaonen' A book review by Hans-Werner Sachmann discusses "Das Licht der Pharaonen" (The Light of the Pharaohs) by Peter Krassa and Reinhard Habeck. The book, spanning 256 pages with 41 illustrations and published by Herbig-Verlag in Munich, is noted for presenting a wealth of facts primarily related to the Egyptian deity Toth. The reviewer points out that the connection to the Turin Shroud is only made in the last 40 pages, questioning if the title is entirely fitting. Despite this, the book is said to offer substantial material for discussion. Some of the more far-fetched claims gain credibility upon closer examination and in the context of other unusual phenomena. However, the reviewer raises the question of whether Krassa and Habeck might be overemphasizing the theogony surrounding Toth, noting that ancient Egypt had numerous other deity groups with different hierarchies that could also be interpreted from a 'pra-astronautic' perspective. Krassa and Habeck argue that ultimately, everything traces back to Toth, suggesting that many ancient Egyptian deities were not persons but personified pieces of equipment. The book reportedly presents detailed arguments for these assertions and is recommended as a worthwhile new publication that encourages thought and critique.
Announcement: 'Gottes Würfel'
The publication of Johannes von Buttlar's new work, "Gottes Würfel" (God's Dice), is announced for the upcoming autumn. As is typical for von Buttlar's work, the book will address various topics related to the unexplained, with a particular focus on earthly evolution. It will also cover significant revelations by Robert Dean concerning "UFOs and NATO."