Studiekreds Bladet - 1974 No 09

Magazine Overview

Title: STUDIEKREDSBLADET
Issue: 9
Volume: 1
Date: November 1974
Publisher: SUFOI Skandinavisk UFO Information
Country: Denmark
Language: Danish
Price: 2.00 kr.

This issue of Studiekredsbladet, the ninth in its first volume, marks the approach of its first anniversary. The editorial staff expresses gratitude to its readers and contributors, noting that while the magazine has completed a year, it faces financial challenges. The editorial highlights a perceived lack of engagement from Danish UFO groups, a point that has been previously raised.

Editorial and Publication Changes

The editorial section, titled "LEDER," discusses the magazine's operational status and future plans. The editors propose reducing the publication frequency to six issues per year, scheduled for February 15, April 15, June 15, August 15, October 15, and December 15. This change is intended to align with the publication schedule of UFO-Nyt and to manage financial resources more effectively. Despite the reduction in the number of issues, the annual subscription price of 20 kr. will be maintained. Each issue will be expanded to approximately 20 pages. The editors acknowledge the significant effort involved in producing each issue and express a hope for greater appreciation and support from the UFO groups.

Content Overview

The magazine features news and reports from various Danish UFO organizations:

• SUFOI Lolland-Falster: Reports on their meetings and activities, including discussions on local observations and astronomical films. They also mention plans for more active members' meetings.
• SUFOI Københavnsudvalg (Copenhagen Committee): This new committee was formed in October 1974, merging 22 members from the dissolved SUFOF with SUFOI. Their plans include promoting UFO-Nyt, organizing lectures, contacting local UFO groups, and collecting UFO reports.
• Nørholm UFO Gruppe: A summary of a meeting held on October 2, 1974, with attendees Ole Christensen, Torben Birkeholm, Ulla Kristiansen, Niels Jørgen Sørensen, and John Juhler. They discussed the two-year anniversary of an observation near Aalborg.
• Fredericia UFO Gruppe: This group is experiencing low attendance and is considering ceasing public meetings to focus on a smaller, closed UFO study group. They have struggled to attract members despite attempts to contact those who have attended meetings.
• Felsted UFO Gruppe: Kai E. Møller is initiating a new study group as part of AOF education, aiming to recruit at least 12 members. The group will delve into Møller's research on the Asta Solvang case.
• DEBATKASSEN (Debate Box): This section introduces an upcoming article series on Danish UFO organizations. SUFOI, I.G.A.P., FUFOS, and Dansk UFO Center were contacted for information. The series begins with I.G.A.P.

Focus on I.G.A.P.

The article series on UFO organizations opens with I.G.A.P. (International Get Acquainted Program). H.C. Petersen, the leader of I.G.A.P. in Denmark, is interviewed. He was involved in the founding of SUFOI in 1957 but left in 1965 due to differing views, particularly regarding George Adamski's work. I.G.A.P. focuses on public information through its publication UFO-Kontakt, lectures, and books. Petersen states that I.G.A.P. deals exclusively with UFO matters, which he believes encompass parapsychology, religion, and politics. He emphasizes that I.G.A.P. does not consider the UFO phenomenon a "puzzle to be solved" but rather a reality that needs to be understood and publicized. He believes people are "cowardly" for not accepting the evidence.

The Asta Solvang Case (Norway 1954)

This issue continues the investigation into the Asta Solvang case. The article details the initial report of two sisters encountering a dark-skinned man with long hair, who led them to a "flying saucer" that resembled two stacked plates. The craft then departed rapidly. However, subsequent newspaper reports, including one from Berlingske Tidende, suggested the event was a misunderstanding involving an American helicopter. The article presents several points that challenge the helicopter explanation, such as the man's appearance (long hair vs. short-cropped pilot hair), the UFO's humming sound, and discrepancies in the pilot's account of landing.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently promotes UFO research and information sharing among Danish groups. There is a clear emphasis on the need for better organization and communication within the UFO community. The editorial stance appears to be one of earnest dedication to the UFO subject, coupled with a pragmatic approach to publication challenges. The magazine aims to be more than just a repository for group activities, seeking to include broader UFO-related topics, though this has sometimes led to criticism of straying from the core focus. The issue highlights the ongoing efforts to investigate and present UFO phenomena objectively, even when official explanations are provided.

This document is an addition to a previous article published in SUFOI Lolland-Falster, issue number 4, volume 11, likely from September 1979. It focuses on claims made by Frede Melhedegaard regarding obelisks on the Moon and their connection to UFO phenomena.

Melhedegaard's Lunar Obelisk Theory The article presents a continuation of a discussion initiated by Ole Henningsen in a previous issue. Frede Melhedegaard, who had published articles in the trade journal ELEKTRIKEREN, is quoted extensively. His central assertion is that 14 obelisks, similar to those found in Egypt, are located on the Moon. These obelisks are reportedly positioned in such a way that their shadows, cast by the sun, form a geometric pattern that mirrors the construction of the three pyramids at Giza.

Melhedegaard states that these lunar obelisks were photographed by both the American spacecraft Lunar Orbiter 2 and the Russian satellite Luna 9. He mentions that the USSR has presented its images in newspapers and on television, and that Russian space engineer A. Abramow has reconstructed the placement of these structures. In the USA, engineer Peter Kolosino, associated with NASA, has published a book titled "Not of this World," which includes a chapter dedicated to obelisks on the Moon, complete with illustrations.

One of the illustrations in Kolosino's book is a photograph from Lunar Orbiter 2, accompanied by calculations. Melhedegaard notes that he has never seen the Russian photograph publicly, only references to it in various periodicals. He implies that this evidence, along with the treatment of ancient structures' technological sophistication, underscores the seriousness of his claims.

Reactions and Further Investigations The article notes that Melhedegaard's claims about lunar obelisks were considered by some to be unique proof of UFO existence and supportive of his theories. One group member, an electrician, was particularly engaged with Melhedegaard's articles in his professional journal and had begun the task of interpreting certain hieroglyphs from a technical standpoint, viewing it as an intriguing challenge.

Book Reference Details The author of the article confirms having Peter Kolosino's "Not of this World" on their bookshelf. The book, a Bantam Book Q7696 costing US $1.25, discusses the lunar obelisks on pages 145-147. This section includes two illustrations (numbers 16 and 17): one is the Lunar Orbiter 2 photo, and the other is the same photo with added calculations. The Russian photo is not mentioned as being included in this specific edition.

Personal Accounts and Descriptions An earlier, separate mention in the text describes figures as "half-dyre- and half-human-like figures with enormous feet and a mass of hair hanging down over their shoulders, their eyes deeply buried behind the veil of hair." This description is attributed to Kai E. Møller of Felsted, Denmark.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance The recurring themes in this excerpt are the existence of extraterrestrial intelligence, evidence of advanced ancient or alien technology on celestial bodies (specifically the Moon), and the interpretation of physical evidence and ancient symbols. The editorial stance appears to be one of presenting and exploring these claims, as evidenced by the inclusion of Melhedegaard's detailed arguments and the reactions of readers. The publication seems to be a platform for discussing anomalous phenomena and theories related to UFOs and ancient mysteries.