SUFOI SKANDINAVISK UFO INFORMATION

Magazine Overview

This document is a newsletter or information bulletin from SUFOI (Skandinavisk UFO Information) detailing their Diskette Service for 1996, specifically issue number 3. The publication is in Danish and focuses on UFO-related content, astronomical information, and the organization's services.

Diskette Service 1996 No. 3 Contents

The primary focus of this issue is to inform readers about the contents of the latest diskette, Diskette 1996 No. 3. The diskette is described as being 'completely filled' with several items:

• Astronomy Film: An animation program allowing users to view a film showing the surface of Miranda, a moon of Uranus. This program is described as 'exciting' and provides a small film of Miranda's surface.
• Astronomical Images: High-quality astronomical pictures, including those from the Hubble Space Telescope, featuring the Orion Nebula, Saturn, and the star Betelgeuse.
• SUFOI Welcome Booklet: A newly published booklet from SUFOI offering practical information about UFOs and the organization itself. It serves as an introduction for new members.
• UFO-Nyt Texts: All texts from issue number 3 of 'UFO-Nyt' are included.
• SUFOI Newsletter: A new electronic version of SUFOI's newsletter, 'SUFOI Nyhedsbrev', is also provided.
• Databases and Lists: New databases and lists of Danish UFO observations from 1995 and 1996 are featured. The diskette contains 296 observations from 1995 and 51 from the current year (1996).

Future Diskette Contents

The document also teases the content of upcoming diskettes:

• Diskette 1996 No. 4: This diskette will include the complete text of SUFOI's report titled "Dobbeltmåner" (Double Moons), which details Danish observations of mysterious double moons. It will also contain a series of images of the aurora borealis (nordlys).
• Diskette 1997 No. 1: This future diskette will contain a substantial database of Danish UFO literature, listing over 300 titles with complete information and commentary on each publication. Additionally, it will include a collection of UFO photos, with one specific photo mentioned as being taken in 1995 on Mallorca.

Technical Requirements and Usage

To utilize the content on the diskette, particularly the new texts, users must have installed the 'Tekstdatabasen Info' software, which was distributed previously. The document provides instructions on how to install and use the various programs and files on the diskette, including:

• Astronomy Film Program: Instructions are given for creating a directory, copying files, and running the 'AAPLAY' program to view the animations. Users are advised to read the 'AAPLAY.DOC' file for guidance.
• Image Viewing: The astronomical images are in GIF and JPG formats and can be viewed using the 'CompuShow' program, which is also included on the diskette. Instructions are provided for navigating to the 'PICT' directory and selecting image files.
• Updating the Text Database: Users can automatically update the 'Info' text database with the texts from UFO-Nyt, SUFOI Nyhedsbrev, and SUFOI Velkomsthefte by typing the command `C:
• >A:OPDATER` while in the root directory (`C:
• >`).
• Using the Info System: The 'Info' system can be launched by typing `C:
• > INFO`. This menu-driven system allows users to browse through catalogs and texts. Further details are available in the 'INFO.TXT' file. If the 'INFO' command fails, alternative commands are provided.

Contact and Feedback

Per Andersen of Skandinavisk UFO Information is the contact person for any suggestions for improvement, errors found in the materials, or general comments. He can be reached via the SUFOI diskette service at the number 38 71 96 64.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the dissemination of UFO-related information and astronomical data through digital media (diskettes). SUFOI positions itself as a provider of comprehensive information, offering both raw data (observation databases) and curated content (newsletters, reports, articles). The editorial stance is one of active engagement with the UFO community, encouraging feedback and providing accessible resources. There is a clear emphasis on the organization's services and the value of its publications, aiming to keep members informed and engaged with the latest findings and materials in the field of UFO research and astronomy.