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SUFOI Disketteservice - 1997 No 2
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This document is a scanned issue of 'SUFOI SKANDINAVISK UFO INFORMATION', specifically the 'DISKETTESERVICE 1997 NR. 2'. It details the contents of a floppy disk service provided by SUFOI, offering a substantial amount of UFO-related information and astronomical images.
Magazine Overview
This document is a scanned issue of 'SUFOI SKANDINAVISK UFO INFORMATION', specifically the 'DISKETTESERVICE 1997 NR. 2'. It details the contents of a floppy disk service provided by SUFOI, offering a substantial amount of UFO-related information and astronomical images.
Diskette Contents
The diskette is described as containing over 150 pages of exciting UFO material and 8 high-quality images. The content is broken down into several key areas:
New Astronomical Photos
- This section highlights new and spectacular astronomical images, including:
- A photo of Mars taken by the Hubble Space Telescope in March 1997.
- The most detailed photo of the Moon Io, captured by the Galileo probe in April 1997.
- An animated series of images showing Io's rotation.
Hessdalen Phenomena
A comprehensive review of the Hessdalen phenomena, accompanied by photographs, is presented.
Swedish Observations
This part covers recent events in Sweden, offering several exciting observations and a summary of all observations made in Sweden during the year.
Controversial Video Review
Paul Fuller has provided an in-depth report, nearly 40 pages long, examining all aspects of a controversial obduction video.
World War II Observations
Anders Liljegren from AFU in Sweden has compiled a catalog of all UFO observations made worldwide during World War II.
UFO-Nyt and Newsletter Updates
Content from 'UFO-Nyt' issue number 2 and 'Nyhedsbrevet' (Newsletter) issues 2 and 3 of the year are included.
Danish Observation Databases
New databases and lists of Danish UFO observations from 1996 and 1997 are provided. Specifically, there are 223 observations from 1996 and 48 from 1997.
Technical Information and Usage
To utilize the texts and files from the diskette, users must have installed the 'Tekstdatabasen Info' (Text Database Info) program, which was previously distributed. Instructions are provided for updating this database by typing `C:\>A:OPDATER` from the root directory. The 'Info' system itself can be started by typing `C: > INFO`.
Users are guided on how to transfer the image files to their hard drive by typing `C:\>A:OBS`. The images are in GIF and JPG formats and can be viewed using the 'CompuShow' program, which is also included on the diskette. Instructions are given on how to navigate and view these images.
Data Structure and Language
The observation data is available in dBase IV format and as text files. For international exchange, the observation details are presented in English. Each entry includes fields such as Date, Time, Duration, Location, Number of Witnesses, Colours, and possible Identification.
Contact Information
For any suggestions for improvement, errors found in the materials, or general comments, readers are encouraged to contact SUFOI's diskette service at 38 71 96 64 (Per Andersen).
Specific Content Details
- Astronomical Photos: The diskette includes `MARSSM97.GIF` (Mars, March 10, 1997), `IO4A.JPG` (Moon Io orbiting Saturn, April 1997), and `IOANIMA.GIF` (animated Io rotation).
- Extra Documents: In the `\UFONYT\EKSTRA` catalog, users can find `SANTILLI.TXT` (Paul Fuller's review of the Santilli video), `WW-SIGHT.TXT` (Anders Liljegren's WWII observation compilation), and `HESSDAL.TXT` (description of Project Hessdalen). Three photos from Hessdalen (`H1.GIF`, `H2.GIF`, `3LIGHTS.GIF`) are also included.
- Swedish Observation Files: Files like `S-JAN-97.TXT`, `S-FEB-97.TXT`, `BRAVIKEN.TXT`, `HALLEFO.TXT`, and `NAVEKV.TXT` provide overviews of Swedish sightings.
- Observation Databases: The diskette contains `OBS1996.DBF` (223 observations from 1996), `OBS1996.NDX`, `OBS1997.DBF` (48 observations from 1997), `OBS1997.NDX`, and corresponding ASCII text files (`OBS1996A.TXT`, `OBS1996B.TXT`, `OBS1997A.TXT`, `OBS1997B.TXT`).
Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance
The recurring themes in this issue are the dissemination of UFO information through digital media (diskettes), the intersection of UFO phenomena with astronomical observations, historical UFO cases (WWII), and the cataloging and database management of sightings. The editorial stance appears to be one of providing comprehensive, well-researched information to enthusiasts, encouraging data sharing, and facilitating access to these materials through user-friendly digital services. The focus is on factual reporting and providing resources for further study.