UFO Mail - No 018 - 2003

Magazine Overview

Title: Skandinavisk UFO Information
Issue: nr. 18
Date: 10. april 2003
Publisher: Danmarks UFO Forening

This issue of Skandinavisk UFO Information focuses on conspiracy theories, UFOs, and related phenomena, featuring a book launch, an exhibition, and astronomical observations.

Første danske bog om konspirationsteorier udkommer

The main cover story announces the release of the first Danish book on conspiracy theories, titled "Konspirationsteorier," on April 10, 2003. The book is published by Skandinavisk UFO Information and highlights 20 popular conspiracy theories. To mark the occasion, the book's author, Lars Bugge, held a lecture at Vanløse Medborgerhus on the same day. The lecture explored popular myths of the 21st century, including theories about the 9-11 attack being covered up, AIDS being a biological weapon, Elvis being alive, the Estonia sinking due to a bomb, aliens living among us, Princess Diana's murder by MI6, the moon landing being a hoax, and the existence of a cancer cure. The event had an entrance fee of 20 Danish Kroner, with limited space available. Further information was available from Susanne Skovlund at phone number 48 18 94 49. The book's website, www.ufo.dk, also features more conspiracy theories.

Ufoer og korncirkler på museum

This section details a new exhibition on UFOs and crop circles that has opened at the Lolland-Falsters Stiftsmuseum in Maribo. The exhibition is located in the 'Samlernes eget Rum' (Collectors' Own Room), where local collectors display their items. The exhibition features the work and investigations of Ole Henningsen, who collects accounts of UFOs and local crop circle investigations. Henningsen, an investment advisor by profession, developed an interest in UFOs in the mid-1950s and became an active member of SUFOI (Skandinavisk UFO Information) in 1959 after a specific event. Initially, he placed significant trust in authorities' explanations, which often attributed UFO reports to alien spacecraft. However, his research into space exploration and scientific disciplines led him to conclude that extraterrestrial life, as we know it, is unlikely on neighboring planets. His extensive investigations suggest that most UFO reports have natural explanations, such as aircraft, balloons, lasers, satellites, and astronomical objects. Despite this, he remains fascinated by the subject and continues to collect reports, emphasizing the need to investigate all phenomena, stating, "I don't believe in everything, but in that everything should be investigated!"

The exhibition showcases some of the events Henningsen has been involved with locally. It runs until May 1st. The article also touches upon the phenomenon of crop circles, noting their media presence for over 20 years. The first recorded crop circle on Lolland appeared in August 1995, leading to media attention for Henningsen. Over the years, six crop circles were documented in Lolland's cornfields. Henningsen photographed and registered these, finding them to be explainable by human activity, with no evidence suggesting extraterrestrial origins. He believes these were created by pranksters. The article mentions that in England, groups of artists and others treat the creation of crop circles as a sport or happening. Henningsen and a colleague even created a crop circle for a film and for a DR program. He notes that even complex crop circle patterns can be created by a few people in a few hours using simple means.

Henningsen's concluding remark on crop circles is: "Remember, extraordinary claims always require extraordinary evidence!"

The museum is open daily from 12 PM to 4 PM, except Mondays, until May 1st.

Jubilæum i rummet

This section, written by Ole Henningsen, discusses the International Space Station (ISS). It highlights that if an astronaut had been on board since its launch on November 20, 1998, they would have witnessed approximately 25,000 sunrises, as the ISS orbits the Earth 15-16 times per day. The current crew consists of two American astronauts (Don Pettit, Ken Bowersox) and one Russian cosmonaut (Nikolai Budarin). Their mission has been extended by about two months due to the Columbia shuttle accident. A new crew will replace them in about a month, but current supplies are sufficient, supplemented by a Progress cargo spacecraft. The ISS can be observed in the night sky as a bright, moving star. The article provides a table with specific dates and times (April 7, 8, and 9) for when the ISS is visible from Denmark, including its entry and exit points, maximum altitude, and direction. It also notes the distance to the ISS at different points of its passage. The ISS orbits at an altitude varying between 383 and 390 km. The article includes a star map indicating the ISS's path relative to planets like Saturn and Jupiter.

Flot IFO-foto

A brief caption accompanies a striking image, stating that Danish F-16 fighter jets are deploying flares, described as "light balls," to mark their presence in the airspace.

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Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently promotes an open yet critical approach to UFO phenomena and related topics. It encourages investigation and evidence-based analysis, as exemplified by Ole Henningsen's quote about extraordinary claims requiring extraordinary evidence. The editorial stance appears to be one of informed curiosity, presenting information on conspiracy theories, UFO sightings, and space exploration while maintaining a grounded perspective. The publication serves as a platform for sharing research, findings, and events within the UFO and paranormal community in Scandinavia.