UFO Mail - No 062 - 2005

Magazine Overview

Title: Skandinavisk UFO Information
Issue: nr. 62
Date: 1. november 2005
Publisher: Danmarks UFO Forening

This issue of Skandinavisk UFO Information focuses on recent UFO/UAP-related events and phenomena, alongside a significant sale of used ufology books.

Ildkugle over Danmark (Fireball over Denmark)

This lead article, authored by Ole Henningsen, details a widely observed phenomenon on Wednesday, October 26, 2005, around 06:40 AM. Numerous Danes witnessed a very bright meteor, described as a fireball, across the country. A press release from the IMAX Tycho Brahe Planetarium confirmed the event, noting that the meteor was visible for several seconds and described by observers as a "fantastic beautiful sight." The object was seen from locations including Copenhagen and Skødstrup near Aarhus.

Initial observations suggested the meteor might have passed over southern Denmark, raising the possibility of fragments falling to earth. The article emphasizes the importance of collecting detailed observations to determine the meteor's trajectory. A web-site, http://as.dsri.dk/ildkugle/, was set up for reporting sightings.

The article explains the nature of meteors (commonly called shooting stars) as small stone lumps entering Earth's atmosphere at high speed. The compression of air in front of the stone heats it up, causing it to vaporize and the surrounding air to glow, creating the visible phenomenon. Michael J. D. Linden-Vørnle of the planetarium is quoted explaining this process.

SUFOI (The Danish UFO Organization) had only received one report at the time of publication. A 55-year-old man from Risskov near Aarhus reported observing a light phenomenon for 5 seconds at 06:38 AM. He described it as appearing in the southwest and disappearing at a 30-degree altitude towards the east-southeast, with a yellowish-red color. He further detailed seeing a horizontal, strong 'shooting star' with a long yellowish-red tail, and at its tip, it appeared to burn with red stars around a central bright blue light, questioning if it was a meteor or space debris.

More than 300 observations of the fireball

Lektor Henning Haack, curator of the meteorite collection at the Geologisk Museum in Copenhagen, reported that over 300 reports had been received. He stressed the importance of precise direction and altitude data to determine if any fragments of the fireball could have landed on land. He encouraged direct reporting via the previously mentioned web link.

An overview map was created showing the start and end points of the observations, with arrows indicating direction. The longest lines represented the most valuable data. Reports from Germany were also received, and Haack requested further observations, including from neighboring countries.

Not over Denmark after all!

Subsequently, Michael Linden-Vørnle from Tycho Brahe Planetarium clarified that the fireball did NOT fly over Denmark. He stated that the "Danish Fireball Central," a collaboration between the Astronomical Society, Geologisk Museum, and Tycho Brahe Planetarium, had received hundreds of reports. Observers consistently described a bright, white-green meteor visible for 2-4 seconds, calling it "magnificent" and "impressive." Preliminary analysis indicated the fireball did not pass over southern Denmark as initially assumed. Instead, it appeared to have entered from the North Sea over northern Germany (Schleswig-Holstein). If any parts survived atmospheric entry, they likely landed on German, not Danish, soil.

Reporting to the Danish Fireball Central at http://as.dsri.dk/ildkugle/ remained open, but searching for meteorite fragments on Danish ground was deemed unnecessary for this event.

Raketsky over USA (Rocket Cloud over USA)

Authored by Michael J.D. Linden-Vørnle, this section describes a spectacular light show in the sky over the western USA in late September 2005, caused by a rocket launch. On Thursday, September 22, 2005, local TV stations and authorities received numerous calls from concerned citizens who had witnessed a mysterious luminous cloud. The phenomenon was explained as a result of a rocket launch from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. Fuel droplets and water vapor in the rocket's exhaust froze into ice in the thin upper atmosphere, reflecting sunlight. The cloud's spiral shape was due to wind conditions at high altitudes.

Not the first time

This type of rocket cloud phenomenon is not new to residents of California and surrounding states. Launches occurring before sunrise or after sunset can produce these beautiful displays when the sun is at the right angle below the horizon to illuminate the rocket's exhaust while the sky darkens. Out of the 1,700 launches from Vandenberg AFB since December 1958, only a fraction have created such clouds.

Technology Tester

The purpose of the September launch was to place a military satellite named Streak into Earth orbit. The satellite is designed to test new technology and gather information about conditions in low Earth orbit. The mission is managed by DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) to ensure the US military remains at the forefront of technological development.

Brugte bøger til salg (Used books for sale)

This section announces a sale of used books from the SUFOI archives, featuring titles from the 1950s and onwards, many being rare books from the early decades of ufology. The books are offered at a 50% discount from their listed prices. Orders should be sent to SUFOI, Postboks 95, 6200 Aabenraa. Orders over 250 DKK will be invoiced, with a 35 DKK postage and handling fee regardless of order size. The sale includes a wide range of Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, and English titles on UFOs and related topics, with authors like Charles Fort, John G. Fuller, George Adamski, and many others listed with prices and condition notes (HC for Hardcover, PB for Paperback, and quality grades A, B, C).

A special offer allows purchasing all books as a lot for 990 DKK, a significant discount from the individual prices.

Tornado i Sibirien gav lokal ufo-alarm (Tornado in Siberia caused local UFO-alarm)

Authored by Ole Henningsen, this article reports on a tornado that hit the Khabarovsk region in Siberia earlier in the month, as reported by The Moscow News on July 6th of the same year (2005). The tornado caused significant damage, leaving behind dozens of dead birds and animals and felling trees over a 3 square kilometer area. This event led to local fears that something had fallen from space, fueling rumors of a UFO landing. Natalia Lukash, spokesperson for the local aid office, relayed these concerns to the RIA-Novosti news agency.

A multidisciplinary investigation group, including rescue personnel, regional ministry representatives, geophysicists, and medical experts, was dispatched on July 6th. They inspected the affected area by helicopter and on the ground, collecting air, soil, and water samples. The preliminary report concluded that the forest was felled by a small but powerful tornado. No further information emerged to suggest a connection with UFO phenomena.

The article contrasts the scale of this event with the famous atmospheric explosion over Siberia near Tunguska on June 30, 1908.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently covers sightings and phenomena related to unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) and meteors, providing detailed accounts and expert analysis. The editorial stance appears to be one of serious inquiry into these events, encouraging detailed reporting and scientific investigation, while also acknowledging the historical significance of ufology, as evidenced by the extensive book sale. The publication acts as a hub for UFO-related news and discussions within Scandinavia, bridging local reports with international events and scientific findings.

Title: UFO-Nyt
Issue: nr. 3, 1994
Publisher: SUFOI
Country: Denmark
Language: Danish

This issue of UFO-Nyt, published in 1994, focuses on "Ufoer i danske medier" (UFOs in Danish media), as detailed by Ole Henningsen. It serves as a comprehensive listing and a call for further contributions to the archives of SUFOI (Skandinavisk UFO Information).

Media Coverage of UFO Phenomena

The magazine extensively lists books and articles related to UFO phenomena that have been published over the years. Each entry typically includes the author, title, publisher, year of publication, and price in Danish Kroner (Kr.). The listings span a wide range of topics within ufology, from historical accounts and scientific investigations to more speculative theories.

Notable authors and their works featured include:

• Erich von Däniken: "Chariots of the gods?"
• Hilary Evans: "The evidence for ufos"
• Randall Fitzgerald: "The complete book of extraterrestrial encounters"
• W. Fry: "Atoms, galaxies and understanding" and "The white sands incident"
• Gavin Gibbons: "They rode in space ships"
• Waveney Girvin & Irving Greenfield: "Flying saucers common sense" and "The UFO Report"
• Loren Gross: "UFOs, a history 1947-1948" and "UFOs, a history 1949"
• Richard F. Haines: "Observing UFOs"
• Gerald Heard: "The riddle of the flying saucers"
• Allen Hynek: "J. The Hynek UFO Report"
• John A. Keel: "Our haunted planet"
• Peter Kolosimo: "Not of this world"
• Dino Kraspedon: "My contact with flying saucers"
• Jan S. Krogh: "The Hessdalen report"
• Brinsley Le Poer Trench: "The eternal subject, chariots of yesterday, ufos of today"
• Rafael Lefort: "The teachers of Gurdjieff"
• Coral Lorenzen: "Flying saucers" and "Flying saucer occupants"
• David K. Lynch: "Atmospheric halos"
• Graham McWane: "& The new ufo sightings"
• John Magor: "Our ufo visitors"
• Taves Menzel: "& The UFO Enigma"
• Aime Michel: "The truth about flying saucers"
• M. Minnaert: "The nature of light & color in the open air"
• P.D. Ouspensky: "Talks with a devil" and "The fourth way"
• Bryant & Helen Reeve: "Flying Saucer pilgrimage"
• Ivan T. Sanderson: "Invisible Residents" and "Uninvited Visitors"
• Idries Shah: "The way of the sufi" and "The Sufis"
• Jerome L. Stanton: "Flying Saucers: Hoax or reality?"
• Brad Steiger: "Strangers from the skies"
• Richard Tambling: "Flying saucers"
• Richard L. Thompson: "Alien identities"
• UPIAR: "Ufo phenomena, Vol. 1-4"
• Jacques Vallee: "Messengers of deception"
• Harold T. Wilkins: "Flying saucers on attack"
• George Hunt Williamson: "Road in the sky"

Several entries are in German (Tysk section), including works by Orfeo Angelucci, Narciso Genovese, Otto Hesse, Bob Renaud, Frank E. Stranges, and Karl L. Veit. There are also entries in Dutch (Andre section) by E. Banchs Roberto Enrique, Jean Bastide, Antonio Las Heras.

SUFOI's Archival Efforts and Call for Contributions

Ole Henningsen's article "Ufoer i danske medier" details SUFOI's long-standing commitment to collecting and archiving media coverage of UFO phenomena. SUFOI has been gathering these materials for over 45 years, with some efforts dating back to 1946. Initially, this involved manually collecting clippings, but for many years, they have utilized an newspaper clipping bureau. However, they acknowledge that some relevant articles might be missed by the bureau, especially those where 'ufo' is mentioned incidentally.

SUFOI actively encourages readers to contribute to their archive. If a reader encounters any mention of UFO phenomena in a newspaper or magazine, they are urged to send the material to SUFOI's address in Aabenraa. They also offer the option to scan the material and send it electronically. This collaborative effort aims to make the collection and registration of UFO-related media more complete for the benefit of all readers.

Furthermore, SUFOI also monitors electronic media, including radio and TV. They request that readers send any information about upcoming programs related to UFOs to SUFOI, so that this information can be shared with their UFO-nyt readers and their electronic UFO-mail subscribers.

Dissemination of Information

The magazine promotes the sharing of UFO-related information. Readers are encouraged to forward the UFO-mail they receive to their family, friends, and acquaintances. This ensures that a wider audience can receive free and non-committal updates on new UFO information, including Danish and international observations, photographs, atmospheric phenomena, and special offers on UFO materials.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring theme throughout this issue is the documentation and dissemination of UFO phenomena as reported in the media. SUFOI positions itself as a central archive and information hub for such phenomena in Denmark and Scandinavia. The editorial stance is one of active collection, preservation, and sharing of information, encouraging public participation to build a more comprehensive record. The magazine acts as a bulletin board for the UFO community, listing resources and soliciting contributions.