UFO Mail - No 066 - 2006

Magazine Overview

Title: Skandinavisk UFO Information
Issue: nr. 66
Date: January 24, 2006
Publisher: Danmarks UFO Forening (Danish UFO Association)

This issue of Skandinavisk UFO Information, a Danish publication focused on UFO phenomena, delves into various topics ranging from the perennial debate surrounding the moon landing to recent sightings and significant space exploration missions.

Månelandingen på programmet igen (The Moon Landing on the Program Again)

Authored by Ole Henningsen, this article announces the broadcast of a Canadian TV production titled "Sandheden om månelandingen" (The Truth About the Moon Landing) on DR 2. The piece reflects on the 1969 moon landing as a monumental technological and scientific achievement. However, it notes the growing number of people who believe the landing was a hoax, with conspiracy theorists citing insufficient technology and alleged errors in the photographic evidence. The article highlights that such a large-scale deception would have involved thousands, including Nobel laureates and governments, who would have had reasons to expose it. The Canadian documentary is presented as an effort to systematically address these conspiracy theories, arguing that building a rocket and flying to the moon would be significantly easier than orchestrating such a massive fraud.

Senest indberettede observation (Latest Reported Observation)

Also by Ole Henningsen, this section details a recent UFO sighting reported via www.ufo.dk from the Hjørring region on January 15, 2006. Two observers, working as night shift caregivers, reported seeing a peculiar object in the sky at 06:13 AM. They described it as a bright, luminous sphere, approximately the size of a handball, with blue/green hues and a light tail about half to a full meter in length on its right side. Their colleague observed an orange luminous sphere that appeared and disappeared instantly, without a tail. The observers stopped their vehicle to get a better look, noting the dark, clear, full-moon sky with a thin layer of clouds. They ruled out fireworks and shooting stars, questioning the nature of the phenomenon. The article concludes by noting that the observation closely resembles descriptions of meteors and that no other reports from the same time and region have been received yet.

Ildkugle over Danmark igen (Fireball over Denmark Again)

Authored by Ole Henningsen, this article reports on a bright meteor observed by several Danes on Tuesday, January 17, 2006, two days after the Hjørring sighting. The fireball, seen from locations like Højet on Falster and Geding near Århus, was visible for several seconds and described as greenish by observers. Initial reports suggest the meteor moved over southern Sweden. UFO-Sverige (UFO Sweden) received a report about the fireball, as it was also observed by Swedish witnesses and described as an unusually slow meteor in various colors. Lorenz Einarsson in Gothenburg described it as a bluish light with a tail and fire-yellow fragments, moving very slowly. Anna Fridström in Sisjön likened it to a type of horizontal fireworks.

Apokalyptisk søgen (Apocalyptic Search)

This section reviews an article by Thore Bjørnvig published in Weekendavisen (issue 03, January 20-26, 2006) titled "Søgen efter og jagten på liv andre steder i universet" (The Search for and Hunt for Life Elsewhere in the Universe). The review highlights Bjørnvig's article, which begins by quoting Carl Sagan's perspective that there is no room for the supernatural in the search for extraterrestrial life, focusing instead on super-intelligent beings. The article explores the theme of space exploration and the dream of finding and contacting non-terrestrial intelligence, referencing numerous science fiction films like "Star Wars," "Star Trek," "E.T.," and "War of the Worlds." It also mentions documentaries such as "National Geographic Channels Extraterrestrial" and James Cameron's "Aliens of the Deep," which explore potential life on exoplanets and deep-sea organisms. The review points to Danish popular science works, including Tor Nørretranders' "Frem i tiden" and an interview book with astronomer Michael Linden-Vørnle. The full article by Thore Bjørnvig is available online.

Af sted til Pluto (Off to Pluto)

Authored by Ole Henningsen, this article reports on the successful launch of NASA's New Horizons spacecraft on its journey to Pluto, the most distant planet in our solar system. The launch, which occurred on January 19, 2006, went as planned after several postponements. The spacecraft is expected to reach Pluto in July 2015. New Horizons is not designed to land on or orbit Pluto but will fly past it at approximately 50,000 km/h, with the closest approach estimated at 10,000 km. The first year of its journey will involve passing Jupiter, after which the probe will enter a dormant state until about 8 years later when it begins its final approach. This mission marks the first time Pluto and its moons will be visited by a spacecraft from Earth, and scientists eagerly await the data it will collect from this icy region.

Clyde W. Tombaugh med i rummet (Clyde W. Tombaugh in Space)

This article focuses on Clyde W. Tombaugh, the American astronomer who discovered Pluto in 1930. Tombaugh, who passed away in 1997 at the age of 92, had a distinguished career finding and cataloging asteroids and comets. As a special tribute, a small container with a portion of his ashes was placed aboard the New Horizons spacecraft. His widow, Patricia Tombaugh, attended the launch and noted that January 4th of that year would have been his 100th birthday, making it a fitting time for his ashes to embark on this journey. The article also clarifies that Pluto is not named after the Disney character but was suggested by an 11-year-old English girl, Venetia Burney. In UFO circles, Tombaugh is also known for having personally observed and described UFO phenomena on at least two occasions.

Mexicanske "ufo"-fotos fra 2005 (Mexican "UFO" Photos from 2005)

Authored by Ole Henningsen, this piece discusses UFO photos found online, specifically referencing a collection of Mexican UFO images from 2005 that were shared on a newsgroup. The author visited the provided link to view the photos but found the quality to be unimpressive. The article includes a screenshot of a webpage from Zippy Videos showcasing these images. It notes that the collection, presented by "The Journal of Hispanic Ufology" and titled "The UFO Evidence 2005," features a mixed array of photos with strange markings. However, the author concludes that they do not appear particularly convincing or unexplainable, finding them no more mysterious than most photos investigated in Denmark. Readers are encouraged to view the photos and judge for themselves. The section also includes a call for readers to submit their own interesting recordings or photos to Skandinavisk UFO Information.

Send ufo-mail til familie, venner og bekendte! (Send UFO-mail to family, friends, and acquaintances!)

This is a call to action encouraging readers to forward the UFO-mail to their contacts, allowing them to receive updates on new Danish and international observations, photographs, atmospheric phenomena, and offers on UFO-related materials.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue include the ongoing public fascination with the moon landing and its associated conspiracy theories, the reporting of recent unexplained aerial phenomena (UFOs and fireballs) in Scandinavia, and the exploration of space and the search for extraterrestrial life. The editorial stance, as reflected in the articles and the review of Bjørnvig's piece, appears to be one of critical inquiry, presenting evidence and arguments while encouraging readers to form their own conclusions. There is a clear interest in documenting sightings and promoting scientific investigation, balanced with an acknowledgment of the persistent public interest in the unexplained. The publication also serves as a platform for sharing information and encouraging reader participation.