Skandinavisk UFO Information

Magazine Overview

Title: Skandinavisk UFO Information
Issue: nr. 76
Date: 2. november 2006
Publisher: Danmarks UFO Forening

This issue of Skandinavisk UFO Information focuses on upcoming local group meetings, recent astronomical discoveries, and a nostalgic look back at UFO coverage in Danish television archives.

Lokalgruppen Storkøbenhavn Meeting

The first article announces a meeting for the 'Storkøbenhavn' local group of Skandinavisk UFO Information in Copenhagen. Susanne Skovlund, the meeting leader, describes the group as a place for like-minded individuals to meet once a month for lectures, discussions, and shared experiences on various topics of interest. These topics can include UFOs, crop circles, the night sky, conspiracy theories, cryptozoology, and even ghosts.

The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 9th, at 7:00 PM at Vanløse Kulturhus. The venue is easily accessible via the Metro.

Evening's Topic: Planets or Not?

The main topic for the evening's lecture will be the recent redefinition of what constitutes a planet, a change that led to Pluto being reclassified as a dwarf planet after 76 years. Astrophysicist Michael Linden-Vørnle, a former vice-chairman of SUFOI, will present the lecture. He will discuss the current understanding of the Solar System and what to expect in the future. The lecture will also cover planets orbiting stars other than our Sun, known as exoplanets. While approximately 200 exoplanets have been identified, a "twin of Earth" has yet to be discovered, though new space missions may change this.

UFO Nostalgia: Tidsmaskinen

This section reviews the DR2 program "Tidsmaskinen" (The Time Machine), which explored the UFO archives of Danmarks Radio. The program aimed to show how societal attitudes have evolved over time, using UFOs as one example. The article highlights that the program featured archival footage from the 1960s onwards, offering a nostalgic look for older UFO enthusiasts.

Content of "Tidsmaskinen"

The program "Tidsmaskinen" is described as a journey through time, allowing viewers to witness changes in Danish perspectives on various topics, including smoking and child-rearing. The UFO segment included footage of American contactee George Adamski at Kastrup Airport in 1963, accompanied by SUFOI's later chairman, Erling Jensen. Adamski was later interviewed for the TV-Avisen.

The program also featured Denmark's most famous UFO incident from August 1970, with an account from police officer Evald Hansen Maarup. Additionally, Jyllands-Posten editor Orla Johansen recounted his experience of seeing a luminous sphere over the Århus racecourse. Per Andersen, a former chairman and current board member of SUFOI, discussed the "Projekt UFO-Data."

Viewers interested in seeing old archival clips of UFO phenomena, or "flying saucers" as they were often called, can re-watch the "Tidsmaskinen" broadcast on Friday, November 3rd, at 8:00 PM on DR2.

Daily Denmark: UFO Segment

For those interested in more recent footage, the program "Dagens Danmark" on DR1, broadcast directly from the Aarhus studio after the TV-Avisen, is mentioned. This program, airing on Monday, November 6th, at 7:00 PM, was planned to include a segment on UFOs.

The Delayed Space Shuttle

This article, also by Ole Henningsen, discusses the space shuttle Atlantis's mission to the ISS. Despite a successful mission, astronauts reported observing several small objects hovering near Atlantis, causing some concern. The article notes that Lars Kierulff from Portugal brought attention to this, and a video recording of one of these objects is available online. A NASA spokesperson also discussed landing-related issues in space. The article includes a link to a video clip and a still image of one of the small objects.

Send UFO-mail

An appeal is made for readers to forward the UFO-mail to friends and family to expand the readership. It mentions that subscribers will receive updates on Danish and international UFO observations, photographs, atmospheric phenomena, and offers on UFO-related materials.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently promotes local group activities and engagement within the UFO community. It highlights the importance of historical archives and media coverage in understanding the evolution of UFO beliefs. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into UFO phenomena, encouraging discussion and information sharing, while also covering astronomical developments and space exploration.