UFO Mail - No 081 - 2007

Magazine Overview

Title: Skandinavisk UFO Information
Issue: UFO-Mail nr. 81
Date: 3. februar 2007
Publisher: Danmarks UFO Forening

This issue of Skandinavisk UFO Information delves into several intriguing topics within the realm of UFOlogy and related phenomena. It features reports on recent fireball sightings over Denmark, an upcoming meeting focused on the analysis of Danish UFO photographs, and a discussion of UFO sightings at Chicago's O'Hare Airport. Additionally, it highlights the naming of an asteroid after a Danish researcher and reviews a new issue of the UFO-Vision journal.

Fireballs Over Denmark

The magazine reports on significant fireball sightings over Denmark on January 25th and 27th, 2007. Henning Haack, curator of meteorites at the Geological Museum, explains that fireballs are intense shooting stars caused by larger rock fragments entering the atmosphere. He notes that these events are impressive and can sometimes result in meteorite falls. The report details the January 27th sighting, described by project leader Filip Steenholdt, involving a large, green, glowing sphere with a white tail observed moving south over Denmark and likely ending over Northern Germany. The January 25th fireball is highlighted as particularly significant because its trajectory suggested that fragments might have fallen in Denmark, specifically in the Stevns or Sydsjælland areas. The article includes a map showing observation points and the calculated trajectory of the fireball, and appeals for witnesses from southeastern Zealand, Lolland-Falster, and Bornholm to report their observations to www.ildkugle.dk. The Geological Museum also seeks any found fragments that might be meteorites, providing a link to a resource for identifying them.

Investigation of Danish UFO Photos

A meeting organized by the Lokalgruppen »Storkøbenhavn« (Copenhagen Local Group) of Skandinavisk UFO Information is announced for February 8th, 2007. The meeting's program features an examination of Danish UFO photographs. Ole Henningsen, a long-time SUFOI employee and editor for UFO-Nyt and the electronic UFO-mail, will present his work in SUFOI's photo department. He has been closely involved in analyzing mysterious images received by SUFOI over the past three years. The presentation will include examples from the archives and discuss the practical methods used for investigating photos and video clips, as well as some of the results obtained from recent submissions. The meeting is open to all, with a fee of 35 DKK to cover expenses.

O'Hare Airport UFO Photos

The issue discusses the UFO sighting at O'Hare Airport in Chicago on November 7th, 2006. Initial reports suggested it might have been an unusual weather phenomenon, but United Airlines employees, including pilots, described observing a mysterious, disc-shaped object. The object reportedly hovered without lights before ascending through the cloud cover. The article references a Chicago Tribune article from January 1st, 2007, that covered the incident. It also presents two photographs, allegedly taken by an airline employee on January 28th, 2007, showing the object. The employee claims to have uploaded the photos from their mobile phone but wishes to remain anonymous and avoid publicity, stating the quality is poor. The article notes that the credibility of these photos is questionable, with one appearing to be digitally manipulated and showing indoor reflections, suggesting it was taken inside.

Asteroid Named After Henning Haack

An asteroid, 7005 Henninghaack, has been named in honor of Henning Haack, a lecturer at the Geological Museum. Asteroids are kilometer-sized fragments of rock and metal orbiting the Sun. Haack has spent many years researching asteroids and meteorites, including participating in Antarctic expeditions to search for meteorites. The asteroid 7005 Henninghaack orbits the Sun between Mars and Jupiter, at a distance 2.4 times greater than Earth's from the Sun, and completes an orbit in 3.8 years. The article includes a graphic showing the asteroid's position in the solar system relative to Earth on February 2, 2007.

New Issue of UFO-Vision

The latest issue, number 9, of UFO-Vision, SUFOI's specialized journal, is announced. It is an A5-format publication of 60 pages, well-illustrated, and priced at 59 DKK. The issue features articles and interviews on various UFO-related topics, including: Clas Svahn on finding answers within; a portrait interview with ufologist Hilary Evans; an examination of panic and media-created deception by Robert Bartholomew and Hilary Evans; Peder Schultz's work on UFOs; reviews of "UFOs - A Century of Sightings," "Mysteries of the Past," and "A Dictionary of Cryptozoology"; Kim Møller Hansen's pieces on "Sandheden er ilde hørt" (Truth is Hard to Hear), "Fra gyser til guder" (From Horror to Gods), and "Hvor er beviserne?" (Where is the Evidence?); Jim Moseley's "Shockingly Close To The Truth!"; Per Borgaard's review of "Looking for Orthon"; Robert Sheaffer's new claim about the Roswell crash; and Kim Møller Hansen's review of "Firestorm," about James E. McDonald.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around the investigation of unexplained aerial phenomena, the scientific analysis of evidence (photographic and physical), and the dissemination of information within the UFO community. The magazine appears to adopt a stance of serious inquiry, presenting reports, expert opinions, and calls for public participation in data collection. There is a clear emphasis on credible research, with references to scientific institutions like the Geological Museum and the Astronomical Society, while also acknowledging the work of dedicated UFO organizations like SUFOI. The editorial stance encourages open discussion and the sharing of information, even when evidence is preliminary or photographic quality is low, as seen in the O'Hare case.

Title: Nyeste observationer (Latest Observations)
Issue Date: January 2007
Publisher: SUFOI (Skandinavisk UFO Information)
Language: Danish

This issue of SUFOI's publication focuses on recent unexplained aerial phenomena (UAP) sightings and related events in Denmark, alongside information about military night flying exercises.

Observation near Viborg (January 16, 2007)

The issue details an observation made by an individual in Viborg on January 16, 2007. While walking and talking on the phone, the observer noticed two lights approaching from a distance, appearing to be at a 90-degree angle relative to each other, spanning an area roughly equivalent to the width of the Big Dipper's handle. The observer initially considered them to be satellites but noted their speed was faster than commercial aircraft and even fighter jets at high altitudes. The lights were described as having uniform, slightly weaker intensity than surrounding stars.

Before meeting, the lights executed a sharp turn, adjusting their course by 45 degrees, and continued in a perfect parallel formation. The distance between them was approximately half the distance between two stars in the Big Dipper's handle. This formation flying continued for about 30 seconds, after which the lights slowed down to half their speed for a brief period before accelerating again, maintaining a constant distance.

The lights then began a slow, clockwise rotation while maintaining their linear formation. The midpoint between the two lights moved at the same speed and direction as the lights themselves rotated. As they moved towards the horizon in a south-westerly direction, they appeared to become less distinct and faded due to the city lights of Viborg.

F-16 Night Flying Exercises

Following up on the Viborg observation, the observer contacted FTK in Karup and learned that F-16 fighter jets were conducting night exercises for a five-week period, starting on the Thursday prior to the observation. The duty officer confirmed that flights were taking place at the same time and location as the reported sighting. Toke Haunstrup from SUFOI's Rapportarkiv noted this as an interesting observation with a plausible explanation. The publication anticipates more reports related to these night exercises.

A press release from Flyvertaktisk Kommando in Karup stated that pilots from Fighter Wing Skrydstrup were utilizing the five-week period (weeks 2-6) as it was optimal for night flying training. The exercises were scheduled to begin take-offs before 10:00 PM to minimize noise, and Fighter Wing Skrydstrup emphasized their commitment to minimizing disturbance to the surroundings.

Observation near Nykøbing Mors (January 20, 2007)

Another significant report comes from Nykøbing Mors, dated January 20, 2007. The observer, accompanied by their partner, was driving near Alsted around 7:00 PM when they noticed over half the sky in the north-northwest direction illuminated by a bright, neo-green/white glow. They described a circular 'center' from which the light seemed to radiate. Initially, they speculated it might be fireworks or an explosion from a nearby storage facility.

As they drove over a hill, they observed that the town of Flade appeared normal in the dark. They then decided to drive to Sø Bugt for a clearer view towards Thisted. During the drive, the observer's parents in Thy reported losing their TV2 signal, which the observer initially attributed to the Thisted mast possibly falling due to strong winds (20-25 m/s).

Upon reaching Sø Bugt, it was clear the Thisted mast had not fallen. Instead, characteristic red blinking lights were visible on the horizon, while Thisted itself was completely dark. After a few minutes, the lights reappeared, first in the northern part of Thisted, then the town center, after which normal lighting was restored.

The observer later discovered that there had been a power outage in Thisted, evidenced by their computer being off upon returning home. The next day, the observer searched the Thisted local newspaper's website and DR's regional news but found no mention of the incident. The author expresses frustration that the event, which was witnessed by multiple people and caused disruptions, was not reported in the media.

Further discussion with friends revealed that several people on Mors had also experienced a brief power outage and, in some cases, had experienced discolored water that morning. While one friend suggested the event might be related to high-voltage power lines in Thy being affected by the wind, causing a surge and subsequent outage, the observers felt this explanation did not account for the intensity and nature of the light observed.

The author concludes by stating their need to document the event to prevent it from being forgotten and invites further comments and information from readers.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are unexplained aerial phenomena and the importance of documenting such events, even when official explanations are available or when media coverage is lacking. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into UAP, encouraging public reporting and investigation, while also acknowledging the need to consider conventional explanations such as military exercises. The frustration over the lack of media coverage for the Thisted incident highlights a perceived gap in public information regarding potentially significant events.