UFO Mail - No 188 - 2014

Magazine Overview

Title: Skandinavisk UFO Information
Issue: nr. 188
Date: November 30, 2014
Publisher: Danmarks UFO Forening

This issue of Skandinavisk UFO Information focuses on a special Christmas offer for a collection of books and discusses topics related to UFOs, alien life, and scientific perspectives on the universe.

Christmas Offer: 'Fakta & Myter' Book Series

The main feature is a "Jule-tilbud" (Christmas Offer) on a 6-book package from the "Fakta & Myter" series. This series aims to explore UFO-related themes, issues, and experiences, serving as a guide to the often confusing world of UFO phenomena. The offer provides a discount of kr. 275 compared to the normal price, with the package costing kr. 299 instead of kr. 574. The offer is limited to 5 packages and is valid until December 18, 2014, or while supplies last. Postage and handling cost an additional kr. 35.

The six titles included in the package are:

• Area 51 (61 pages, kr. 89): Explores the mystique and conspiracy theories surrounding the U.S. Air Force base in Nevada, including rumors of aliens and alien spacecraft.
• Roswell (59 pages, kr. 89): Investigates the 1947 crash near Roswell, New Mexico, and the subsequent military cover-up, examining the development of the Roswell myth.
• Aliens (44 pages, kr. 89): Discusses scientific perspectives on UFO abductions and the experiences of individuals who believe they have been abducted, referencing the case of Betty and Barney Hill.
• Nærkontakt (Close Encounters) (53 pages, kr. 89): Focuses on close-up UFO observations and encounters, where witnesses report seeing mysterious objects or flying craft, sometimes in conjunction with alien beings, raising questions about extraterrestrial visitation.
• UFO-styrt (UFO Crashes) (56 pages, kr. 89): Covers historical accounts of crashed alien spacecraft and alleged government cover-ups. It highlights cases like the Aurora mystery (1897), the Rendlesham Forest incident (1980), the Berwyn mystery, and a near-miss incident in Denmark (1985).
• Bermuda Trekanten - og andre myter (Bermuda Triangle - and other myths) (86 pages, kr. 129): This book acts as a catch-all for various mysteries and phenomena linked to the UFO myth, including archaeoastronomy, Nazi "wonder weapons," crop circles, men in black, cattle mutilations, the Bermuda Triangle, and alleged manipulation by intelligence agencies.

A review from Dansk BiblioteksCenter praises author Kim Møller Hansen for maintaining a professional and analytical distance, presenting a well-written and concise exploration of the Roswell UFO myth.

Scientific Perspectives on Life in the Universe

The issue also features content related to scientific inquiries into extraterrestrial life and the universe. It mentions an appearance by SUFOI chairman Kim Møller Hansen on DR's P3 radio program "Gandhi" on November 24, 2014, where the topic of "life in space" was discussed. The program also featured astrophysicist Tina Ibsen.

Two video lectures are highlighted:

• "Er Jorden almindelig, men livet unikt?" (Is Earth ordinary, but life unique?): A video lecture by Uffe Gråe Jørgensen, astrophysicist at the Niels Bohr Institute, exploring the implications of exoplanet discoveries for the likelihood of life elsewhere in the universe and the Fermi paradox.
• "Fra Big Bang til liv i universet" (From Big Bang to life in the universe): A video lecture from a series on exoplanets, discussing whether Earth is unique or one of many habitable planets and how to detect signs of extraterrestrial life. It mentions the discovery of the first exoplanet fifteen years prior and highlights NASA's Kepler mission. This video was produced by The Compound for the Niels Bohr Institute in 2010.

SUFOI Activities and Membership

The magazine includes information about SUFOI's activities and how to support the organization.

• SUFOI Annual Report 2014/15: A 30-page report is available online at ufo.dk, summarizing articles previously published in UFO-Mail. Members of SUFOI's Støttekreds (Support Circle) have received a print of this report.
• UFO Reports: Readers are encouraged to read UFO reports on www.ufo.dk under the "Observationer" section.
• Membership Appeal: SUFOI, run by volunteers, seeks financial support through its "Støttekreds" to continue its work of providing information and registering UFO observations. A contribution of kr. 250 or more per year enables this work. Payment can be made via giro (9 11 77 25) or online banking (3113-9117725). New members can choose one free title from a selection of seven books as a thank you.

Book Selection for New Members

New members of the Støttekreds can choose one of the following seven titles:

• Aliens (B-082, kr. 89)
• Bermuda Trekanten - og andre myter (B-085, kr. 129)
• Roswell (B-081, kr. 89)
• Besøg fra rummet (Visit from Space) (B-075, kr. 179)
• Area 51 (B-080, kr. 89)
• Nærkontakt (Close Encounters) (B-083, kr. 89)
• UFO-styrt (UFO Crashes) (B-084, kr. 89)

Copyright and Usage

UFO-Mail is published by Skandinavisk UFO Information. News media may quote from signed articles with proper attribution. Full reproduction of articles requires written agreement with SUFOI. Photocopies are subject to Copydan fees.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the popularization of UFO mythology through accessible book series, the intersection of scientific inquiry with the question of extraterrestrial life, and the operational needs and community engagement of the SUFOI organization. The editorial stance appears to be one of promoting serious, yet engaging, information about UFO phenomena while also fostering scientific curiosity about the universe and encouraging support for their non-profit work.