Skandinavisk UFO Information

Magazine Overview

Title: Skandinavisk UFO Information
Issue: UFO-Mail nr. 207
Date: 20. november 2015
Publisher: Danmarks UFO Forening

This issue of Skandinavisk UFO Information focuses on the presentation of the documentary film "Ghost Rockets" in Copenhagen and a report on a fireball observation in Denmark.

Film "Ghost Rockets" Presented at CPH:DOX

UFO-Sverige's former chairman, Clas Svahn, visited Copenhagen on November 14th for the presentation of the film "Ghost Rockets," in which he is a leading figure. The event took place at the Royal Library, where attendees had the opportunity to discuss shared experiences and projects with Svahn. The article highlights Svahn's extensive work in writing books about UFOs and his ongoing projects. His recent publication, the over 400-page book "UFO - Spökraketer, Ljusglober och Utomjordinger," is noted for its detailed accounts of UFO-related observations and experiences in Sweden over the past 100 years, enriched with interviews with observers and illustrated with maps, drawings, and photos. The book can be purchased via a provided link.

Following the film screening at Empire Bio, directors and producers Michael Cavanagh and Kerstin Übelacker, along with Clas Svahn, discussed the film and answered questions. Cecilie Sørensen from CPH:DOX introduced the film. The article mentions that the film's editing process involved changing the initial editor because his work did not portray the dedicated members of UFO-Sweden in the desired light. The film is described as not being "confrontational and speculative enough" to win awards.

The film "Ghost Rockets" was scheduled to be broadcast on Danish television (DR) on November 23, 2015, marking its premiere in Scandinavia. The documentary focuses on mysterious missiles that flew over Sweden and disappeared, but primarily highlights the efforts of dedicated individuals in UFO Sweden who investigate unexplained phenomena. The broadcast on DR was intended to be a slightly shortened version.

Links are provided for the film's trailer, Clas Svahn's blog, and further information regarding the expeditions to northern Sweden to investigate a potential crash site.

Fireball Observed from Denmark

On October 31, 2015, Ole Henningsen observed a large green light sphere with a green "tail" near the horizon in Fredensborg, Denmark. The object was seen in a southerly direction and disappeared almost vertically. Henningsen described it as "MUCH larger than what I usually see" of shooting stars.

The observation was logged with the Danish UFO reporting website, www.ufo.dk. The description aligns with recordings from Danish fireball cameras. The image provided is from a camera in Copenhagen, showing the fireball in the southeast. A video recording of the event is available via a link to stjerneskud.info.

Meteor or Distress Rocket?

An article from Lolland-Falsters Folketidende on November 2, 2015, reported sightings of a "distress rocket" near Nakskov Havn on the evening of October 31st. The Danish Navy's Operative Command did not believe it was a distress rocket. The local fire department also investigated but found no one in distress. Ole Henningsen of SUFOI clarified in the newspaper on November 3rd that the sighting was likely a meteor. He explained that meteors observed from a distance can appear to be low on the horizon, and it is difficult to accurately determine the distance of such light phenomena at night. He shared a personal experience where an object he estimated to be 1,500 meters away turned out to be space debris at 150 kilometers.

Further information is provided about a collection of fireball recordings from Germany and Poland on October 31st, compiled by Hansjürgen Köhler of CENAP.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently covers UFO sightings, investigations, and related phenomena. It emphasizes the importance of systematic research, documentation, and the sharing of information through its publication and online platforms. The editorial stance appears to be one of serious inquiry into unexplained aerial phenomena, providing a platform for eyewitness accounts and expert analysis, while also distinguishing between potential misidentifications (like meteors mistaken for distress rockets) and genuine UFO reports.