UFO Mail - No 211 - 2016

Magazine Overview

Title: Skandinavisk UFO Information
Issue: 211
Date: February 13, 2016
Publisher: Danmarks UFO Forening

This issue of Skandinavisk UFO Information focuses heavily on a sensational meteorite find in Denmark. It also includes articles on UFO investigations, the 'X-Files' phenomenon, and the passing of astronaut Ed Mitchell.

Sensationelt fund af ny dansk meteorit

This lead article, authored by Ole Henningsen, details the extraordinary discovery of a new Danish meteorite. Lektor Henning Haack from the Geological Museum highlights the rarity of such finds, with an average of one Danish meteorite discovered per century. The recent fall on February 6, 2016, is particularly significant as it marks the second Danish meteorite discovery in just seven years, a period during which Haack himself has served as curator for the Danish meteorite collection at the Geological Museum.

The article describes a powerful fireball observed over large parts of the Copenhagen area and North Zealand on Saturday evening, February 6, 2016, at 22:07. The phenomenon was accompanied by sonic booms and rumbling, raising hopes for a meteorite fall. Surveillance footage from Skovlunde, captured by Brian Mansfeldt, shows the illuminated area and the sky, providing the only Danish video recording of the fireball's descent through the atmosphere. Another still image from a surveillance video in Ho, northwest of Esbjerg, shows the fireball entering the frame from the right and appearing to land behind trees.

Following the event, experts urged the public to look for unusual stones on flat roofs, lawns, and terraces. Henning Haack received numerous emails and photos of potential finds. By Sunday evening, he visited a finder in Ejby, near Glostrup, west of Copenhagen, and confirmed that the fragments, weighing 56 grams, were indeed from an authentic meteorite that had survived its fiery journey through Earth's atmosphere. The meteorite is likely to be named Ejby after its discovery location. It is described as a common chondrite, the most prevalent type of meteorite, but still a significant find. A piece of the new meteorite will be sent to Italy for initial measurements and analysis.

Further details are provided about a similar fireball observed three days earlier, on February 3, which was seen by many, particularly in the southern part of Jutland. Researchers are still seeking eyewitness accounts of this earlier event, which appeared to travel from east to west over Copenhagen and continued on a southwest trajectory. Observations of sonic booms in Southern Jutland are also of interest.

Additional fragments of the meteorite were later reported found in Herlev, in an industrial area. Henning Haack confirmed to DR Nyheder that more pieces had been discovered, with one found in Herlev being larger than the one found the previous day. The impact site in Herlev reportedly showed a small crater.

Flere meteoritter

This section encourages the public to continue searching for meteorite fragments in the Ejby area, as it is believed that the discovered pieces are not the entire meteorite. Lektor Henning Haack emphasizes that people living in the Ejby area should look carefully for more fragments. Observations can be reported via http://www.ildkugle.dk/.

Individuals who believe they have found a meteorite are asked to send a photo to Professor Martin Bizzarro from Statens Naturhistoriske Museum. Alternatively, SUFOI can be contacted to forward the information to the researchers.

Udstilles igen

The Ejby meteorite was exceptionally exhibited for two hours outside of normal opening hours on Monday, February 8. It will be displayed again at the Geological Museum after its return from studies in Italy. More details about the find are available on the Statens Naturhistoriske Museums website.

Sidste nyt:

As the magazine was being prepared, it was announced that more fragments of the fallen meteorite had been found. These new pieces were discovered in a parking lot in Herlev. Henning Haack confirmed this news, stating that one of the newly found pieces was larger than the one discovered the previous day. The impact in Herlev reportedly created a small crater.

Også ildkugle 3 dage tidligere

Researchers are still seeking eyewitnesses to a powerful fireball observed on the afternoon of February 3, three days before the main meteorite fall. Several hundred observations have been submitted via www.ildkugle.dk. This fireball appeared to pass from east over Copenhagen and continued on a southwest path, possibly over the coast or further into Jutland. Researchers are particularly interested in reports from Southern Jutland, asking if the fireball was seen passing overhead or heading towards the ground east of the observation point. Reports of sonic booms in Southern Jutland are also being sought.

Løst og facts

X-files på banen igen

The launch of the new 'X-Files' series generated significant media interest, with several members of SUFOI being interviewed on radio, TV, and in newspapers. SUFOI's chairman, Kim Møller Hansen, was interviewed on DR's P4 on January 25. The article also mentions Michael Jeppesen from Næstved, a fan of 'X-Files' since 1994, who researches the myths explored in the series.

Interview med ufo-detektiv Ole Henningsen

This section features an interview with Ole Henningsen, a retired banker, amateur astronomer, and geologist specializing in meteorites and impact craters. Henningsen has been interested in UFOs since the mid-1950s and is the chairman of Skandinavisk UFO Information. He spends his time examining Danish 'X-files' at the National Archives, investigating UFO reports. Henningsen believes that most reported phenomena have natural explanations, suggesting that the military does not hide a large number of secrets. He acknowledges that science fiction influences perceptions of UFOs, citing an increase in reports after films like 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind'. He also states that he has created three crop circles.

Politikens Poptillæg udkommet

This is a brief announcement about Politiken's new 'Poptillæg' (pop supplement), a podcast that delves into pop culture topics. The first episode featured Electronic Dance Music (EDM) and discussed the new season of 'X-Files'. The podcast includes an interview with Ole Henningsen, described as the Danish equivalent of Fox Mulder, who investigates Danish UFO cases.

Astronauten Ed Mitchell død

The article reports the death of American astronaut Ed Mitchell, one of the twelve people to have walked on the Moon, on February 4 at the age of 85. Mitchell was part of the Apollo 14 mission in 1971. He held records for the longest time spent on the lunar surface and the longest lunar mission duration. Mitchell was the sixth person to walk on the Moon and helped collect lunar samples. NASA described him as a pioneer in space research. In his book, 'The Way of the Explorer,' Mitchell expressed a belief in a creative force behind the universe. He also reportedly stated in interviews that aliens have contacted Earth, though he had not personally seen any.

Til salg

This section lists items for sale, including complete years of 'Ufo-nyt' magazine from 1980 to 2001, and individual issues of 'Ufo-Aspekt' from 1977, 1979, and 1976-1980. Approximately 20 English books on UFOs are also available. Contact René Jensen for details.

Læs ufo-beretninger på www.ufo.dk

Readers are encouraged to submit their UFO experiences to SUFOI via www.ufo.dk, where the latest reports can be viewed under 'Observationer'.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently covers UFO phenomena, meteorite finds, and related scientific and cultural topics. The editorial stance appears to be one of serious investigation and reporting, aiming to demystify phenomena while acknowledging the public's interest in the unexplained. There is a clear emphasis on factual reporting, with references to scientific institutions and expert opinions. The inclusion of articles on 'X-Files' and astronaut Ed Mitchell suggests an interest in the broader cultural impact and scientific exploration related to space and the unknown.