UFO Mail - No 212 - 2016

Magazine Overview

This issue of Skandinavisk UFO Information, number 212, dated March 1, 2016, is themed around 'Four super offers for all readers.' It features special spring package deals on various books and booklets related to UFOs, mysteries, and conspiracy theories, curated from the SUFOI (Skandinavisk UFO Information) expedition's stock.

Spring Package Offers

The magazine details four distinct package deals:

• Package 1: Fakta & Myter (Facts & Myths): Includes three titles: 'Bermuda Trekanten - og andre myter' (The Bermuda Triangle - and other myths), 'Nærkontakt' (Close Encounter), and 'Project Saucer - Da ufomyten blev skabt' (Project Saucer - When the UFO myth was created). The normal price was DKK 377, but the offer price is DKK 199.
• Package 2: English-language titles: Features three books: 'Firestorm' (B-054), 'UFOs and the National Security State' (B-055), and 'On this day in UFO history' (B-037). The normal price was DKK 197, offered at DKK 99.
• Package 3: Danish books/booklets on mysteries, enigmas, and conspiracies: A substantial collection of 14 titles, including 'Avisænder - og andre dyr' (Newspaper Swans - and other animals), 'Dobbeltmåner' (Double Moons), 'Jagten på Exmoor-uhyret' (The Hunt for the Exmoor Beast), 'Mystiske dyr, 3 hæfter' (Mysterious Animals, 3 booklets), 'Flere Konspirationsteorier' (More Conspiracy Theories), 'Hemmelige Selskaber' (Secret Societies), 'Synspunkter' (Viewpoints), 'UFO-bølger' (UFO Waves), 'UFOer over Polen, 2 hæfter' (UFOs over Poland, 2 booklets), and 'UFOer: Hvad siger videnskaben?' (UFOs: What does science say?). Other titles include 'Uri Geller', 'UFOernes verden, 4 hæfter' (The World of UFOs, 4 booklets), 'Dansk UFO litteratur, 2 hæfter' (Danish UFO Literature, 2 booklets), and 'Fakta om UFO' (Facts about UFO). The normal price was DKK 388, offered at DKK 219.
• Package 4: Mysterier for børn og unge (Mysteries for children and young people): Contains seven titles: 'Besøg fra rummet' (Visit from space), 'Fakta om UFO' (Facts about UFO), 'Mysteriet om Gæsten fra det ydre rum' (The Mystery of the Visitor from Outer Space), 'Mysteriet om Liv på andre planeter' (The Mystery of Life on Other Planets), 'Mysteriet om Rumvæsner i fortiden' (The Mystery of Aliens in the Past), 'Mysteriet om UFOer' (The Mystery of UFOs), and 'Læs kritisk om UFOerne' (Read Critically about UFOs). The normal price was DKK 413, offered at DKK 219.

Additionally, the magazine mentions that back issues of 'UFO-Nyt' and 'UFO-Vision' are still available at low prices, along with special stamp collector's items and UFO-themed postcards.

Kina vil finde ET (China will find ET)

This section, written by Kim Møller Hansen, reports on China's construction of the world's largest radio telescope, the Five-Hundred-Meter Aperture Spherical Telescope (FAST). Located in the mountains of Guizhou province, the project began in 2011 and was scheduled for completion in September 2016. The telescope will cover an area equivalent to 30 football fields and cost nearly 200 million dollars. To avoid interference from mobile phones and microwave ovens, over 9,000 residents in the vicinity will be relocated. The article compares FAST to the Arecibo radio telescope in the Caribbean, which has been the world's largest since 1963. Arecibo's 305-meter dish cannot be moved, limiting its view of the sky, whereas FAST is designed to cover 2-3 times more of the celestial sphere. The article notes that Arecibo's reflector dish is 51 meters deep and has been featured in films like 'Contact' (1997) and 'GoldenEye' (1995).

Mystiker-astronauten Edgar Mitchell (The Mystic Astronaut Edgar Mitchell)

This multi-part article, with contributions from Henning Dethlefsen and others, delves into the life and beliefs of astronaut Edgar Mitchell (1930-2016), the sixth person to walk on the Moon.

Early Life and Career

Mitchell was born in New Mexico and developed an early interest in flying. He joined the Navy, earned a doctorate in aeronautics, and became a flight instructor and test pilot. In 1966, he was selected as a NASA astronaut candidate and participated in the Apollo 14 mission in 1971, performing a historic moonwalk with Alan Shepard.

Telepathy Experiment

Three weeks before the Apollo 14 mission, Mitchell conducted a telepathy experiment. He attempted to send pre-determined symbols to a Swedish medium, Olof Jönson, in Chicago, while in transit to and from the Moon. The experiment faced challenges, including a delay in the mission launch that disrupted the timing. While the results showed some statistical correlation, they were not conclusive, though Mitchell interpreted them as evidence of phenomena beyond conventional science.

The Overview Effect

During the journey home from the Moon, Mitchell experienced what he called the 'Overview Effect' or 'Big Picture Effect.' This profound experience of seeing Earth from space led him to a deep sense of interconnectedness with the universe. He later learned that other astronauts had similar experiences, often described as seeing 'God's face,' though Mitchell's interpretation was more cosmic and less religious. Writer Frank White documented these experiences in his 1987 book, 'The Overview Effect.'

Paranormal Interests and the Institute of Noetic Sciences

Following his astronaut career, Mitchell became a strong advocate for exploring paranormal phenomena, including ESP, telekinesis, and alternative healing. In 1973, he co-founded the Institute of Noetic Sciences, which researches these subjects and has been described by some as a 'New Age Institute.'

Experiments with Uri Geller

Mitchell arranged experiments at Stanford Research Institute (SRI) with Israeli psychic Uri Geller, known for bending spoons with his mind. While Geller's laboratory demonstrations were deemed unimpressive by some due to researcher skepticism, Mitchell believed his abilities were more pronounced outside the lab. One anecdote describes Geller seemingly teleporting a piece of a tie clip and a tie pin to Mitchell in a cafeteria setting, convincing Mitchell of his extraordinary powers.

UFOs and Conspiracy Theories

Despite never claiming to have had a personal UFO sighting, Mitchell became convinced that UFOs were real, estimating with 90% certainty that extraterrestrial beings visit Earth. His interest grew significantly after 1996, partly due to funding from Robert Bigelow for UFO research. Mitchell publicly stated that governments knew about alien visitations and were actively hiding the truth, particularly regarding the alleged 1947 Roswell crash and the subsequent acquisition of alien technology. He claimed to have heard stories from Roswell residents and even claimed that aliens had prevented a nuclear war between the US and the Soviet Union by shooting down missiles.

However, Mitchell's stance on UFO conspiracies contrasted sharply with his firm rejection of moon landing hoax theories, where he could become confrontational. He also faced scrutiny regarding his claims, with some suggesting his interest in the paranormal led him to abandon analytical rigor. His involvement with ufologist Steven Greer and the Disclosure Project aimed to secure amnesty for whistleblowers with insider knowledge of UFO secrets.

Controversy and the Roswell Slides Incident

Mitchell's collaboration with Greer eventually waned due to Greer's perceived exaggeration. In 2015, Mitchell was slated to appear at a major UFO event in Mexico City presenting supposed final proof of the Roswell crash: old slides allegedly showing an alien in a glass container. However, Mitchell, by then ill, could only appear via a poor-quality video link, commenting that it resembled 'one of the grays.' The slides were later revealed to be an ancient Native American mummy, leading to widespread embarrassment and labeling the event a 'gigantic fraud.'

Legacy

Edgar Mitchell is remembered as a significant figure who remained in the public eye after his astronaut career. He is described as intelligent, skilled, open, and a pioneer who risked his life to expand human knowledge. He sought to reconcile religion with science and the physical with the spiritual, unafraid to voice his beliefs.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently promotes interest in UFO phenomena, mysteries, and conspiracy theories, offering readers access to related literature through its package deals. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into these subjects, presenting various perspectives and historical accounts, while also critically examining claims, as seen in the discussion of the Roswell slides incident and the analysis of Edgar Mitchell's evolving beliefs and associations.

Title: UFO-Aktuelt
Issue: 1
Volume: 2016
Date: 2016
Publisher: UFO-Aktuelt
Country: Denmark
Language: Danish

This issue of UFO-Aktuelt focuses on the life and experiences of astronaut Edgar Mitchell, the sixth man to walk on the Moon. The cover prominently features Mitchell, both on the lunar surface and in a photograph with psychic Uri Geller, accompanied by a striking quote from Mitchell.

Edgar Mitchell: A Life Beyond the Moon

The article delves into Edgar Mitchell's life, describing him as someone who smoked heavily and was perceived as eccentric, partly due to his decision not to shave his beard for two years after his Moon mission. His personal life was marked by a complex marital history, including three divorces. One of his former wives, Sheilah Ann Ledbetter, a former Playboy model, had a child with him outside of marriage. Another wife, Anita Mitchell, recounted a chaotic social life that included visits from figures like Cary Grant and encounters with various unconventional groups, leading her to describe Mitchell as having met "the whole selection of crackpots, strange people, and crazy kooks."

Despite the unconventional aspects of his life, Anita Mitchell also recognized his unique nature, stating, "He is the most fantastic example of human psychology." This observation may relate to what Edgar Mitchell termed the "The Big Picture Effect," a profound experience he had during his return from the Moon in 1971.

The "Big Picture Effect"

In his 1996 autobiography, "The Way of the Explorer," Mitchell described the "Big Picture Effect" as a transformative experience. He wrote that the desire to live life to the fullest, gain more knowledge, and escape the "treadmill of money" are typical reactions to experiences of heightened consciousness. He also noted that "the fear of death disappears as a rule."

The article concludes with a farewell, "God rejse, Edgar Mitchell!" (Have a good journey, Edgar Mitchell!).

Visuals

The issue includes a significant photograph of Edgar Mitchell on the Moon in 1971, credited to NASA/Alan Shepard. Another image shows Edgar Mitchell with Uri Geller, highlighting Mitchell's beard growth.

Sources

A comprehensive list of URLs is provided, linking to interviews, articles, videos, and discussions related to Edgar Mitchell, his experiences, and his views on UFOs and consciousness.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine's focus on Edgar Mitchell and his "Big Picture Effect" suggests an editorial stance that explores the intersection of space exploration, altered states of consciousness, and potentially paranormal or UFO-related phenomena. The inclusion of Uri Geller and the quote about meeting "crackpots" indicates an interest in the more esoteric and unconventional aspects of human experience, particularly as they relate to individuals who have had extraordinary encounters or experiences.