UFO Mail - No 259 - 2018

Magazine Overview

Title: Skandinavisk UFO Information
Issue: nr. 259
Date: April 2, 2018
Publisher: Skandinavisk UFO Information
Country: Denmark
Language: Danish

This issue of UFO-Mail, the newsletter from Skandinavisk UFO Information (SUFOI), focuses on engaging its readership and seeking support for its operations. The content is primarily in Danish and addresses how individuals can contribute to the organization, reports on a specific sighting, and promotes various publications.

Sådan kan du hjælpe (How You Can Help)

The lead article, "Sådan kan du hjælpe," outlines several ways interested individuals can support Skandinavisk UFO Information. It emphasizes that all work within the organization is voluntary and unpaid. The suggested methods of assistance include:

1. Sharing UFO-Mail: Encouraging readers to forward the newsletter to friends they believe would be interested.
2. Tip Submissions: Asking readers to share interesting articles about the 'ufo myth' found online.
3. Webshop Purchases: Promoting the organization's webshop, suggesting purchases of materials like the publication "UFO'er - Myter og viden (2017)" as gifts.
4. Financial Support: Inviting contributions to SUFOI's "Støttekreds" (Support Circle). Members receive the annual report and can contribute via bank transfer (account no. 3113-9117725) or PayPal ([email protected]). This support is for one year and incurs no further obligations.
5. Expert Contributions: Seeking individuals with critical online research skills, or expertise in areas like image analysis or astronomy, who align with SUFOI's approach to ufology. These individuals are invited to write to SUFOI to potentially assist in analyzing video footage or investigating UFO cases.

The article concludes by stating that any form of help contributes to fulfilling the organization's vision.

Drone over Næstved (Drone over Næstved)

This section, authored by Ole Henningsen, details an observation made by Michael Jeppesen in Næstved on the night of March 23, 2018. Jeppesen reported seeing a drone over the city center after a concert. He described it as a light point, noting it appeared to have red and green lights. The drone maneuvered back and forth at an estimated altitude of about 100 meters, and no sound was heard. Jeppesen mentioned that while he referred to it as a 'ufo' jokingly, he acknowledged that local newspapers had reported on the Næstved Varmeværk's (Næstved District Heating) use of drones for thermal imaging of its heating network. He also provided links to related reports and video clips.

The accompanying images show the drone as a light point in the sky and a close-up of its lights. Another image illustrates a thermographic view of a part of Næstved, likely related to the Næstved Varmeværk's activities.

Næstved Varmeværk confirmed that their thermography operations, using drones, took place between January 15 and February 15, 2018, typically between 11 PM and 6 AM, at an altitude of approximately 100 meters. This process, usually done by car, was being conducted by drone to detect leaks in the district heating network.

Tilbud til alle læsere (Offers for all readers)

This section announces special package deals on publications from SUFOI's archives. The organization has rediscovered materials that were thought to be sold out.

• UFO-Vision-pakken (3 stk.): This package includes 8 different issues of "UFO-Vision," SUFOI's annual publication for UFO literature, featuring book reviews, interviews, and trends. The issues included are from 1988, 1989, 1990-91, and numbers 5 through 9 (published between 1997 and 2007). The price is DKK 79.
• Ungdoms-ufo-pakken (6 stk.): This package is aimed at younger readers (ages 11 and up) and consists of four titles: "Fakta om UFO," "UFO Studium," "Læs kritisk om ufoerne," and "Mysteriet om UFOer." More details about these titles can be found on the SUFOI website. The price is DKK 89.

Orders for these packages require sending an email to Skandinavisk UFO Information - SUFOI, and postage/handling of DKK 45 is added to the total order.

Læs ufo-beretninger på www.ufo.dk (Read UFO reports on www.ufo.dk)

This is a brief section directing readers to the organization's website, www.ufo.dk, under the "Observationer" (Observations) section for the latest UFO reports submitted to SUFOI.

Bliv medlem af SUFOI's Støttekreds i 2019 (Become a member of SUFOI's Support Circle in 2019)

This section reiterates the call for financial support. It highlights that SUFOI is run by volunteers and its primary mission is to provide the public with serious information about ufology through ufo.dk and to register observations of unusual aerial phenomena. Financial contributions, starting at DKK 250, help sustain the website and enable investigations into UFO experiences. The text also mentions that members of the Støttekreds can choose one of four specific titles as a complimentary gift, including "Ildkugler over Danmark" (valued at DKK 159), "UFO'er - Myter og viden" (valued at DKK 149), "Mysteriet om UFO'er" (valued at DKK 54), and "Firestorm" (valued at DKK 89). Payment details for the support circle are provided, including a bank account number and the requirement to specify the desired title with the order.

Copyright and Contact Information

The issue concludes with a copyright notice stating that SUFOI 2018. Citations from signed articles may be used by news media with clear attribution, but full reproduction requires written agreement. Printing and photocopying of UFO-Mail content are subject to Copydan fees. Contact information for Skandinavisk UFO Information - SUFOI is provided, including their address in Ringsted, Denmark.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are community engagement and support for ufological research. SUFOI actively seeks contributions from its readers, whether through sharing information, financial aid, or offering expertise. The editorial stance is one of providing serious, credible information about UFO phenomena, distinguishing itself from sensationalism. There is a clear emphasis on the voluntary nature of the organization and the importance of reader participation in its continued operation and research efforts. The promotion of publications and membership drives underscores a strategy to sustain the organization's activities and disseminate information within the Danish ufology community.