UFO Mail - No 261 - 2018

Magazine Overview

This issue of UFO-Mail, number 261, published on April 26, 2018, by Skandinavisk UFO Information (Danmarks UFO Forening), is a Danish-language newsletter covering various topics related to UFOs and unexplained phenomena. The issue features articles on space technology, debunked UFO claims, analysis of aerial phenomena, and the release of declassified government documents.

Kort nyt (Short News)

This section, written by Kim Møller Hansen, introduces the website `stuffin.space`, a browser-based simulation that visualizes the orbits of all satellites, both active and defunct, as well as space debris tracked by the Joint Force Space Component Command. The simulation allows users to observe the complex orbital paths around Earth.

Fake news: Amerikansk måneastronaut har ikke set aliens (Fake News: American Moon Astronaut Has Not Seen Aliens)

This article addresses a viral news story from early April that claimed Buzz Aldrin, along with three other well-known American astronauts (Al Worden, Edgar Mitchell, and Gordon Cooper), had encountered aliens during their space missions. The report further alleged that these astronauts had passed lie detector tests confirming their claims. The story originated from The Daily Star and spread rapidly online. However, Sciencealert.com later revealed it to be fake news. The article directs readers to `videnskab.dk` for the full story.

Er SAS-fly årsagen til fænomenet i Hessdalen? (Are SAS planes the cause of the phenomenon in Hessdalen?)

This article investigates the mysterious light phenomena observed in Hessdalen, Norway, a location famous for UFO experiences since the early 1980s. Civil engineer Erling Strand from Høgskolen i Østfold suggests that a spectral analysis of a brief light event indicates a solid object. While many exotic theories exist, Brian Dunning from Skeptoid proposes a more mundane explanation: landing lights from passenger aircraft. Trondheim Airport (TRD) is located north of Oslo, and its flight path passes directly over Hessdalen. The article notes that charter flights were less common in 1981 when the Hessdalen lights first gained attention, but by 1982, Trondheim had a new terminal, and SAS's acquisition of local airlines in 2002 made the Oslo-Trondheim route busier. Dunning acknowledges that he does not claim aircraft lights explain all Hessdalen observations but points out the lack of serious effort by project researchers to compare the lights with actual aircraft traffic.

12 millioner sider CIA-dokumenter ligger nu online (12 Million Pages of CIA Documents Now Online)

This section reports that the CIA has made over 930,000 previously classified documents available online, covering topics such as UFOs, haunted locations, Nazi war crimes, and secret operations. The initiative stems from a 1995 decision by President Bill Clinton to declassify documents of "historical value" that were at least 25 years old. Initially, these documents were only accessible via physical terminals at the National Archives in Washington D.C. In 2000, the CIA launched the CREST digital archive, but access remained limited to those physically present. Following a 2014 FOIA lawsuit, the CIA committed to making these 930,000 documents available online, a process expected to take six years for scanning. The project was completed faster than anticipated, and the CIA assures that all material is included, spanning a 50-year period. Access is no longer geographically restricted. Links are provided to articles from The Atlantic and other sources discussing the CIA's declassified files.

Spar 100 kroner! (Save 100 Kroner!)

This section promotes a special offer for readers of UFO-Mail to save 100 DKK on the last 10 copies of the book "Project Saucer - Da ufomyten blev skabt" (Project Saucer - When the UFO Myth Was Created). The book, the seventh and final title in the "Fakta & Myter" (Facts & Myths) series, was published on August 18, 2015. It is a 108-page, A4-format book with color illustrations. The original price was 159 DKK, but it is now offered at a discounted price of 59 DKK while supplies last. The "Fakta & Myter" series aims to provide readers with a grounded guide to the fascinating but confusing world of UFO phenomena, covering mysterious accounts, conspiracy theories, and half-truths. All titles in the series are available for loan via eReolen and for purchase as e-books.

Succesen fortsætter - og nu med ekstra gave! (Success Continues - and now with an extra gift!)

This section announces a special offer for purchasing SUFOI's latest book publication, "UFO'er - Myter og viden" (UFOs - Myths and Knowledge). Readers who order the book by June 1, 2018, will receive three free gifts: the book "Synspunkter - tre UFO artikler" (Viewpoints - three UFO articles), a commemorative envelope with a special stamp (Type A), and another commemorative envelope with a special stamp (Type B). "UFO'er - Myter og viden" is a large-format book with 204 pages and 120 illustrations (black and white and color). The book costs 349 DKK.

Synspunkter - tre UFO artikler (Viewpoints - three UFO articles)

This section provides details about the book "Synspunkter - tre UFO artikler," edited by Erling Jensen and Flemming Ahrenkiel, with illustrations by Henrik Klinge Pedersen. The book has 57 pages and contains three articles: "UFOer og kuglelyn" (UFOs and ball lightning) by Theodore Spickler, "Hvad kan man få ud af rapportmaterialet?" (What can be obtained from the report material?) by Thomas Olsen, and "Hvem ser UFOer?" (Who sees UFOs?) by Berthold E. Schwarz. The commemorative envelopes, Type A and Type B, are described as being issued for SUFOI's 25th anniversary in 1982. Type A features two stamps from October 8, 1981, depicting Ellehammer, valued at 1.00 DKK, with 300 copies made. Type B has one stamp from October 18, 1973, commemorating the 400th anniversary of Tycho Brahe's "De Nova Stella," valued at 2.00 DKK, with 100 copies made.

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

This section directs readers to the website `www.ufo.dk` under the "Observationer" (Observations) section to read the latest UFO reports submitted to SUFOI.

Bliv medlem af SUFOI's Støttekreds i 2019 - og vælg en bog (Become a member of SUFOI's Support Circle in 2019 - and choose a book)

This section encourages readers to join SUFOI's Support Circle for 2019. It explains that Skandinavisk UFO Information is run by volunteers and its primary mission is to provide serious information about the UFO phenomenon through `ufo.dk` and to register observations of unusual celestial phenomena. Members contributing 250 DKK or more annually help sustain `ufo.dk` and support investigations into UFO experiences. Payment details are provided, including bank account information and instructions for specifying a free book title.

Vælg 1 af disse 4 titler (Choose 1 of these 4 titles)

This part lists four books available as a benefit for joining SUFOI's Support Circle: "Ildkugler over Danmark" (Fireballs over Denmark) by Ole Henningsen (Value: 159 DKK, Order No.: B-088), "UFO'er - Myter og viden" (UFOs - Myths and Knowledge) (Value: 149 DKK, Order No.: B-087), "Mysteriet om UFO'er" (The Mystery of UFOs) by Kim Moller Hansen (Value: 54 DKK, Order No.: B-033), and "Firestorm" by Ann Druffel (Value: 89 DKK, Order No.: B-054).

UFO-Mail udgives af Skandinavisk UFO Information.

This concluding statement confirms that UFO-Mail is published by Skandinavisk UFO Information. It also outlines copyright information, stating that news media can quote from signed articles with proper attribution and require written agreement for full reproduction. It also mentions that printing and photocopying of UFO-Mail content are subject to Copydan fees.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around the ongoing investigation and dissemination of information regarding UFO phenomena. The editorial stance appears to be one of critical inquiry, as evidenced by the debunking of fake news and the exploration of rational explanations for sightings (like the Hessdalen lights). There is also a strong emphasis on providing resources, such as the `stuffin.space` simulation and the extensive CIA document release, to the public. Furthermore, the publication actively promotes its own books and membership program, positioning itself as a key source for UFO-related knowledge and research in Scandinavia.