UFO Mail - No 266 - 2018

Magazine Overview

Title: UFO-Mail nr. 266
Date: July 23, 2018
Publisher: Skandinavisk UFO Information (SUFOI)
Type: Free newsletter/magazine issue

This issue of UFO-Mail, number 266, published on July 23, 2018, by Skandinavisk UFO Information, focuses on the sale of back issues of paranormal magazines and includes reports on recent and historical UFO/UAP observations.

Magazine Content

Magazine Sales

The issue prominently features advertisements for the sale of back issues of several paranormal magazines. These are offered at bargain prices, with sales handled by Kim Møller Hansen on a first-come, first-served basis, plus postage.

• Encounters - The World's Most Paranormal Magazine: Issues 4-12 from 1996 are available for 100 DKK.
• ALIEN Encounters: Issues 17-28 from 1997-98 are available for 150 DKK.
• Fortean Times: A collection of issues (No. 49-157, excluding No. 82, plus No. 163, 170, 173, 174, 176-184) is offered as a bundle for 1,000 DKK.
• URI GELLER's Encounters - The World's Most Paranormal Magazine: Issues 1-20 from 1996-98 are available for 200 DKK.
• Strange Magazine: The complete collection of 20 printed issues (before it became an online magazine) is available for 500 DKK (plus postage). These are also sold on a first-come, first-served basis through Kim Møller Hansen.

Recent Observations

1. Nordvestfyn Sighting (June 1, 2018):

Ole Henningsen reports on two video sequences and a still image taken on June 1, 2018, near 5400 Bogense, showing a clear, sometimes blinking light in the western sky at 22:55. The observer initially thought it might be Venus or the International Space Station (ISS). After a debate, the consensus leaned towards a passenger plane. The observer noted the object moved side-to-side and blinked intensely, prompting the filming. SUFOI's photo department concluded that while Venus is stationary in the sky, the observed light moved upwards and to the left on the video. The direction of movement, combined with the blinking, suggested it was a light guiding a passenger aircraft departing from Billund Lufthavn. The observer, however, partially disagreed with this explanation.

2. Sønderborg Sighting (June 29, 2018):

A photographer from 6400 Sønderborg reported an observation on June 29, 2018. While photographing unusual clouds, they noticed a white, oblong shape to the left of the sun, which appeared whiter than the clouds. When attempting to photograph this, a green 'planet' with side clouds appeared instead. The photographer linked this to descriptions of 'Nibiru' or Planet X found in ancient texts and the Bible. They noted the initial streak disappeared, and the green light appeared, considering it a rare coincidence, similar to phenomena reported from the USA. SUFOI's photo department analyzed the received photos and concluded that the small blue-green light under the sun in one of the images was a common lens reflection caused by the bright sunlight. They referenced an article on their website about lens reflections and stated that NASA has repeatedly dismissed theories about Planet X or Nibiru, deeming such images as 'pure nonsense' and not warranting further mystical speculation.

Historical Case

1. Stenderup, September 1962:

Ole Henningsen shares a detailed account from a reader (referred to as 'AN'), who, as a 16-year-old in September 1962, witnessed an extraordinary event near Stenderup v. Rødding, Sønderjylland. After evening milking, while standing near a haystack, the witness observed an unusual star in the east shortly after sunset. This 'star' moved rapidly towards him, appearing within minutes at a distance of perhaps 2 km, having covered at least 50 km and then stopped.

The object was described as having a super-ellipse shape, precisely formed like an oblong potato, and emitting a strange, aura-like radiance with shifting colors (yellow-orange at the edge, transitioning to purple, orange, beige, and pink towards the center). The colors moved in a slow, wave-like motion from left to right.

Suddenly, a smaller, half-round, oval object emerged from the main craft's southern end, glowing with similar colors. This smaller object moved away slowly, stopped, and was then followed by a second, identical object. Both smaller objects then moved away from the main craft, accelerating at an incredible speed, described as a soft start followed by a gear shift with slight shaking, then extreme acceleration, and finally a soft deceleration. The witness emphasized the absolute silence and lack of exhaust or smoke, unlike any known propulsion system. The objects hovered at an altitude of a few hundred meters, moving back and forth over a marsh area for a short period before rejoining the main craft, which then accelerated upwards at immense speed and disappeared within seconds.

The witness expressed lifelong awe and fascination, particularly questioning the unknown energy source used by the craft, suggesting it was evidence of highly advanced extraterrestrial intelligence.

2. Almind-rumskibet (December 15, 1957):

In relation to the 1962 case, the author references a previously reported observation of the 'Almind-rumskibet' from December 15, 1957, which received significant media attention. This observation, initially linked to the moon's rise, was later detailed by SUFOI's deputy chairman, Toke Haunstrup. However, the issue notes that astronomical data for September 23, 1962, at 19:00, shows only Jupiter and Saturn visible in the southeast sky, with Venus low on the horizon, indicating the moon was not involved in the 1962 observation.

SUFOI's Photo Department and Commentary

SUFOI's Photo Department provided commentary on the observations. For the Nordvestfyn sighting, they concluded it was likely a passenger plane's navigation lights. For the Sønderborg sighting, the green light was identified as a lens reflection, dismissing theories of 'Nibiru' or Planet X.

Membership and Support

The issue includes a call for membership in SUFOI's 'Støttekreds' (Support Circle) for 2019. A contribution of 250 DKK or more helps support the organization's work in providing information and investigating UFO experiences. Members receive one of four selected books as a free gift, including titles like 'Ildkugler over Danmark', 'UFO'er - Myter og viden', 'Mysteriet om UFO'er', and 'Firestorm'. Payment details are provided for bank transfers.

Resources and Further Information

Links are provided for downloading a book titled '50 år med ufoer. Erfaringer fra halvtreds års rapportarbejde' and for downloading the Stellarium planetarium software. Readers are encouraged to visit www.ufo.dk for more UFO reports and observations.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue of UFO-Mail continues the organization's mission to provide information on UFO phenomena. It balances the sale of paranormal literature with reports on observed phenomena, offering explanations where possible (e.g., lens flares, aircraft lights) while also presenting detailed accounts of unexplained historical cases. The editorial stance appears to be one of critical investigation, seeking factual explanations but also acknowledging the enduring mystery and the possibility of advanced intelligences behind some phenomena, as suggested by the historical witness account. The promotion of membership and the availability of free literature underscore SUFOI's commitment to engaging the public and supporting its research efforts.