UFO Mail - No 274 - 2018

Magazine Overview

Title: Skandinavisk UFO Information
Issue: nr. 274
Date: 2. november 2018
Publisher: Danmarks UFO Forening

This issue of UFO-Mail, a newsletter from Skandinavisk UFO Information (SUFOI), focuses on the enduring legacy of George Adamski and reports on recent UFO observations in Denmark.

Islands Brygge kalder Venus!

The main article discusses the continued influence of George Adamski, who died in 1965, through his photographs and films of alleged alien spacecraft. His work and philosophy are kept alive by small groups, including The George Adamski Foundation, led by Glenn Steckling. On October 24, 2018, Steckling, son of Adamski's collaborator Fred Steckling, gave a lecture at Kulturhuset Islands Brygge in Copenhagen. He spoke about his own UFO experiences, his parents' meetings with government officials and scientists, Adamski's alleged visit to the Vatican, and the scientific misinformation regarding extraterrestrial life.

Steckling presented his views with conviction, claiming that 'space brothers' are like parents who guide humanity rather than solve problems for them. He also dismissed Einstein's theory of relativity regarding faster-than-light travel as 'just a theory'. The lecture included short film clips from Adamski's world tours and visits to Europe, showing him with UFO acquaintances.

Nyt fra SUFOI's Fotoafdeling

This section details two recent UFO observations investigated by SUFOI.

Observation on July 9, 2018

Two individuals, a journalist and a librarian, reported observing a large, reddish light in the sky on the night of July 9, 2018, near Bispebjerg Bakke in Copenhagen. The object appeared to grow and fly directly towards them. They captured a short video of the object, which appeared to be flying very low and had a square-like appearance, leading them to question if it was a military aircraft.

SUFOI's photo department analyzed the video and photographic evidence. They ruled out astronomical explanations like Mars or Jupiter. While acknowledging that stationary lights can be aircraft at a distance, they noted the object's unusual appearance. Further analysis of radar data from FlightRadar24.com indicated that a passenger plane, flight D83639/BK9GY (Boeing B737-800) from Paris to Kastrup, was flying in the vicinity at the time, at an altitude of approximately 1,486 meters. SUFOI concluded that this plane, with its lights, was the likely cause of the observation, noting that darkness can be deceptive. The observer agreed with this explanation, expressing disappointment at not seeing a Russian spy plane but being glad to have observed the sky.

Observation on October 20, 2018

Four witnesses reported seeing three very faint lights forming a triangle above Tivoli in Copenhagen around 7:10 PM on October 20, 2018. They described the lights as being close, with a clear triangular formation, and that the object moved and then the lights formed a straight line, flying away quietly towards Hovedbanen (Central Station). The lights were low and faint, appearing to hide in the air with no sound. The witnesses took a photograph, which, despite being shaky, shows three lights in a line. They explicitly stated it was not a drone, plane, or anything from Tivoli.

In a Facebook discussion forum, suggestions included laser lights, escaped balloons, drones, and military aircraft. However, the witnesses rejected these explanations, insisting they saw a solid, round-shaped object with faint light, not a luminous point. They described the object as either stationary or moving extremely slowly before one of the lights shifted, changing the formation from a triangle to a line. They are certain they witnessed something they had never seen before and that it was not a plane, bird, or drone.

SUFOI's photo department commented on the Tivoli observation, noting the suboptimal recording conditions due to darkness and a long exposure time (1.25 seconds). Image analysis, including contrast adjustments and retouching, did not yield a definitive explanation. They suggested that illuminated birds flying at a moderate height, lit from below by city lights, could be a plausible explanation for such observations. However, the witnesses strongly disagree with this interpretation, maintaining their certainty about what they saw.

SUFOI's Comments and Preliminary Conclusion

SUFOI acknowledges that the recording conditions for the Tivoli incident were not optimal. While image enhancement did not provide a clear answer, the department's preliminary conclusion leans towards illuminated birds as a plausible explanation, given similar past observations. They invite readers to submit their own theories.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently focuses on UFO phenomena, UFO investigations, and the historical figures and theories within the UFO community, particularly the legacy of George Adamski. SUFOI presents itself as an organization dedicated to providing serious information about UFOs and registering unusual aerial phenomena. The editorial stance appears to be one of open investigation, presenting observations and analyses, while also offering conventional explanations where applicable, though respecting the witnesses' own interpretations and experiences. The publication also promotes membership and support for their work.