UFO Mail - No 280 - 2019

Magazine Overview

Title: UFO-Mail nr. 280
Date: January 22, 2019
Publisher: Skandinavisk UFO Information (SUFOI)
Content Focus: This issue of UFO-Mail presents new findings and analyses from SUFOI's Photo Department, detailing investigations into recent UFO sightings and photographic evidence from Denmark.

Case 1: Faxe, October 14, 2018

A photographer from 4640 Faxe submitted two photos taken 47 seconds apart, showing a dark marking against a light blue sky. The photographer asked, "What is this?". SUFOI's Photo Department conducted a detailed analysis, including magnification. Their conclusion, stated on page 2, was that "Through examination of powerful magnified sections, additional markings are visible on the right side of the object. SUFOI's Photo Department has no doubt that this is an insect with visible antennae." This swiftly passing insect was not noticed by the photographer during the actual observation and is only visible in one of the received photos.

Case 2: Espergærde, October 3, 2018

A younger couple from Espergærde Strand reported observing a powerful light, described as "almost like the sun," for approximately 4-5 minutes on the morning of October 3, 2018, around 09:05. Despite cloudy and rainy weather, they saw the light. The background was identified as Landskrona, Sweden, with the possibility of seeing the water tower and Hven island. They used a Canon EOS 80 D camera with an EF 75-300 mm zoom lens. The observation occurred while they were meditating, so they did not note when the phenomenon appeared or disappeared.

SUFOI's Photo Department visited Espergærde to assess the geographical conditions and confirmed the difficult photographic circumstances. Their analysis of the photos, including magnified sections, suggested that the light phenomenon was not at "rooftop height" but appeared lower. They consulted local publication "Landskrona Direkt" and learned that ICA Kvantum had an automatic spotlight on its roof that swept the sky in a pattern. Peter Roslund confirmed seeing the lamp. However, the initial observation seemed too low for a spotlight on a roof. Further investigation and new photos taken in clear weather helped SUFOI's Photo Department place the light correctly relative to landmarks like the water tower and harbor. They also asked Facebook users in Landskrona for explanations. Peter Piotr Koppe suggested it might be the "Venbåt" (a ferry), which departs from the location shown in the picture, aligning both horizontal and vertical positions. SUFOI's Photo Department concluded that, despite the initial "mysterious" appearance, the resident from Landskrona was likely correct, and it was lighting/projectors from the Hven ferry seen under unusual weather conditions.

Case 3: Nyborg, October 13, 2018

An account and photos from the Storebælt area were received by SUFOI's Photo Department in October 2018. The observer reported a "balloon-like thing with something hanging underneath" flying over Knudshoved at 06:52, heading towards Zealand. They observed it for about 10 minutes using night vision binoculars, noting it was completely silent and had no lights. The observer filmed and took photos with a mobile phone, but they were blurry.

SUFOI's Photo Department reviewed the video sequences, which were dark and blurry due to the camera's autofocus struggling in low light. They cross-referenced the information with FlightRadar24.com. The description matched a "slow-moving aircraft" at low altitude heading northeast. A Facebook participant, Palle Jørgen Christensen, identified it as a helium balloon from the company Ballonbau Wörner Gmbh, registered as D-OWBA. He noted that balloons might not have the typical red/green/white lights of aircraft and that balloons rotate in the air.

However, the original observer was not convinced by the balloon explanation. In a follow-up email, they stated they are an experienced "flyspotter" with multiple apps and night vision equipment. They described the object as "perfectly round and pitch black," reflecting no light, with no blinking lights, and coming from a different direction than the FlightRadar aircraft. They asserted the object was a maximum of 100 meters above ground, moving slowly and silently. They also checked FlightRadar24 for balloons at the time of observation and found none, attributing this to a potential time discrepancy (FR24 uses UTC, which was 2 hours different from Danish summer time at that point).

SUFOI's Photo Department, after reviewing video stills and FlightRadar24 data, concluded that the registered balloon was indeed very close to the observation area. They reasoned that if the object were something else, the observers should have seen two distinct objects. They noted that the specific flight was not registered on the German balloon company's website, possibly due to inaccuracies in the registration data submitted to FR24. Nevertheless, the timing and location of the FR24-registered flight strongly correlated with the observation. Therefore, SUFOI's Photo Department maintained its conclusion that the recordings showed the registered balloon.

Neddrosling of SUFOI's Photo Department

Ole Henningsen, who started gradually registering and investigating Danish UFO photo cases in 2005, is scaling back his work with new photo cases at the end of 2018/19. He has spent over 10 years investigating approximately 750 registered Danish UFO photos. While many observers felt they saw something unusual, his extensive research has consistently led to natural or technical explanations for these phenomena. Henningsen will now focus on completing older, unfinished cases and other investigations. Photographers are encouraged to report observations and photos to www.ufo.dk and can share them on the Skandinavisk UFO Information - Debatforum Facebook group for discussion.

SUFOI Information and Membership

SUFOI (Skandinavisk UFO Information) is run by volunteers. Their primary goal is to provide the public with serious information about the UFO phenomenon through ufo.dk and to register UFO observations. They offer membership in their "Støttekreds" (Support Circle) for a contribution of 250 DKK per year, which helps fund their work. Members can choose one of four books as a thank-you gift: "Ildkugler over Danmark" (Fireballs over Denmark), "UFOer - Myter og viden" (UFOs - Myths and knowledge), "Mysteriet om UFO'er" (The Mystery of UFOs), or "Firestorm."

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring theme in this issue is the detailed investigation and analysis of UFO sightings, with a strong emphasis on finding rational explanations. SUFOI's Photo Department consistently applies a scientific and investigative approach, often concluding that observed phenomena have natural or technological origins, such as insects, distant lights, or known aircraft/balloons. The magazine promotes transparency by encouraging public discussion on platforms like Facebook and by providing resources for reporting and learning about UFOs. The editorial stance appears to be one of skepticism towards unexplained phenomena, prioritizing evidence-based conclusions and debunking potential misidentifications.