40SEP2007

Magazine Overview

This issue of UFO monthly.com, issue number 40, dated September 2007, presents a collection of articles exploring advanced UFO detection technology, the possibility of extraterrestrial intelligence (ETI) signals, and recent sightings. The magazine is published by UFO Monthly.com and edited by Gary Heseltine.

Editorial

The editorial welcomes readers to the 40th issue, highlighting contributions from Eamonn Ansbro, Roger Anderton, and James Weller. It notes the magazine's early publication due to the editor's holiday and pays tribute to the late Graham Birdsall, whose influence was instrumental in the magazine's creation. The editor, GH, expresses his continued remembrance of Birdsall.

Articles and Features

Eamonn Ansbro and His UFO Tracking Cameras

This feature, detailed across pages 4-7, focuses on the development and testing of new video camera systems for UFO research by Kingsland Imaging Systems in collaboration with the European UFO Survey (EUS). The EUS, a Swiss-based NGO comprising scientists from 10 EU countries, aims to encourage the use of better camera equipment to capture clearer images of UFOs, which are often blurry with conventional equipment. The article introduces Kingsland's 'Discovery 1' camera, designed to capture high-quality images at a cost of under €3000, and its infrared counterpart, 'IR-1'.

Tests were conducted in active UFO areas in France, specifically in Brest on February 10, 2007, and Vence near Nice on April 21, 2007. Further tests took place in a mountainous area in Venice, Italy, where clusters of helium-filled balloons were launched during a six-hour program to test the cameras' capabilities. Both the visible-light Discovery 1 and the Near Infrared IR1 cameras were used simultaneously.

The results showed a dramatic improvement in image resolution compared to commercial camcorders, even in adverse weather conditions. The article compares the Discovery 1's capabilities to a Sony Handycam DCR-DVD91E, emphasizing Discovery 1's superior long-distance and high-resolution capabilities, which commercial camcorders lack beyond 100 meters. The Discovery 1 can capture images from kilometers away, while camcorders are useless at such distances.

The article explains the reasons for this difference, including Discovery 1's optical zoom lenses and faster frame refresh rates, which are crucial for capturing fast-moving objects. It also notes that Discovery 1's sensors have larger, more sensitive pixels.

Tests were also conducted using a 'UFO SAM Kite,' a 50 cm wide kite with four reflective mylar wings, to assess the cameras' performance at close range (30 meters) and at a distance of 200 meters. Even at 200 meters, the Discovery 1 significantly outperformed the camcorder.

The article further explores the potential of infrared imaging, suggesting that more UFOs might be visible in the infrared spectrum than in the visible light spectrum. It references the famous Mexican UFO footage from 2004, which was captured by military infrared FLIR cameras. The IR-1 camera, specifically designed for the Near Infrared band (700-1200 nm), demonstrated exceptional sensitivity, capturing images of a spinning kite with a red LED light at 150 meters at night, where a camcorder in 'NightShot' mode could not detect the infrared light at all.

Future tests are planned at NUI Galway, focusing on simultaneous imaging using both visual and infrared systems. This dual-camera approach is expected to provide more scientific data, potentially revealing if UFOs operate across different frequencies, transitioning between infrared and visible light. The ability to control multiple cameras simultaneously could enable reliable calculation of distance, size, and speed.

The author, Eamonn Ansbro, M.Ast., FRAS, is Director of Kingsland Observatory and has a background in astronomy and optics manufacturing.

Sound Waves and ETI Music from Space

Written by Roger Anderton, this article (pages 8-10) is a follow-up to a previous piece on ETI Music. It addresses the common misconception that sound cannot travel through the vacuum of space. Anderton explains that outer space is not a perfect vacuum but a 'near-vacuum' containing rarefied, ionised gas, which can carry sound waves. NASA's discovery of natural sounds in space, some of which exhibit intelligent patterns (e.g., from Gliese 581C), is discussed. These sounds were converted into audible frequencies by scientists like Dr. Don Gurnett from the University of Iowa.

The article touches upon the philosophical debate of whether these waves should be termed 'sound' when they travel through plasma rather than air. Anderton accepts the term, as the signals are converted into audible sound for human perception.

Anderton introduces the concept of 'mental blind spots,' suggesting that some scientists, due to their ingrained belief in a vacuum in space, dismiss the possibility of sound or ETI music signals. He argues that the Unified Field Theory (UFT), a concept explored by scientists like Bohm and Bertrand Russell, is crucial for understanding the interaction of different wave types and could provide a framework for interpreting these signals.

The article critiques mainstream science for often ignoring or discrediting ideas that do not fit its established paradigms, drawing parallels to Galileo's struggles. It suggests that the UFT, which has a history predating Einstein, is largely ignored by mainstream science, despite its potential to explain phenomena like ETI music.

Anderton posits that some sounds detected from space are natural (e.g., lightning at Saturn, solar wind), while others may indicate active intelligence. He presents a musical group named 'Iese 581C' whose music is noted for its difference and patterns, implying a connection to extraterrestrial intelligence.

Other Content

• Public Reaction to the UFO Phenomenon: A Brief Investigation of the Stratford UFO Sighting by James Weller (page 22).
• UFOs and the Web (page 26) offers interesting titbits from the internet.
• Two more documents (page 30) are added to the UFO archive collection.
• Contact Details (page 2) provides information on how to contact the magazine via mail, telephone, and email, along with the website address.
• Images: The magazine features several images of UFO sightings and the camera equipment discussed.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the advancement of UFO detection technology, the potential for detecting and interpreting extraterrestrial intelligence through sound and visual signals, and the challenges posed by scientific skepticism and 'mental blind spots.' The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into UFO phenomena, advocating for the use of advanced scientific equipment and theoretical frameworks like the Unified Field Theory to explore these subjects, while also acknowledging and respecting differing viewpoints within the scientific and UFO research communities.

This document is the 11th issue of a publication focused on UFOs and paranormal phenomena, primarily featuring reports of UFO sightings from August 2007 and information about the 4th Irish UFO Conference.

The 4th Irish UFO Conference

The cover announces "THE 4TH IRISH UFO CONFERENCE" and details that it took place on September 22nd-23rd, 2007, at the Bush Hotel in Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim. The venue is described as ideal with a state-of-the-art conference room, and Carrick-on-Shannon is easily accessible from Dublin. The conference featured a lineup of speakers from America, Italy, England, Ireland, and Wales. The predominant theme for this year was highlighted as the more spiritual aspect of UFO phenomena, with presentations on hypnosis, regressions, and orbs. The organizers expressed optimism that it would be the most interesting conference to date, building on the success of the previous three.

Betty Meyler is mentioned in relation to the conference. The Travel/Accommodation Agent for the conference was Una Bhan Tourism Co-operative, with contact details provided. The issue also lists "2007 SPEAKERS" with their photographs and affiliations: Paola Harris (Italy), Ellis Taylor (UK), Jane McCarthy (UK), Breege Walsh (Ireland), Dr. Norma Milanovich (USA), Yvonne Smith (U.S.A.), David Coggins (U.K.), and Malcolm Robinson (UK).

UFO Sightings - UK

This section details numerous UFO sightings reported in August 2007 from various locations in the UK:

• August 2nd, 2007, North Devon, England: A witness reported seeing two blue/silver spheres in the back garden. One object disappeared after a minute, while the larger one remained. The witness managed to capture a photo of one of the spheres.
• August 3rd, 2007, Patcham, Brighton, East Sussex, England: At least four reddish-purple spherical objects were seen moving slowly from South to North East, changing formation before being obscured. Photos were taken.
• August 4th, 2007, Brantham, Manningtree, Essex, England: A bright light, like a star, was seen heading directly towards the witness in a straight line, occasionally buffeted by the wind. It then disappeared. The witness noted it was unlike any aircraft they had seen.
• August 5th, 2007, Croydon, Surrey, England: A plain white oval object, without wings, was observed travelling north at a speed estimated to be faster than a passenger plane. This was the second such object the witness had seen recently.
• August 5th/7th/9th, 2007, Bradford, West Yorkshire, England: On three separate nights, a very large bright white light was observed in the sky. It appeared stationary, then moved upwards and eastwards, disappearing rather than traveling into the distance. It was described as not being a plane or helicopter, with no noise or flashing lights.
• August 10th, 2007, Tooting, London, England: A white or light grey oval-shaped object, without wings, was seen flying from left to right and back again, sometimes disappearing in clouds. The witness noted a large dark helicopter in the same area shortly after.
• August 10th, 2007, Chatham, Kent, England: Three orange/brown glowing objects, diamond-shaped and flat, were observed moving fast across the sky, swapping positions as if playing a game. They moved at an unbelievable rate.
• August 11th, 2007, Petersfield, Hampshire, England: An isosceles triangle-shaped object, silhouetted black against the night sky, with dim yellowish lights in the corners, was observed moving slowly and silently at a low altitude.
• August 12th, 2007, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England: A bright light was seen moving slowly and erratically, appearing to wobble before disappearing. It was described as too high for a plane and had no flashing lights.
• August 13th, 2007, Hackney, London, England: A dim yellow egg-shaped object was seen moving fast from west to east, then turning sharply left and right. It was described as moving 3 times as fast as a commercial jumbo jet.
• August 13th, 2007, Nuneaton, Warwickshire: An object with two very bright white lights was observed moving slowly and wobbling directly above the witnesses before disappearing. It was described as too high for a plane and not having flashing lights.

Worldwide UFO Sightings

This section compiles reports from outside the UK:

• August 3rd, 2007, Greenwell Point, South Coast, New South Wales, Australia: A bright light, described as very fast, was seen dropping from the sky at high speed and then disappearing below the treeline.
• August 3rd, 2007, Bells Lake, Grey County, near Markdale, Ontario, Canada: A very bright white light object was observed rising from the South West, slowing down, and then accelerating eastwards before dropping over the treeline. It was described as not being an aircraft or satellite.
• August 3rd, 2007, Brome Lake Area, West Bolton, Quebec, Canada: Multiple objects were seen, including one round, white object. They were observed within a horseshoe shape of storm clouds.
• August 7th, 2007, Ste-Marie De Kent, New Brunswick, Canada: Three balls of light were observed hovering in a backyard. They blinked different colors, then shone a bright orange light, and moved slowly. A second object then entered the area and flew towards the first.
• August 11th, 2007, West Of The City Of Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada: An extremely bright light, high in the sky, caught the witness's attention. It resembled a headlight, then turned red and dim, moving unusually slow.
• August 13th, 2007, St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands: A large triangular-shaped object, described as 4 times bigger than planes, with circular lights running down each side and through the middle, appeared in the sky. The lights were white and flashed.
• August 4th/5th, Mexico City, Mexico: Two reports are detailed. One describes three metallic objects with an intense glow observed over Mexico City International Airport. Another describes a horseshoe-shaped metallic object observed near the San Mateo air corridor.
• August 2nd, 2007, Killeen Ft. Hood, Texas, USA: Two objects were seen flying extremely fast, described as having a steady white glow, unlike military aircraft or the space station.
• August 5th, 2007, Loveland, Colorado, USA: Two brilliant white discs were observed performing tight circles and loops. One object suddenly turned into a small plane.
• August 11th, 2007, Northeastern Pennsylvania, USA: A craft with a red pulsating light appeared in the sky and was video-taped.
• August 7, 2007, Guánica, Puerto Rico: An unidentified flying object was seen overnight, described as multi-colored and shaped like a spinning top. A smaller light emerged from it and fell into the sea.

Strange Phenomena Investigations Croydon Lecture Programme For 2007

This section announces a series of monthly lectures on ghosts, poltergeists, UFOs, and the paranormal in Croydon, Surrey, starting in July 2007. The lectures feature UK UFO and paranormal researchers. The schedule includes:

• Saturday July 14th: Malcolm Robinson - "UFOs, Ghosts And The Paranormal"
• Saturday August 4th: Nick Pope - "The Real X Files"
• Saturday September 29th: Marcus Allen - "Did We Really Land On The Moon"?
• Saturday October 13th: To Be Confirmed
• Saturday November 3rd: Ian Franklin - "The Ghosts Of Hampton Court"
• Saturday December 1st: Professor Chris French - "The Psychology of Anomalous Experiences"

Lectures were held at The Spread Eagle Pub, 39-41 Katherine Street, Croydon, Surrey, commencing at 3:00 pm and concluding at 6:30 pm. The public entry fee was £5:00, and SPI Members £4:00. Malcolm Robinson is listed as the contact for more information.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO sightings from around the world, with a particular focus on August 2007, and the promotion of paranormal and UFO-related events, specifically the 4th Irish UFO Conference and the Croydon lecture series. The publication appears to be a platform for witnesses to report their experiences and for researchers and enthusiasts to share information and engage in discussion about unexplained phenomena. The editorial stance is one of open reporting of sightings and events, encouraging public participation and research in the field of UFOlogy and the paranormal.

This issue of UFO monthly.com, dated February 2006, features the cover story "THE FLEETWOOD UFOS RETURN" and includes a variety of articles on UFO phenomena, eyewitness accounts, and related topics. The magazine aims to provide a platform for UFO news and investigations, often highlighting the public's lack of informed understanding of the subject.

The Sighting: Stratford UFO Phenomenon

The main investigative piece, "Public Reaction to the UFO Phenomenon: A Brief Investigation of the Stratford UFO sighting by James Weller," examines a mass UFO sighting that occurred on July 21st, 2007, in Stratford-upon-Avon. The article, initially reported in the Metro newspaper, described over 100 people witnessing five unexplained lights hovering for about thirty minutes. Photographs and mobile phone footage were captured. The author, James Weller, initially considered paper lanterns as a likely explanation, especially after his friend's sighting on April 21st, 2007, in Sidcup, Kent, which involved similar lights and footage. However, reports of a wedding party launching 20 Thai paper lanterns towards Stratford, and online comments suggesting a local rugby club event, provided a potential explanation. Weller's investigation into online comments also revealed other UFO sightings of similar formations around the same time, including reports from Doncaster and Leeds on July 14th, and another on July 7th. He also notes a report from Hammersmith of four strange objects in a similar formation. Despite the possibility of lanterns, Weller remains intrigued by the 'hurtling' light's description and the video footage, which he believes calls the lantern explanation into question, particularly the lights' ability to stop, hover, and hold tight formations, which lanterns cannot do.

Eyewitness Accounts

The issue includes several eyewitness accounts:

• San Rafael, California (August 12th, 2007): Two witnesses observed a dark triangular shape with rounded corners moving silently from north to south, with a small red circle in each corner. It was estimated to be the size of 2-3 full moons and was tracked for about 4-5 seconds before disappearing into light pollution.
• Lorain, Ohio (August 13th, 2007): A single witness observed a flashing, strobe-like light moving at an extremely high speed from north to south. The object stopped, moved slightly north, and then performed a 360-degree circle or a series of 90-degree moves in approximately 1.5 to 2 seconds before moving south again. The witness noted the object moved much faster than any plane or satellite and could not determine its shape or size, though it was not at a 'tree skimming' height.

Archive Documents and Web Sightings

• Shuttle STS-117 Spots “Curving” Object: Jeff Challender reports on an anomaly observed during a routine water dump from the Space Shuttle Atlantis on June 20th, 2007. An object, larger and brighter than ice particles, was seen making a curving course, changing direction, unlike the straight trajectory of the ice crystals. Challender classifies this as an unknown phenomenon.
• International Space Station the Accelerator!: Jeff Challender also discusses an object seen near the ISS, appearing from behind the station and accelerating rapidly into deep space. This object's behavior, particularly its acceleration, could not be explained by debris or conventional means.
• Archive Document (1996): A document from June 26th, 1996, details a sighting in Vilnius, Lithuania, where two duty motor police officers spotted a spherical object near the border. The object was observed pulsing, shrinking, and expanding, emitting a strange sound, and then rapidly departed towards Vilnius. Sniffer dogs did not react suspiciously, but the tall grass where the object hovered was flattened in a 10-meter radius.

Are Orbs Proof That Spirits DO Exist?

This article by Hazel Courteney discusses Professor Klaus Heinemann's research into 'orbs' appearing in photographs. Initially dismissing them as camera faults or dust, Heinemann found that these shimmering circles often appeared when subjects were asked to make themselves visible, particularly during spiritual gatherings. His experiments showed orbs could move at high speeds and sometimes appeared in only one of two simultaneous photos. He concluded that these were manifestations of paranormal intelligence. The article mentions a conference in Sedona, Arizona, where scientists discussed orbs as genuine paranormal phenomena, suggesting that human vision only perceives a small fraction of reality.

UFOS IN THE HEADLINES: Real Reporting: On A Real Phenomenon by Rob Simone

The magazine reviews Rob Simone's new book, which contains over 200 pictures of real news articles about UFO cases from around the world, spanning from the 1950s to the present day. The book is described as a comprehensive overview of UFO news stories from over 10 countries, offering a journalistic perspective. Excerpts from the book are provided, detailing various UFO encounters, including a US Air National Guard chase, a UFO landing near Philadelphia, an Air Force jet crash after intercepting a UFO, General Hoyt Vandenberg's comments on UFO investigations, the Duke of Edinburgh investigating UFOs, a mass sighting in Florence, Italy, and a Turkish Air Force pilot chase.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

A recurring theme throughout the issue is the public's general lack of understanding and the media's often superficial or sensationalist handling of UFO phenomena. The magazine emphasizes the importance of educating the public and continuing to investigate and document UFO reports seriously. The discontinuation of "UFO Magazine UK" is lamented, highlighting the need for quality publications to address the subject with the seriousness it deserves. The editorial stance is one of advocating for a more informed and serious approach to UFO research, acknowledging the evidence that UFOs exist while recognizing the ongoing debate and confusion surrounding their nature and origin. The magazine also touches upon the philosophical implications of extraterrestrial life and the limitations of current scientific understanding.

This document contains purchase information for UFO Monthly.com and an advertisement for the "Roswell 60 The UK's premiere UFO Conference". The purchase information details how to acquire the magazine, including subscription tariffs for both UK and overseas customers, and delivery methods. The conference advertisement lists speakers, venue, dates, and ticket prices.

Purchase Information for UFO Monthly.com

UFO Monthly.com can be purchased through cheque, postal order, or via PayPal on the internet. The magazine is delivered in two ways: as an email attachment or on a CDROM.

Subscriptions and Tariffs

• Overseas Tariffs (12 months):
• Europe: 36 EURO
• US: $54
• Australia: $68
• Canada: $68
• South Africa: 272.00 RAND
• Rest of the World: $62

Note: Overseas customers can only obtain the email attachment option for subscriptions. The magazine is not available in printed form but in PDF format.

• UK Tariffs:
• Email attachment: £1.50 per issue or £18 for a 12-month subscription.
• CDROM: £2.25 per issue or £25 for a 12-month subscription.

Payment for subscriptions can be made directly by PayPal to the email account: [email protected].

Roswell 60 - The UK's Premiere UFO Conference

This section advertises a UFO conference titled "Roswell 60", described as the UK's premiere UFO Conference, scheduled for October 20th - 21st, 2007.

Presenters and Venue

The conference will feature presenters including Dr. Jesse Marcel Jnr., Don Schmitt, Nick Pope, Michael Hesemann, Malcolm Robinson, Gary Heseltine, Philip Mantle, and Russel Callaghan. Dr. Jesse Marcel Jnr. is highlighted as the only man alive today who claims to have seen wreckage from the alleged 1947 UFO crash. The event aims to celebrate Roswell and the modern era of Ufology.

The venue is The Parkside Hotel & Conference Centre, Pontefract, Nr Wakefield. The conference dates are Saturday 20th Oct - Sunday 21st Oct 2007.

Booking and Ticket Prices

UFO DATA, the organizer, notes that seats are selling fast. To book, visitors can go to their website www.ufodata.co.uk or send cheques or POs payable to UFO DATA to PO BOX 280, LEEDS, LS26 1AN.

• Ticket Prices:
• Saturday: £15.00
• Sunday: £15.00
• Weekend: £25.00

An additional event, a "Meet the speakers dinner and dance" on Saturday night, is available for £15.00 and offers a Regular or Vegetarian menu.

Hotel and Travel Information

The Parkside Hotel is located just off the M62 motorway in West Yorkshire (Junction 32). Rail and bus services are available. Contact numbers for booking are provided: 0113 2865566 and 07957 223358.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The content focuses on the accessibility of UFO-related publications and events. The editorial stance, as indicated by Gary Heseltine, Editor of UFO Monthly.com, is to provide information and facilitate engagement with the UFO community through both a digital magazine and conferences. The emphasis on PDF format for the magazine suggests a move towards digital distribution. The conference promotion highlights historical UFO events like Roswell and features prominent figures in the ufology field.