UFO Navigator - No 100 - 2006

Magazine Overview

Title: UFO Navigator
Issue: No. 9 (0100)
Date: November 2006
Publisher: Russian Ufological Digest
Country: Russia
Language: Russian

This issue of "UFO Navigator" presents a collection of articles and reports on various UFO and anomalous phenomena, with a focus on cattle mutilation cases, recent sightings, and scientific speculation about extraterrestrial life and space exploration.

"Cattle Mutilation" in the USA: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow?

The lead article details the ongoing phenomenon of cattle mutilation in the USA, particularly in Montana. Farmer John Peterson and his wife discovered a cow that had been mutilated with extreme precision, with its udder, reproductive organs, and anus surgically removed, and its left side of the face also cut away, exposing clean bone. Peterson, who had witnessed a similar incident five years prior, dismisses the idea of natural predators like bears, wolves, or coyotes. The article notes that since the 1970s, dozens of such cases have been reported, with cuts often being circular and made with surgical accuracy. Sheriff Tom Kuka of Pondera County confirms the lack of bloodstains, struggle marks, or any other traces, even in wet or snowy conditions. Scavengers also leave the carcasses untouched. The phenomenon was also prominent in 2002, with at least 15 cases reported, including one near Dupier where a cow was similarly dismembered.

UFO Sightings and Investigations

Kazan UFOlogists Solve the Mystery of a Pseudo-UFO: A report from "Vechernaya Kazan" describes an incident where residents of the Vysokogorsky district observed a large, luminous object with concentric circles and "windows" moving erratically. Professor Nafisa Mingazova of KGU described it as a glowing, rotating object with a "searchlight" effect. However, a group called "Kazan-Kosmopoisk" investigated and concluded that the phenomenon was a laser projection from a hotel complex, creating a rotating pattern on the clouds. This illusion was described as having volume and appearing more diffuse and unclear.

UFOs Made Three Visits in One Night: In the Algarve province of Portugal, Miguel Xorta and Noel Rodriguez reported seeing a rotating UFO emitting blue and red light. The object reportedly flew at high speed, then slowed down and hovered. The sighting was corroborated by another witness who had seen a similar object earlier that evening. The object was described as emitting blue and red light and moving erratically.

Unidentified Flying Creature: A Mexican UFO group, "Ovni Club Nuevo Leon," managed to photograph a strange creature flying in the sky. The photos were not very clear, but the object was described as flying at a constant speed, then turning 90 degrees and heading east. The witnesses noted a complete silence during its flight. Theories about the object included a person with a jetpack, an anomalous creature, or an alien. Researcher Ana-Lucia Kidd vouches for the group's credibility.

"Crop Circles" in Poland: In early October 2006, near Chomutov, Poland, a large, flat circle of dry grass was found, surrounded by smaller "circles" where the grass had changed color. The landowner, Tomas Zazhevsky, reported that the grass was normal a week prior. He also noted that a significant amount of fruit had disappeared from his garden during his absence.

"Flying Saucers" Against Global Warming

American scientists have proposed a method to combat global warming by creating a "cosmic cloud" of flying saucers to block sunlight. The proposal, detailed in "Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences," suggests launching millions of thin, circular discs (0.6m diameter, 1g mass) into space. These discs would be made of a transparent material that would refract sunlight. Each disc would have "ears" that are photovoltaic cells to generate energy for orientation. The discs would be delivered to a Lagrange point and dispersed by a mechanical device. The goal is to reduce solar radiation by 1.8% to prevent Earth from overheating. The project is estimated to cost trillions of dollars over 25 years.

Humanity Will Soon Discover Extraterrestrial Life

Over 40 leading scientists surveyed by "New Scientist" predict that humanity will soon discover extraterrestrial life. Professor Freeman Dyson believes that the next 50 years will see the discovery of alien life, with current research focusing on developing the necessary tools for detection. Dr. Chris McKay suggests that evidence of extraterrestrial life might be found in frozen environments on Mars or even on Earth, possibly in microbial form. Professor Paul Davies posits that aliens may have lived on Earth for millions of years, and that discovering life with a different origin would prove we are not alone in the universe.

Cosmic News

Messenger's Flyby of Venus: The American interplanetary probe "Messenger" flew by Venus on October 24th, passing within 2990 km of the planet's surface. It is scheduled to fly by Venus again on June 6, 2007, and enter orbit around Mercury on March 18, 2011.

Mars Express Data: New data from the "Mars Express" spacecraft has allowed scientists to create a more detailed map of Mars' geological history, confirming hypotheses about the presence of water. The MARSIS radar has detected large accumulations of water ice beneath the surface, not only near the polar caps but also under the Chryse Planitia region.

Viking Lander Limitations: Scientists from the Mexican University, led by Rafael Navarro-Gonzalez, have presented evidence suggesting that the Viking-1 and Viking-2 probes may have missed signs of life on Mars due to their instruments' low sensitivity. Experiments using Earth soil samples under Mars-like conditions showed that the Viking landers' gas chromatographs and mass spectrometers were a million times less sensitive than required to detect Martian bacteria.

Phoenix Mission: The "Phoenix" mission to Mars is scheduled for 2009. The spacecraft will carry a DVD with the names of people who wish to be "immortalized." The project is accepting submissions until February 1, 2007.

Following Up on Our Publications

Illegal Land Sales on the Moon: The magazine reiterates its stance that purchasing "plots of land" on the Moon or other celestial bodies is a meaningless transaction. Yuri Shemshuchenko, director of the Institute of State and Law of Ukraine, confirmed at a UN symposium that such sales are illegitimate and have no legal basis under international law.

Reports from the Field

Anomalous Phenomena in the Novgorod Region: Two residents of the village of Volkhovets, Vladimir and Nikolai Sh., reported seeing a hovering, disc-shaped object about 10 meters in diameter on November 17, 2005. The object emitted colored lights and beams. The sighting lasted about 20-25 minutes.

Another report from the Novgorod region describes two women, Alexandra Shlykova and Valentina Filippova, who claimed to have seen a monk standing near a cross on an ancient settlement. The monk, dressed in a long black robe, disappeared after about ten minutes.

Our Calendar (On This Day... Years Ago)

UFO Pursues Car in Angola (1954): An article from "Phenomenes Spatiaux" recounts an incident on November 23-24, 1954, where three witnesses driving near Keva, Angola, observed a large, rotating object emitting bright light that followed their car. The object was described as disc-shaped and emitted an orange light. The witnesses were terrified and experienced a sense of physical discomfort.

"UFO Squadron" Over the North Caucasus (1989): A train engineer reported seeing a formation of UFOs, described as a "squadron," flying over the North Caucasus. The main object was outlined with a white halo, and followed by three oval objects. They flew silently towards Northern Kazakhstan, leaving a trail of plasma-like substance. A bright glow with red sparks was observed in the sky afterwards.

UFO Attends Launch? (1990): On November 30, 1990, a launch of a secret rocket took place in northern Russia. Witnesses reported seeing a luminous cone of light in the sky, with no visible source. The cone moved and dissolved, leaving behind a green and white light column. In Kirishi, a bright orange sphere was seen, followed by blue beams and radial waves. Another sighting in Kirishi involved a bright point of light emitting colored rays and a white beam.

In Vsevolozhsk, witnesses saw a bright ball with flashing lights and a green cone-shaped spotlight. In Kuznechnoye, a bright yellow object with a violet trail hovered before ascending vertically. Another sighting involved a strange body resembling an airplane, but with a large, vibrating flame, observed flying over Lake Ladoga.

Investigation

Howard and Lovola Burgess - "Cattle Killers" Labels: This section appears to be a title for a future investigation or a reference to a previous one, but no content is provided under this heading.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the persistent mystery of cattle mutilations, various UFO sightings across different countries, and the intersection of these phenomena with scientific inquiry and speculation. The magazine presents a wide range of accounts, from eyewitness testimonies to scientific proposals, suggesting a continued interest in unexplained aerial phenomena and their potential implications for humanity's understanding of the universe and our place within it. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into these subjects, presenting information and allowing readers to draw their own conclusions, while also highlighting the lack of definitive explanations for many of the reported events.

This issue of "True. UFOs and Outer Space" (Quarterly, 1979, № 14) focuses on the disturbing phenomenon of animal mutilations and its potential connection to UFOs. The articles explore scientific investigations, witness testimonies, and public opinion on these unexplained events.

UFO - NIGHT PREDATORS

The lead article, "UFO - Night Predators" by Jen Duplantier, details a case from July 5, 1978, in New Mexico, where a semi-secret investigation into cattle mutilations revealed unusual markings on the animals. These markings, visible under specific light frequencies, suggested a pre-selection process. The mutilations themselves were characterized by precise, bloodless surgical removal of body parts, often leaving the animals in unnatural positions. The article notes that thousands of such cases have occurred across the USA, causing significant financial losses for ranchers.

The investigation into the New Mexico case involved using ultraviolet lamps to detect animals marked with invisible ink. During a test on Manuel Gomez's herd, three cows and two calves exhibited fluorescent markings. Spectrographic analysis of these hairs, conducted by "Shenfeld Lab," revealed 20 elements typically found in organic matter, including high levels of potassium and magnesium, and traces of platinum, vanadium, boron, and strontium. Intriguingly, the fluorescent marks disappeared about four weeks later.

Another incident described occurred near Taos, New Mexico, on July 2, involving a bright pink-orange UFO. Small flakes of a light, gray, cotton-like substance fell from the craft onto a truck. Analysis of this substance also revealed organic elements, similar to the fluorescent hair samples.

The article highlights several other incidents and patterns associated with animal mutilations:

• Scavengers avoid the carcasses.
• Little to no blood is found at the scene.
• Animals are sometimes found lying on their backs with legs raised.
• No signs of tranquilizer darts or conventional weapons are found.

Historical accounts of animal mutilations are also presented, dating back to the American Indians during the Revolution and continuing through various reports from different countries and time periods.

Investigations and Analysis

The article details the scientific approach to identifying UFOs, defining "identification" as the process of observing an object and comparing its characteristics to known phenomena. When an object cannot be identified, it is classified as an Unidentified Flying Object (UFO).

It discusses the "Project Identification" led by Dr. Harley Rutledge in Missouri, which involved 378 participants observing 178 UFOs over seven years. The project aimed to study UFOs and anomalous lights, with some objects appearing to respond to observers.

Identified Flying Objects (IFOs) are also explained, encompassing a wide range of phenomena that were initially unidentified but later explained, such as rocket launches, weather balloons, aircraft, and atmospheric effects.

Near-Death Experiences (NDEs) and UFO Encounters

A section explores the parallels between Near-Death Experiences (NDEs) and UFO abduction accounts. Individuals who have undergone NDEs often report encounters with "beings of light" and experiences similar to those described by UFO contactees. The visions of "another world" during NDEs sometimes include UFO-related motifs. Valentina N.'s account of her NDE describes a journey through space, a luminous planet, and encounters with beings and a 'flying saucer.'

Public Opinion on UFOs

The issue includes a comprehensive overview of public opinion polls on UFOs and extraterrestrial life conducted in the USA and other countries from 1947 to 1991. These polls reveal varying levels of belief in UFOs, with significant percentages of respondents reporting having seen UFOs or believing in life on other planets.

Critiques and Bibliography

A critical review of the book "Phenomenon of UFOs. Arguments of Ufology" by Vladimir Azhazha and Vladimir Zabelyshinsky is presented. The review is highly critical, labeling the book as a disservice to ufology and highlighting what the reviewer considers to be pseudoscientific claims, such as the discovery of a chip in Napoleon's skull. The reviewer also criticizes the authors' use of jargon and their alleged ignorance of existing Soviet and Russian UFO research.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the unexplained phenomenon of animal mutilations, the potential link to UFOs, and the scientific and public perception of these events. The editorial stance appears to be one of serious investigation into these phenomena, presenting evidence and analysis from various sources, while also critically examining claims and research within the field of ufology. The magazine aims to inform readers about the latest findings and ongoing debates surrounding UFOs and related mysteries.

This issue of "UFOlogicheskiy Vestnik" (Ufological Herald), dated November 2006, issue 9/100, delves into various aspects of ufology and anomalous phenomena. The content includes critical analysis of ufological literature, reports on the formation of a new research association, and discussions on scientific and philosophical topics.

Critiques of Ufological Literature

The issue begins with a detailed critique of V. G. Azhazha's work, particularly his book "Life" (M., 1998). The author questions the factual basis of Azhazha's accounts, especially the case of Anatoly Nikolaevich Malyshev, a 'contactee' who reportedly traveled to other planets. The article scrutinizes Malyshev's description of his experience, including a 'walk' on an alien surface, and contrasts it with Azhazha's claims. The author expresses skepticism about Azhazha's methods, suggesting he relies on unsubstantiated information and makes numerous errors. A quote from F. Yu. Siegel from 1978 is included, criticizing Azhazha's "adventurous activities" and their negative impact on the field of ufology.

Formation of the Eastern European Association of Anomalous Phenomena Researchers

A significant portion of the magazine is dedicated to the formation of the "Eastern European Association of Anomalous Phenomena Researchers." A protocol document, presented without commentary, outlines the agreement between research groups and organizations from Eastern Europe. The primary goals of the association are to foster mutually beneficial cooperation based on principles of equality and respect for diverse opinions, and to advance research into anomalous phenomena. The protocol details plans for an inaugural meeting in Warsaw in the spring of 2007, where decisions on establishing the association, approving its charter, electing a Coordination Council, and setting up a unified information space and news feed will be made. Key individuals involved in this initiative include Robert Bernatovich (Nautilus, Poland), Martin Toth (KPUFO, Slovakia), Evgeny Sidorov (UFOlats, Latvia), Lyubosh Shafarzhik (KPUFO, Czech Republic), Nikolai Subbotin (RUFORS, Russia), Ivan Lazarev (BUFONET, Bulgaria), Mikhail Gerstein (RGO, Russia), and Sergey Khvostov (UFO in Ukraine).

The official languages of the association are to be Russian and English. The protocol also addresses the creation of a common database for anomalous phenomena and a "fan-out" email service for members.

Probability of God's Existence

Another section explores the question of God's existence from a probabilistic perspective. Drawing on an article from "P.M. Magazin," the authors used mathematical calculations and Bayes' theorem to estimate the probability of God's existence. The conclusion reached is that God exists with a probability of 62%. The article suggests that while many 'proofs' of God's existence are weak, theological and philosophical arguments can be analyzed using mathematical frameworks. The research covered five major areas: the origin and structure of the cosmos, evolution, good and evil, religious information, and the problem of suffering.

Meteorite Discovery

The magazine reports on a significant archaeological find: a 70-kilogram meteorite of the pallasite type discovered in a wheat field in Kansas, USA. American scientists used a new detector, originally developed for Mars exploration, to locate the meteorite. This device can create a three-dimensional image of objects buried deep underground. Previously, similar devices were used to find smaller meteorites in the Antarctic ice. The meteorite is estimated to have fallen to Earth 10,000 years ago, revising previous estimates of a meteorite shower in the area around 20,000 years ago.

Illustrations and News

The issue includes illustrations related to anomalous phenomena. One image, dated "MÉXICO 2006," is attributed to OVNI CLUB NUEVO LEÓN and shows a blurry aerial object. Another image depicts variably sized "crop circles." A section titled "INVESTIGATION" features a photograph attributed to Jean Duplantier.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are critical analysis of ufological claims, the professionalization and international cooperation in the study of anomalous phenomena, and the application of scientific and mathematical methods to philosophical and existential questions. The editorial stance appears to be one of skepticism towards unsubstantiated claims, advocacy for rigorous research, and an open-minded approach to exploring unexplained phenomena, while also engaging with broader scientific and philosophical debates.