UFO-Nytt - 1991 No 2

Magazine Overview

Title: UFO-nytt
Issue: Nr 2
Year: 1991
Publisher: Västerbergslagens UFO förening

This issue of UFO-nytt is a Swedish-language magazine dedicated to UFO phenomena and related topics, published by the Västerbergslagens UFO förening. It is published four times a year, with this issue dated 1991.

Table of Contents

The magazine features a detailed table of contents, outlining the various articles and sections within the issue:

• Page 2: The Västerbergslagens UFO förening has the floor.
• Page 3: The board of VBU.
• Pages 4-5: Another report from ancient times.
• Page 6: Clipping page.
• Page 7: The big bang, Troubled sun.
• Page 8: Facts about our neighbors.
• Page 9: Is space silent?
• Pages 10-11: A third-degree encounter on an island in Estonia.
• Pages 12-16: The investigation group, reports.
• Pages 17-18: The Belgian UFO flap, continued.
• Pages 19-20: Totte's database.
• Pages 21-23: Oh, God, here they come – the aliens.
• Page 24: A look back.
• Page 25: Strange and unexplained findings.

Editorial Information

The editorial team consists of AnnaLisa Andersson, Thor-Leif Andersson, Lars Andersson, Birgitta Andersson, Börje Eggestad, Ingmarie Strömberg, Torsten Karlsson, Conny Persson, and Gudrun Andersson. Membership for 1991 is 75 SEK, with a reduced rate of 25 SEK for those under 16. The address for the Västerbergslagens UFO förening is Box 99, 777 23 Smedjebacken, Sweden. The postgiro number is 16099-4.

Västerbergslagens UFO Förening Has the Floor

This section, likely an editorial or a message from the organization, reflects on the past winter, noting few UFO observations due to cloudy weather but expressing hope for clearer skies in the coming autumn and winter. It announces planned observation nights for April 5th and a barbecue evening on May 12th. Scheduled autumn observation nights include August 29th, September 15th, September 29th, October 6th, October 28th, November 8th, November 24th, and December 1st. The organization plans to hold one meeting in the spring and one in the autumn, with invitations to be sent out in advance. They also mention that the VBUS TIDNING (magazine) is the responsibility of the entire board, and members are encouraged to submit suggestions. The investigative group for the year comprises Johan Kinneryd, Prrje Eggestad, Conny Persson, Lars Andersson, Ingmari Strömberg, Birgitta Andersson, Thor-Leif Andersson, Gudrun Andersson, Sune Andersson, and Stig Olhsson. The translators are listed as Torsten Karlsson, Elsa-Britta Karlsson, Ingvar Källving, Anita Strömberg, Roger Andersson, and Resan. A planned trip to Egypt has been postponed due to unrest and is rescheduled for the autumn.

The membership is growing, with new members joining thanks to Bernt's promotion in UFO AKTUELLT. The organization hopes that these new members will also find the group enjoyable.

Board Members of V.B.U.

This section lists the board members of the Västerbergslagens UFO förening (V.B.U.):

• Chairman: Gudrun Andersson, Stimmerbo 1207, Smedjebacken.
• Treasurer: Birgitta Andersson, Lindväg 15, 77200 Grängesberg.
• Secretary: IngMarie Strömberg, Prickväg 2, 77733 Smedjebacken.
• Members: Lars Andersson, Lindväg 15, 77200 Grängesberg; Börje Eggestad, Vindelgatan 3, 77133 Ludvika; ThorLeif Andersson, Bomvägen 5, 77733 Smedjebacken; Conny Persson, Prickvägen 2, 77733 Smedjebacken.
• Substitutes: Stig Olsson, pl 6411, 77020 Söderbärke; Juan Manzanares, Vinkelväg 3, 77014 Nyhammar; Bernt Berglund, Generatorg 4 f, 77134 Ludvika; Torsten Karlsson, Grenanderv 28, 77732 Smedjebacken; Berit Gustavsson, pl 6447, 77200 Grängesberg; Anna-Lisa Andersson, Björsjö 1950, 77190 Ludvika.

New Star?

Australian astronomers have discovered a small asteroid, about 5 km in diameter, with an orbit between Mars and Uranus. Its unusual orbit challenges existing theories about the solar system's formation.

UFO Report Categories

This section provides a classification system for UFO reports:

• NL (Nocturnal Light): Lights seen at night, which can be constant, blinking, or rotating, and may move or remain stationary.
• DD (Daylight Disc): Objects that appear as physical in daylight, with their distance being difficult to determine.
• RV (Radar-Visual): Objects detected simultaneously by radar and visual observation, allowing for distance and altitude determination.
• CE (Close Encounter): UFO events occurring within 150 meters of the observer.
• CE I (First Degree): UFO in the air or near the ground, with visible details.
• CE II (Second Degree): UFO landed or very close to the ground, often with evidence of landing, ground disturbance, or electrical interference.
• CE III (Third Degree): The object is observed, along with a being or beings inside or outside the UFO, appearing as living creatures or robots.

The most common UFO shapes reported are triangular, disc-shaped, and cigar-shaped.

Another UFO Report from Ancient Times

This article discusses the biblical account of the prophet Ezekiel's vision, suggesting it could be interpreted as a UFO encounter. The description includes a 'vehicle' descending from the sky, a large cloud with fiery light, and beings with four faces and four wings, described as having a metallic sheen. The text likens these beings to astronauts with space helmets and suits, and the vehicle to a spaceship with wheels. The vision is interpreted as a possible abduction and return scenario.

It also references the Roman writer Julius Obsequens (5th century AD) and his compilation of strange phenomena, including reports of ship-like objects in the sky over Italy in 216 BC, a fiery object falling in the Spoleto territory in 90 BC, and a flaming torch-like object seen in Tarquinia in 99 BC. These accounts are presented as early UFO observations.

Facts about Our Neighbors

This section provides astronomical facts about stars and celestial objects:

• The closest star to Earth is Proxima Centauri, located 4.25 light-years away.
• The brightest stars visible from Earth include Sirius, Hundstjärnan (8.6 light-years), Caponus (200 light-years), Alfa Centauri (4.3 light-years), and Arcturus (41 light-years).
• The most distant celestial phenomenon visible to the naked eye is the Andromeda spiral nebula, over two million light-years away.
• The largest known star is likely Alfa Herculis, a red giant.
• The smallest known stars are about the size of planets, with some less than 1,800 km in diameter.
• The largest stars, like VV Cephei, are giants, with VV Cephei having a diameter 1,220 times that of the Sun.
• The densest concentration of celestial bodies in our galaxy is in the constellation Cygnus (the Swan).

It also lists meteor showers for 1991 and notes that there will be two solar eclipses and four lunar eclipses, three of which will be penumbral.

Is Space Silent?

This Q&A section addresses the question of whether space is silent. It explains that sound waves, being pressure waves, require a medium like air to propagate and thus cannot travel in the vacuum of space. However, astronauts do not perceive space travel as silent. They report hearing sounds like a cannon firing when maneuvering thrusters are activated, with these sounds transmitted through the spacecraft's hull. On space stations with reduced atmospheric pressure, communication can be difficult, as experienced by astronauts on Skylab in 1973. The article notes that a violent explosion could occur outside a space station without being heard by the astronauts.

A Woman Among Astronaut Candidates

Maria Edberg, a 30-year-old civil engineer from Skärholmen, Sweden, is among the 22 candidates selected for potential astronaut roles in the European space program. She expresses her lifelong dream of becoming an astronaut and her fascination with space. She is one of 22 individuals chosen from Sweden, which is one of 13 member states of the European Space Agency (ESA). Further psychological and medical tests will be conducted. Sweden will propose three to five candidates to ESA. The selection process involves rigorous testing in Germany, competing with candidates from other ESA countries. Maria Edberg's interest in space was influenced by her astronomer father and the space race of the 1960s.

Danish Astronauts

Three Danes—two men and one woman—have been selected as candidates for a manned space flight planned by ESA for the late 1990s. They were chosen from 200 applicants. Janne Holt, a 30-year-old flight instructor, is a pilot candidate. Henrik Hvidfeldt, a 28-year-old civil engineer, is expected to handle maintenance and repairs on the space laboratory and shuttle. Per Vilhelm Schröder, a 33-year-old experienced pilot with SAS, is also a pilot candidate for the mission.

New Theory on the Big Bang: Gravity May Have Varied

An American astrophysicist proposes a new theory suggesting that gravity may have varied during the first fractions of a second after the Big Bang. This variation could explain many of the universe's current properties that do not align with existing Big Bang theories. The theory, developed by Paul Steinhardt at Princeton University, addresses the problem of how the universe expanded from a tiny volume (10^-45 meters) to grapefruit size in an instant, a process known as inflation. Steinhardt's theory suggests that if gravity varied with the expansion rate, the universe's expansion would have been more orderly. This theory aims to resolve discrepancies in cosmological models that suggest the universe should contain more mass than currently observed. Cosmologists are now examining Steinhardt's theory to see if it provides a solution to these cosmic puzzles.

Troubled Sun

Observations indicate that the Sun's surface is more active than usual, with large sunspots and eruptions of hot plasma. This activity deviates from the typical 11-year cycle of sunspot activity, which peaked in the summer of 1989. Increased solar activity could lead to a rise in Earth's temperature, exacerbating the greenhouse effect. Solar flares can also interfere with power transmission, data, and radio communications, potentially causing 'atmospheric disturbances' visible on television screens.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue of UFO-nytt maintains a consistent focus on UFO phenomena, presenting a mix of contemporary sightings, historical accounts, and scientific discussions. The magazine appears to adopt an open-minded yet investigative stance, exploring various theories from ancient interpretations of events to modern astronomical research. There is a clear effort to provide explanations for reported phenomena, as seen in the Björbo case where 'fallskärmsbloss' (flares) are suggested as a possible cause. The magazine also engages with broader scientific topics like cosmology and space exploration, linking them to the possibility of extraterrestrial life and advanced technology. The editorial team actively solicits member input, indicating a community-driven approach to exploring the mysteries of UFOs.

This issue of UFO-Aktuellt (Volume 1983, Issue Nr 3) focuses on a variety of UFO sightings and investigations, primarily from Sweden but also including international cases. The magazine presents witness testimonies, investigative findings, and photographic evidence, aiming to shed light on unexplained aerial phenomena.

Estonian Encounter: A Third Kind of Contact

The lead article details a close encounter that occurred in late August 1980 on an island in Estonia. A factory worker, while checking instruments, spotted a brightly colored, gleaming object about 30 meters away. Initially thinking it was forgotten equipment, he approached it. At about 20 meters, he noticed a black cube beside the object. The main object was described as a cylinder, widest in the middle, with rays of colored light emanating from it. Above the cylinder sat a smaller cube with a rotating lever. The witness initially thought the lever was examining the asphalt. After about 20 seconds, the smaller cube began to rotate horizontally, revealing two holes from which an orange beam of light struck the witness. He felt no pain, only warmth, and was pushed backward, landing on something soft. The main object then changed shape, sinking and resembling a classic saucer, before rotating vertically and disappearing. The witness believes the cubes may have entered the main craft.

Post-Encounter Investigation and Analysis

Following the Estonian incident, the UFO object vanished. The witness felt ill for about 20 minutes but otherwise unharmed. He did not report the experience for a week, eventually telling a female acquaintance who informed Estonian UFO investigators. The site was investigated nearly a year later. Plant samples were taken and analyzed using Kirlian photography, but they appeared normal. The report notes that the landing site was within a factory area, which could have obliterated any traces. Radiation levels were also normal. Separately, border guards reportedly sighted a UFO around the same time, but confirmation was impossible.

Swedish Reports: Diverse Sightings

Karl Larsson's Observation (1963)

Karl Larsson from Östra Vemmenhög, Sweden, recounts an experience from the summer of 1963. While sitting in his garden, he observed a star in the northeast that was unusual. This 'star' grew and transformed into two stars with a body between them. It then became a flat, circular object with two cupolas, one pointing upwards and the other downwards. The craft was steel-gray with a steel mantle and had sharp, beveled edges. He moved to a nearby field for a better view. The object emitted a strong light, making it difficult to see its sides. The rear part of the craft was darker. The object then diminished, appearing as two stars again, then a single star, and finally a faint red dot, seemingly near the moon. The craft's size was compared to that of a full moon. The cupolas were red.

Hillerstorp Case (Date Unclear)

An anonymous witness from Hillerstorp saw a mysterious star that slowly moved towards them, blinking. The object then changed direction and approached silently. The witness retrieved a camera and, from a balcony, saw a bright, stationary ball of light above a lamppost, about 50 meters away. The object was described as being the size of a full moon. The witness took a series of photos, but the object disappeared with a "hissing sound" like that heard near a power line. The weather was clear with a little snow on the ground. Photos submitted showed a tilted roof, a bright light, and a large light spot.

Karin Rauscher's Experience (1990)

Karin Rauscher from Sandviken/Kramfors, Sweden, reports two incidents in November 1990. On November 3rd, around 8-9 PM, lights began blinking and her TV malfunctioned for about five minutes. The next morning, around 6 AM, she observed three oval, gold-glittering objects above a brick building with a metal roof. These objects, all the same size, emitted thin, crooked beams of light that seemed to search the ground. A round light cone was visible below. The beams were intense, causing her and her companion to retreat. She called the police, but they arrived 15 minutes late. The beams then retracted, and everything went dark. On November 5th, a similar event occurred, but the beams seemed to aim upwards at the roof, and the ground was not illuminated. The duration of the observation was about 45 minutes. She felt no fear, only wonder, but later expressed regret at witnessing the phenomenon.

International Reports: Belgium, Brazil, and USA

Belgian UFO Flap (SOBEPS)

This section discusses the activities of SOBEPS (Société Belge d'Etude des Phénomènes Spatiaux), a Belgian UFO research organization. They have collected 25 video tapes of sightings. Investigator Ferruyn highlights three particularly interesting videos showing non-conventional aerial traffic. One film showed three lights forming a large triangle with a red center, flying slowly over the capital on March 30th, the same date 15 Wavre police officers reported similar objects. SOBEPS also has photographs, though many are considered misleading. One photo showed a triangular or trapezoidal object, but it appeared more round and star-shaped.

Brazilian Military Investigation (1977)

In 1977, the Brazilian military investigated a series of UFO sightings near Colares, at the mouth of the Amazon River. A team spent about 30 days in the area, taking approximately 300 photos of UFOs. The team's chief officer reported seeing various UFO shapes, including triangles and pyramids. Many photos, when developed, showed objects different from what was visually observed. One photo depicted a disc-shaped object twice the size of a Boeing 737, but the photo itself only showed a point of light. Another sighting involved a large fireball with a bluish glow.

North American and Global Sightings

Reports from other countries, including the USA, Canada, Great Britain, and Iran, share similarities with Belgian observations, particularly regarding triangular or boomerang-shaped objects. A security officer at the Indian Point nuclear reactor in Buchanan, New York, reported a large triangular object hovering for ten minutes on July 24, 1984. A witness in Culsa, California, reported a UFO that suddenly shot across the sky and returned quickly. Memphis police observed a triangular UFO circle a golf course and disappear in seconds. In Pinheiro, Brazil, a large, red ball of light was frequently seen, sometimes shooting into the atmosphere and returning. The sheer size of reported objects from Belgium is noted as typical for global sightings.

News from Totte's Database

Mysterious Flying Object Over Hungary (1991)

A news brief from January 21, 1991, reports a mysterious flying object observed over central and eastern Hungary. Meteorologists at a military airfield in Kecskemet described it as 15-25 meters long with a 50-meter orange glow. It flew silently at an altitude of 200-300 meters. Hungarian defense officials stated that the air force did not detect the object on radar, ruling out a military aircraft.

Mysterious Light Phenomenon in Western Sweden (1988)

Another news brief from August 21, 1988, describes a strange light beam observed in Western Sweden over Gothenburg, Gullmarn, and Lysekil. The light beam moved across the sky towards the horizon. Reports were made to local radio and the coast guard, but no explanation was provided.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the diversity of UFO shapes and behaviors, the consistency of witness reports across different locations and time periods, and the challenges faced by investigators in obtaining clear evidence. The magazine presents these reports without explicit judgment, allowing the reader to draw their own conclusions. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into unexplained aerial phenomena, encouraging the sharing of information and the pursuit of further investigation. The inclusion of news briefs and international reports suggests a broad scope of interest in the UFO phenomenon.

This issue of the magazine, dated September 1989, focuses on the intersection of cutting-edge technology, unexplained phenomena, and ancient mysteries. The cover headline, "THE LIMIT OF INFORMATION ON A MICROCHIP HAS NOT YET BEEN REACHED," highlights a lead story on the use of synchrotron light in microchip manufacturing. Other prominent themes include UFO sightings, space exploration, and intriguing archaeological finds.

Synchrotron Light and Microchips

The article "Synchrotron Light: The Limit of Information on Microchips Not Yet Reached" (TTA0434 4 i 30 hy) discusses how researchers in Lund, Sweden, are exploring the use of synchrotron light to etch microchip circuits. This technique, which utilizes light with wavelengths shorter than those currently used, is believed to allow for much finer detail. The MAX-lab in Lund, a national synchrotron light laboratory, is highlighted as a world-class facility attracting international interest from countries like China and Japan. The process involves accelerating electrons to near light speed and forcing them into a curved path using strong magnets, producing a powerful, clean light used at six experimental stations for various scientific disciplines, including physics, chemistry, biology, and medicine.

"Eye to Space" Exhibition

Another feature, "Tycho Brahe and 'Black Holes' at the Space Exhibition in Malmö" (TTB0380 4 v 42 msg), reports on a space exhibition that offers visitors a journey from the starry sky to modern space research and black holes. The exhibition, which is touring Sweden, started in Malmö and will also visit Lund and Stockholm. Curated by Mats Widenborg of the Technical Museum in Malmö, it aims to provide a popular science overview of modern space research and astronomy. The exhibition includes interactive elements, such as a simulator to track the Milky Way's noise and a room designed to create a sensation of weightlessness. It also showcases models of telescopes, including the Swedish one on La Palma, used for solar observation. The exhibition is a collaboration with the Swedish Natural Science Research Council and astronomy departments at Lund and Stockholm universities, with input from international organizations.

UFO Encounters

The Södertälje Sighting

The article "'Oh God, Now the Aliens Are Coming!'" details a startling encounter by two friends, Anita Pettersson (45) and Christina Carlsson (38), on a dark August night in Södertälje, Sweden. They reported seeing a large, silent, triangle-shaped object with blinking red lights approach their house at a low altitude, estimated to be about 10-15 meters above the ground and 100 meters away. The object, described as resembling a giant sparkler, was approximately 15-20 meters wide. Anita described the experience as frightening, while Christina found it fascinating and expressed a desire for further contact. The women initially experienced a psychological block, preventing them from discussing the event for two days, even with each other.

The "Unknown" Encounter

"A Meeting with the Unknown" (TEXT: Nils Norlén) recounts the experiences of Maj Nilsson and her husband Göran from Storfors, Sweden. They believe UFOs are active in eastern Värmland following a series of strange events. Maj describes an incident where her car was seemingly stopped by a bright light on a dark, rainy night, only to find herself two kilometers back down the road. Göran recounts an experience from two years prior where he and two friends witnessed a cigar-shaped cloud that rapidly ascended and disappeared. Maj also shares her son's account of seeing a red streak across the road, followed by a scraping sound on his car and a bright spotlight, with an unusual ice patch found at the location. Another incident described by Maj and Göran involves a large red sphere that approached their car and then moved away and disappeared quickly.

The Sperry Incident

"Looking Back: May 1950" details an encounter reported by Captain William Sperry and his crew on a DC-6 aircraft flying from Washington National Airport. They observed a brilliant blue-white light, described as 50 times larger than the brightest star, flying alongside their plane. The object was streamlined, without wings or tail, and appeared as a silhouette against the moon. It moved with incredible speed, changing position instantly. The object then moved backward relative to the aircraft before disappearing eastward. Captain Sperry, with 17 years and 15,000 flight hours with American Airlines, had never witnessed anything similar. The report also mentions a similar observation by Henry H. Myers, President Franklin's personal pilot, who saw a brilliant light descending from the sky.

Strange and Unexplained Finds

Preserved Bodies in Naples

The article "Strange and Unexplained Finds" discusses the discovery of two large boxes in Naples, each containing a human body with all veins and arteries perfectly preserved. The soft tissues were removed, but the circulatory system remained intact through an unknown method, possibly involving molten metal. The bodies, a man and a woman, are described as ancient. This finding challenges conventional historical understanding and is attributed to the experiments of Prince Raimondo di Sangro, who was known for his peculiar research and dual nature.

The Crystal Skull

Another section focuses on a crystal skull found in Lubaantun, British Honduras, in 1927. Known as the "Skull of Destiny," it has been linked to several unexplained deaths. The skull is carved from a single piece of quartz and is 13 cm high, weighing over five kilograms. Its origin and the Mayan civilization's ability to create such an artifact are questioned, with possibilities ranging from a hoax to evidence of advanced ancient technology. The skull's hidden prisms and hand-ground lenses contribute to its dazzling appearance.

8000-Year-Old Settlement near Kalmar

A brief report mentions the discovery of an 8000-year-old settlement near Kalmar, Sweden. Archaeological excavations are planned for the site, which is comparable to Tingby, where the oldest houses in the Nordic region were previously found. The dating was done using the carbon-14 method, with a 95 percent accuracy rate.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue consistently explores the boundaries of human knowledge and experience, from the technological frontiers of microchip design to the enduring mysteries of UFOs and ancient civilizations. The magazine presents a range of accounts, from scientific research to personal testimonies of unexplained phenomena. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, presenting evidence and accounts without definitive conclusions, encouraging readers to consider the possibilities beyond conventional understanding. The recurring theme is the existence of phenomena and artifacts that challenge current scientific and historical paradigms, suggesting that there is much more to the universe and human history than is commonly known.