UFO-Nytt - 1999 No 3

Magazine Overview

Title: UFO NYTT
Issue: 3
Volume: 1999
Issue Date: 1999
Publisher: VÄSTERBERGSLAGENS UFO FÖRENING
Country: Sweden
Language: Swedish

This issue of UFO NYTT, published by the Västerbergslagens UFO Association, explores a diverse range of topics related to UFO phenomena, ancient mysteries, astronomy, and prophecies. The cover features a stylized UFO orbiting the Earth, with the issue number "Nr 3 1999" prominently displayed.

Contents Overview

"Innenall" (Table of Contents)

The table of contents lists various articles, including:

• ÅRTUSENDETS SPADOMAR (Apocalypse Prophecies): Discusses prophecies from the "Bible code" and Nostradamus regarding future world events, including a potential third world war and specific dates like 2000 and 2006.
• TÄNKVÄRT (Food for Thought): Explores the possibility of extraterrestrial life and intelligent civilizations in the universe, questioning our current understanding of cosmology and the scientific method.
• KLIPP (Clippings): Short, miscellaneous articles.
• ORIONS FOT KAN EXPLODERA (Orion's Foot Can Explode): An astronomical piece about the star Rigel, its characteristics, and the possibility of it becoming a supernova.
• BESÖKARE FRÅN SIRIUS (Visitors from Sirius): Examines Robert Temple's controversial book "Sirius Mysterium" and the theories about ancient visitors from the Sirius star system, particularly concerning the Dogon people's traditions.
• RAPPORTER (Reports): Likely contains reports on UFO sightings or related events.
• DET STORA ÖGONBLICKET (The Great Moment): A specific event or sighting.
• RAPPORTER FRÅN NORGE (Reports from Norway): UFO-related news from Norway.
• DE ÄR INTE VÅRA FÖRFÄDER (They Are Not Our Ancestors): An article that questions conventional historical narratives.
• OLOFS FÖRMÅGA SKRÄMDE..... (Olof's Ability Scared.....): A mysterious title suggesting a story about someone named Olof.

Editorial and Contact Information

Contact details for Västerbergslagens UFO förening are provided, including a postal address (Box 99, 777 23 Smedjebacken) and telephone number (0240/79135).

"TIO FRAGOR OM DJUR" (Ten Questions About Animals)

This section presents a quiz with ten questions about the platypus, testing readers' knowledge of its biology and characteristics.

"Med två flickvänner" (With Two Girlfriends)

A logic puzzle or riddle about a young man who takes trains to visit two girlfriends living in different parts of the city, and why he encounters one more often than the other despite the trains running at regular intervals.

"Har näbbdjuret ögonlock?" (Does the Platypus Have Eyelids?)

This appears to be a continuation or related section to the platypus quiz, focusing on specific biological features.

"Lycka till!" (Good Luck!)

A motivational phrase accompanying the puzzles.

"TÄNDSTICKS-TRICK" (Matchstick Trick)

A visual puzzle requiring the rearrangement of a matchstick to solve the equation VI - IV = IX.

ÅRTUSENDETS SPÅDOMAR (Apocalypse Prophecies)

This article delves into prophecies, citing "Bibel koden" (The Bible Code) which predicts a third world war in Israel and mentions significant dates for Jewish history. It discusses the concept of free will within a predetermined fate and references a Midrash stating that 80% of Israel's population will die in an Arab-dominated era. The article also touches upon the ancient conflict between Jews and Arabs stemming from Abraham's sons, Isaac and Ishmael. It highlights that the Bible code presents human history in a non-linear fashion, with future events encoded within biblical verses. Specific dates like 2000 and 2006 are linked to predictions of nuclear annihilation and major earthquakes. The section also briefly mentions Nostradamus's prediction for July 1999, involving a ruler from the sky and the reawakening of Mongol leaders, with war preceding this event.

TÄNKVÄRT (Food for Thought)

This section contemplates the existence of intelligent life beyond our solar system. It discusses how astronomers widely believe in the development of intelligent life elsewhere and the possibility of contact. The article notes that scientific understanding, particularly in astronomy, is constantly evolving. It raises questions about whether extraterrestrial civilizations might have visited Earth and left traces that we can understand. The author suggests that the chances of current visits are fifty-fifty, acknowledging a lack of definitive proof but also no strong arguments against it. The piece reflects on Earth's past climate changes, including an ice age 120,000 years ago, and questions what evidence of our civilization might endure. It also critiques mass media's role in disseminating scientific findings and suggests that power structures might influence what information is shared with the public, urging readers to question politicians, authorities, and news sources.

"Planeter där liv uppstår" (Planets Where Life Arises)

This article discusses the conditions necessary for life to arise on planets, emphasizing the importance of water. It posits that life on Earth emerged relatively quickly after the planet cooled. Based on this, it estimates that if a planet is Earth-like, the probability of life arising is high. The article then considers the prevalence of Earth-like planets within solar systems, suggesting that large planets like Jupiter can disrupt the orbits of smaller, Earth-like planets. It estimates that only one in five solar systems might contain a stable, Earth-like planet.

"Jordliknande planeter" (Earth-like Planets)

This section continues the discussion on the likelihood of Earth-like planets within solar systems. It suggests that the presence of large planets, similar to Jupiter, can eject smaller planets from a solar system. The authors estimate that the factor 'ne' (the proportion of Earth-like planets in a solar system) is 1/5 or 0.2, implying that only one stable Earth-like planet exists in every five solar systems.

"Planeter med intelligent liv" (Planets with Intelligent Life)

This part of the article explores the development of intelligence on Earth, noting that while useful inventions like the eye appeared many times, the evolution of intelligence has been a slower process. It highlights that intelligence alone is not sufficient for advanced civilization; the ability to manipulate the environment (like having hands) is also crucial. The article suggests that the combination of intelligence and manipulative ability has likely occurred only once, in humans. It then discusses the difficulty in estimating the proportion of planets that develop intelligent life capable of utilizing that intelligence, assigning a factor 'fi' of 1/2 or 0.5, but acknowledging this is a rough estimate.

Världens äldsta spjut funnet i tysk kolgruva (World's Oldest Spear Found in German Coal Mine)

This article reports on the discovery of three 400,000-year-old wooden spears in a German coal mine. These spears, significantly older than the 3,000 years typically preserved, indicate that early Stone Age humans were more advanced hunters than previously believed. The spears, about two meters long, were balanced and designed for throwing, suggesting sophisticated tool-making abilities. The find implies that these early Europeans could create weapons capable of hunting large game like aurochs and horses, challenging the view of older Stone Age societies as purely nomadic and transient.

"Turkiet kom först med textilierna" (Turkey Was First with Textiles)

Archaeologists in southeastern Turkey have discovered the world's oldest fabric, dating back 9,000 years. This piece of textile was found preserved on a hand tool due to lime deposits. The discovery pushes back the timeline for the use of woven cloth by 1,000 years. The fabric is finely woven, with a density of 5-7 threads per square centimeter and thread thickness of half a millimeter. It is believed to be made from plant fibers, possibly from the flax family, as seeds of such a plant were also found at the excavation site.

Universum är överraskande vått (The Universe is Surprisingly Wet)

Astronomical findings from the European Space Telescope ISO indicate that the universe is rich in water, a key ingredient for life. Water has been detected on Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune, as well as in gas clouds throughout the Milky Way that form stars and planets. Astronomers theorize that water in these gas clouds helps them cool and condense, leading to star formation. This presence of water suggests that the universe is not a barren desert and that life could theoretically arise elsewhere.

Orions fot kan explodera som supernova (Orion's Foot Can Explode as a Supernova)

This article focuses on the star Rigel, located in the constellation Orion. Rigel is described as a blue supergiant star, over 50,000 times brighter than our sun. Its distance is estimated at 900 light-years. The article explains how astronomers use optical interferometry to study stars like Rigel, determining their shape and characteristics. Rigel's light variations suggest it expels material, and its slightly egg-shaped appearance has been noted. There is speculation that Rigel could become a supernova, similar to SN 1987A, which would cause it to shine over 100 times brighter than the moon, visible even in daylight.

"Hur långt kan vi se ut i rymden utan kikare?" (How Far Can We See into Space Without Binoculars?)

This brief section states that the farthest object visible to the naked eye is the spiral nebula Messier 33 in the constellation Triangulum, located 2,530,000 light-years away, requiring optimal viewing conditions.

BESÖKARE FRÅN SIRIUS (Visitors from Sirius)

This article details Robert Temple's book "Sirius Mysterium," which proposes that ancient African tribes, specifically the Dogon, had knowledge of the Sirius star system, including Sirius B, long before Western astronomers discovered it. Temple suggests this knowledge came from visitors from Sirius. The article discusses the Dogon's oral traditions, their description of Sirius B as a white dwarf, and their understanding of its orbit. It also mentions the Sumerian and Egyptian cultures' reverence for Sirius, associating it with deities like Oannes and Anubis. Temple's work also posits the existence of a third star in the Sirius system, Sirius C, which was not yet proven in 1976 but is now believed to exist. The article notes criticisms of Temple's theories, including suggestions that the Dogon's knowledge might have been influenced by French missionaries in the 1920s or that there is insufficient evidence for their oral traditions. However, Temple remains undeterred, and his revised edition of the book, "Destiny Book," includes new research and speculations about the origins of these ancient visitors.

"Kanske är vi ensamma i universum..."

A philosophical reflection on humanity's place in the universe, suggesting it's unlikely we are alone. It posits that our galaxy, the Milky Way, likely contains other civilizations that emerge, exist for a time, and then disappear. The text concludes that if other civilizations exist, contact with them is probable.

"Bara gudarna styrde forntidens indianer" (Only the Gods Ruled the Ancient Indians)

This article discusses the ancient city of Teotihuacan in Mexico, which had an estimated population of 200,000 around 600 AD. Archaeological studies suggest that Teotihuacan was not primarily a religious center but the first city-state in America. The inhabitants were governed by a collective, along with a benevolent and militaristic goddess and a feathered serpent deity. The city's housing complexes, numbering over 2,000, are believed to reflect the societal structure. Unlike other ancient cities, there is no evidence of human rulers or individual rulers' tombs; instead, art and iconography point to a collective governance and the worship of deities, particularly a goddess depicted without a head or with a mask, holding symbols of water, seeds, or treasures.

Jättekrater hittad norr om Norge (Giant Crater Found North of Norway)

Geological discovery of an asteroid crater, the "Mjölnerkratern," with a diameter of 39 kilometers, located in the Barents Sea north of Norway. Covered by water and geological deposits, the crater is estimated to be 125 to 161 million years old, dating back to the age of dinosaurs. Geologists estimate that such large craters are rare, with only a few known globally. The crater likely formed when an asteroid between 0.7 and 2.5 kilometers in diameter impacted the seabed. Further studies are needed to pinpoint the exact time of impact.

"Här ligger jättekratern" (Here Lies the Giant Crater)

A map illustrating the location of the Mjölner formation in the Barents Sea, north of Norway.

"Olympus Monsberget på Mars..."

A brief note comparing Olympus Mons on Mars to Mount Everest, stating that Olympus Mons is over 2.5 times higher, making it likely the tallest mountain in the solar system.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores themes of the unexplained, ancient mysteries, and extraterrestrial possibilities. There's a clear interest in challenging conventional scientific and historical narratives, often drawing on controversial theories and ancient texts. The editorial stance appears to favor open-minded inquiry into UFO phenomena and related subjects, encouraging critical thinking and questioning established knowledge. The inclusion of puzzles and reader contributions suggests an aim to engage the readership actively.

This issue of UFO-Aktuellt, dated 1999, focuses on UFO phenomena, astronomical discoveries, and the search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI). It presents a collection of witness reports from Sweden and Norway, alongside articles discussing scientific concepts and paradoxes related to space and potential alien life.

UFO Reports

The magazine features numerous detailed accounts of UFO sightings. These reports span from the 1940s to the late 1990s, with specific incidents detailed from Norway (Linnom, Oslo, Trondheim) and Sweden (Sala, Krylbo, Brunflo, Jämtland, Kristinehamn, Björneborg, Långshyttan, Stora Skedvi, Vansbro, Borlänge, Saxdalen, Grangärde, Smedjebacken).

One report from Hösten 1943 near Linnom, Norway, describes a large, dark, disk-shaped object with 'hammers' on its sides, moving at high speed during World War II. Another from Etterstad, Oslo, in September 1986, details a grey-brown, round object with lights, observed hovering silently over a field. A sighting in Trondheim in September 1978 describes a blue-grey, tire-shaped object moving at high speed without sound or visible light. In Groruddalen, Oslo, on February 5, 1989, a witness and her son observed a strong yellow pulsating light that evolved into a triangular object with yellow lights, ascending silently.

Swedish reports include an August 1997 sighting between Sala and Krylbo of a strong light in the sky. A 1975 observation near Brunflo, Jämtland, describes a bright, yellowish-white round object moving south at high speed. A witness near Kristinehamn-Björneborg in August 1975 reported a strong yellowish light that disappeared rapidly. In September 1989, near Stora Skedvi, an oval light phenomenon with lights on its underside was observed moving silently. More recent reports from July 1999 mention green-blue streaks seen between Saxdalen and Smedjebacken, and a spherical object sighted in Vansbro.

These reports often include details about the object's shape (disk-shaped, oval, triangular, round), color (yellowish-white, grey-brown, blue-grey, black with yellow lights, green and white lights, red glowing), size estimates (from 5 meters to the size of a football field), behavior (hovering, fast movement, sudden acceleration, silent, pulsating or flashing lights), speed estimates (very high, exceeding known speeds), and altitude estimates (ranging from 5 meters to 2000 meters).

Astronomical and Scientific Articles

The issue also features articles on astronomy and related scientific topics.

One article, "Är ljuset alltid snabbast" (Is Light Always Fastest?), discusses the speed of light, noting that it slows down in mediums like water, glass, and diamonds, implying that particles in a nuclear reactor can exceed light speed in water, leaving a luminous wake.

Another section covers the moon Io, a moon of Jupiter, noting that scientists discovered it has an iron core. It also mentions that Voyager 1 photographed volcanic eruptions on Io in 1979 and suggests that Io might create a 'bubble' in Jupiter's magnetosphere using its own magnetic field.

The article "Ljus från mörkrets gräns" (Light from the Edge of Darkness) discusses the concept of black holes, with astronomers believing they have found evidence of four black holes in binary star systems that absorb light.

An article titled "Har vi besökt alla planeterna i vårt solsystem?" (Have we visited all the planets in our solar system?) highlights that Pluto is the only planet yet unvisited by an unmanned probe, with NASA planning a mission for 2002.

The Fermi Paradox and SETI

A significant portion of the magazine is dedicated to the Fermi Paradox and the Search for ExtraTerrestrial Intelligence (SETI).

The article "Vi borde redan ha fått besök från rymden" (We should have already been visited by aliens) explores Enrico Fermi's famous question: "Where are they?" It discusses the vastness of the universe and the age of stars, suggesting that intelligent civilizations should have had ample time to develop and colonize the galaxy.

It outlines four ways contact might occur: a spacecraft landing on Earth, receiving radio signals, meeting aliens during space exploration, or finding ancient traces. The article references computer simulations by Martyn Fogg, which suggest that if life arises frequently, our galaxy should have been colonized long ago.

The discussion highlights that SETI research primarily focuses on searching for radio signals. The article also touches upon the idea that alien life might be vastly different from human conceptions, drawing parallels to historical beliefs about witches and demons.

Miscellaneous Facts

Brief facts are interspersed throughout the magazine, such as the human brain's corpus callosum containing about 100 million nerve fibers, and the process of distillation being known for over 2000 years.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO sightings, the scientific exploration of space, and the philosophical implications of the search for extraterrestrial life. The magazine appears to present witness accounts without immediate judgment, allowing readers to draw their own conclusions, while also engaging with scientific perspectives and theories. The editorial stance seems to be one of open inquiry into the UFO phenomenon and related scientific mysteries, encouraging reader participation and discussion.

This issue of Allers, dated 47/98, delves into a variety of intriguing topics, ranging from human evolution and parapsychology to astronomy and UFO phenomena. The cover story, "De är inte våra förfäder" (We are not our ancestors), highlights recent scientific findings about Neanderthals, while other articles explore the life of a renowned Swedish medium, astronomical discoveries, and UFO sightings.

Neanderthals: Not Our Ancestors

The lead article, "De är inte våra förfäder," presents research by Professor Svante Pääbo from the University of Munich. Pääbo's studies of fossil Neanderthal DNA suggest that Neanderthals were not direct ancestors of modern humans but belonged to a separate species, lying somewhere between chimpanzees and modern humans. Neanderthals, an ancient population that inhabited Europe and the Near East from 300,000 to 30,000 years ago, mysteriously died out. While their physical build and brain volume were similar to ours, leading to earlier assumptions of ancestry, Pääbo's analysis of mitochondrial DNA indicates a distinct lineage. Homo sapiens arrived in Europe 40,000 years ago, coexisting with Neanderthals for 10,000 years. Pääbo's next project involves isolating mitochondrial DNA from Cro-Magnon man, the first European of our species.

Österrike: Ismannen levde ett hårt liv

This section discusses the prehistoric hunter Ötzi, whose frozen body was found in the Austrian Alps. Investigations revealed he suffered from severe joint inflammation and had fractured ribs from an earlier accident. His diet was likely healthy, but a heart condition would likely have been fatal, as his arteries were significantly calcified.

Olofs förmåga: Skrämde och fascinerade

This feature focuses on Olof Jönsson (later Jonsson), widely regarded as Sweden's most famous medium, who passed away at 79. His parapsychological abilities were unique; he assisted police in solving difficult murder cases, found hidden treasures, and could move objects with his mind. His son, Michael Jonsson, plans to establish a foundation and museum in his father's name. Olof Jönsson discovered his abilities at age seven. His family was initially scared, but his son Michael aims to preserve his father's legacy. Jönsson moved to the USA in the early 1950s to participate in experiments with parapsychologist J. B. Rhine at Duke University. He also changed his surname to Jonsson during this period. He claimed to know what others were thinking and could move objects telekinetically. He was known for his simple lifestyle, abstaining from smoking and drinking excessively, and preferring fish over meat. Despite his extraordinary gifts, Jönsson never commercialized them, believing that charging for his abilities might diminish them. He felt there was a higher purpose to his gifts, aiming to demonstrate human potential. He conducted advanced experiments using EEG and computers, collaborating with Professor Rhine. While their experiments confirmed parapsychological phenomena, the underlying reasons remained unexplained. Michael Jonsson describes his father as a generous person who helped others when there were good reasons. Olof Jönsson believed that all existence is part of God and that matter has consciousness. He described his process of contacting the supernatural as entering a deep meditative state where time and space ceased to exist, allowing his astral self to perceive people and future events. He often felt exhausted after these experiences.

Klappjakt

Initially, the media and public were skeptical of Olof Jönsson's abilities, with newspapers launching investigations to expose him as a fraud. However, they were forced to admit that he possessed extraordinary gifts. During his military service as an engineer on a minesweeper in Karlskrona, he navigated through minefields using his psychic abilities. He also aided police in finding missing persons and solving crimes, such as the Tjörnarpsmorden in the early 1950s, where a policeman was implicated in multiple murders.

Hittade en guldskatt

In the Philippines, Olof Jönsson, at the request of President Marcos, located a large treasure buried by the Japanese during World War II. This treasure, found in 172 locations, included stolen gold, banknotes, and other items valued at $100 million.

Telepathy Experiments

In 1971, Nasa conducted successful telepathy experiments with Olof Jönsson on Earth and astronaut Edgar Mitchell, who was orbiting the moon. Four mediums were asked to identify ESP cards selected by Mitchell.

Olofs förmåga... Forts från sid 29

Olof Jönsson's first wife, Barbro Spetz, and their son Michael, moved back to Sweden when Michael was one year old. Michael recalls being hesitant to tell his friends about his father's abilities due to the stigma. He believes psychic abilities are hereditary, noting that his paternal grandmother and great-grandmother were clairvoyant, and his own son, Tobias, can predict a baby's gender.

Michael is now organizing his father's extensive collection of press clippings, photos, and books, planning to establish a foundation and museum. His father's wish was to create an institute for researching parapsychological phenomena. Olof Jönsson believed most people are psychic but unaware or unwilling to acknowledge it. He considered parapsychology the most valuable science for understanding life after death and communicating with the deceased and other intelligences.

Kluriga lösningar & Klassiska Gåtor

This section presents solutions to a matchstick puzzle and answers to classic riddles, with the latter covering topics like cats, animals, and sensory perceptions.

Broder David gav bort allt han ägde och köpte

This article profiles Broder David, a 57-year-old who gave away his camping business in Syracuse, New York, and moved to Israel in 1980 after a divine inspiration. He believes Jesus will soon return, citing events in recent Jewish history that align with biblical prophecies, such as the founding of the state of Israel in 1948, the recapture of Jerusalem in 1967, and the mass return of Jewish people to their homeland. He lives with his group "Bönehuset" on the Mount of Olives, strengthening the Christian presence there in anticipation of Jesus' return. He is joined by Sister Sharon, who left her seven adult children in the USA to await Jesus in Jerusalem.

Därför tror de på ett underverk

This section outlines Broder David's reasons for believing in an imminent miracle, linking current events to biblical prophecies: God returning the land to the Jews in 1948, Jerusalem being regained by Jews in 1967, the large-scale immigration of Jews from the former Soviet Union and Ethiopia in the 1990s, the potential for global computer breakdown in 2000 leading to chaos, and the belief that the year 2000 marks the beginning of the seventh millennium, a period of divine rest.

"Jag såg mitt första ufo som sex-åring"

Alexander Dimberg, 12, shares his belief in UFOs, noting that a Sifo poll indicates nearly half of Swedes believe in alien visitors. He recounts seeing a UFO at age six and again four years later, describing it as a light moving at lightning speed. He is now a member of Ufo-Sverige, an organization actively investigating UFO phenomena. The article mentions that 95% of reported UFO sightings can be explained, but the remaining 5% remain mysterious.

Nya Rön (New Findings)

Förgylld stjärna upptäckt

The Hubble space telescope has observed a star named Chi Lupi, located in the southern hemisphere's Vargen constellation. Its atmosphere contains 10,000 times more gold than the sun's, along with significant amounts of platinum and mercury. Despite its unique composition, the star is primarily composed of hydrogen and helium, like other stars.

Nu är solens tvilling funnen

Astronomers have identified a star named 18 Scorpii, located in the constellation Scorpius, as a twin to our sun. It closely matches our sun in size, mass, temperature, color, and chemical composition. While Alpha Centauri was previously considered the sun's twin, 18 Scorpii is a much closer match. This discovery is significant for the search for planets and signs of life, as life on Earth is intrinsically linked to the sun.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores topics at the intersection of science, the unexplained, and belief systems. There's a clear interest in challenging conventional wisdom, whether it's questioning human ancestry or investigating psychic phenomena and UFOs. The editorial stance appears open to exploring fringe topics and presenting them to readers, often drawing on scientific research (like DNA studies or astronomical observations) alongside anecdotal evidence and personal testimonies (such as Olof Jönsson's or Alexander Dimberg's experiences). The inclusion of prophecies and religious perspectives, particularly concerning end-times scenarios, suggests an engagement with spiritual and eschatological themes. The magazine seems to aim at informing and intriguing its readership with a diverse range of subjects that push the boundaries of common understanding.