UFO-Nytt - 2007 No 1

Magazine Overview

Title: UFO NYTT
Issue: 1
Year: 2007
Publisher: Västerbergslagens UFO-förening
Country: Sweden
Language: Swedish

This issue of UFO NYTT, published by the Västerbergslagens UFO-förening, covers a range of topics including UFO sightings, astronomical news, and discussions on the nature of UFO phenomena. The cover features a painting from 1660 depicting sailing ships and a mysterious symbol.

Table of Contents

The issue includes a table of contents listing various articles and reports:

• Foreword by Gudrun
• Reports
• Newfoundland 1956
• What do you think about this?
• Clips
• The age of the universe through the ages
• What is a pulsar?
• West Virginia's enigmatic "bird"
• The first "winged" man
• Poltergeist effect
• Clips
• Green mini-plane became hanging
• Letter from AFU
• Various... small and good things
• Giant black hole
• Uncertain about the climate

VBU's Jubilee Meeting

Gudrun Andersson reports on the 30th-anniversary celebration of VBU (presumably a UFO organization). The event featured interesting speakers, food, and drinks, all free for members. Notable speakers included Pia Andersson, Stig Welinder, and Clas Svahn. Despite high expectations, only about twenty people attended. The meeting served as a nostalgic reunion, reflecting on the organization's past and its challenges. The organization plans a quieter period with a general meeting and a barbecue in the spring, possibly inviting Juan Manzanares and his family.

UFO Reports

There is a noted scarcity of UFO reports. Many reports are sent to UFO-SVERIGE's website, but some witnesses do not complete the report forms. Bengt Karlsson is mentioned for personally visiting witnesses to collect reports.

Dammsjön, Sweden (January 7, 2005)

Mikael Henriks and a friend observed a light point above the trees while bathing in a hot tub. The light moved higher and then disappeared. The object was described as star-like, and the witnesses were sober. The weather was clear with a light wind.

Nornskogen - Vikmanshyttan, Hedemora, Sweden (November 25, 2006)

Conny Arvidsson and friends saw a bluish light while driving at night. The light intensified, and the driver pulled over. The light then went out, and no vehicle appeared. The light resembled new extra headlights on cars.

Moren, St.Skedvi, Sweden (December 3, 2006)

An anonymous witness observed a bright, star-like object in the early morning. The object suddenly went out and then reappeared, moving north at a steady speed for about five minutes. The light was described as constant yellow-white.

Smålandsstenar, Sweden (April 4, 2006)

The Sandblad family observed two mysterious light phenomena in the sky. One light moved like a star, slowed down, and stopped before moving again. Later, two lights moved towards each other, blinking before disappearing. Simultaneously, four objects in formation descended at a lower altitude, made a turn, and disappeared towards the town. Russel Sandblad described the objects as metallic grey with a lighter part surrounded by a darker contour, and they made no sound.

Des Plaines, USA

A witness's dog alerted them to a dark, round object about 10-12 meters away, hovering and rotating. The object then ascended and disappeared into a cloud. It was described as slightly tapering at the bottom and appeared to be examining an oil tank near a airfield.

Poughkeepsie, USA (March 8, 2006)

A witness saw a flying triangle with full lights on two sides, one red and one green. The object hovered for most of the time, moved erratically, and blinked on and off for about 15 minutes before disappearing.

Stryker, USA (March 5, 2006)

A witness observed a disc-like object high in the sky, about 2 km away, moving in a specific direction. A plane was flying directly above it in the opposite direction. The object was silver-colored and hovered before disappearing.

New Foundland, 1956

This section details a report given by Captain James Taylor of the US Navy to Amiral D. Fahrney, as retold by Keyhoe. While flying a Navy R7V Transport Super Constellation at 6500 meters over the Atlantic towards Gander, Newfoundland, the crew observed a cluster of lights about 3 miles away. These lights formed colorful rings and then appeared as the edge of a large, round object. The object became visible as a giant disc, approximately 3-4 times the plane's wingspan and 10 meters thick at the center, resembling two convex plates joined together. It flew parallel to the plane for about 100 meters before disappearing. Gander Airport reported a similar object on their radar. The crew was questioned by Air Force intelligence officers upon landing.

What do you think about this?

This section critically examines the stance of UFO-Sverige and its chairman, Clas Svahn. The article suggests that UFO-Sverige dismisses UFOs as extraterrestrial phenomena, attributing them to weather balloons or other conventional explanations. It quotes Olof Johansson (C) who described UFO-Sverige's work as an important "democratic cleanup." The article also mentions Sten Lindgren, a UFO enthusiast, who received a warning from Clas Svahn, with Svahn drawing a parallel to "40s Germany" when listening to Lindgren. The author criticizes the rationalization of UFOs by "science" and professors, and UFO-Sverige's assertion that there are no ET UFOs, calling such beliefs "naive" and "dangerous." Clas Svahn is identified as the editor of the "The Unknown" section of DN, positioned as an expert on the paranormal.

Astronomy and Space News

Crater on Mars holds a lake of frozen water

The European Mars Express probe has photographed a large ice mass on Mars, located in a crater on the Vasitas Borealis plain. The crater is about 35 kilometers in diameter, and the ice lake lies in the shaded part of the crater, preventing it from evaporating despite the thin atmosphere.

Space camera finds 100,000 new stars

NASA's Spitzer telescope, using its infrared camera, has captured an image of the Carina Nebula, located 7,500 light-years from Earth. The image reveals that up to 100,000 new stars of various sizes are being born within the nebula, formed from gas and dust clouds torn apart by stellar winds and radiation from massive stars.

How dangerous is space debris?

There are approximately 2000 defunct satellites in orbit, along with many smaller pieces of debris. While most burn up in the atmosphere, some can reach Earth. The geostationary orbit is particularly hazardous due to the high concentration of debris, leading to the decision to park retired satellites in a graveyard orbit. However, not all nations adhere to this rule, increasing the risk of collisions.

New Findings

Two-legged dinosaur was born with four legs

Paleontologists have discovered a fossilized embryo of a dinosaur, Massospondylus carinatus, which lived 190 million years ago. While the adult walked on two legs, the fossil shows a fetus with four equally long legs.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently features UFO sighting reports from various locations, often with detailed witness accounts and investigator notes. There is a critical perspective presented on the organization UFO-Sverige and its approach to UFO phenomena, contrasting it with the views of UFO enthusiasts. Astronomical news and scientific findings, such as discoveries on Mars and in space, are also included, alongside a piece on the dangers of space debris and a paleontological discovery. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into UFO phenomena, while also critically examining the claims and methods of established UFO organizations and the scientific community's explanations.

This issue of UFO-Aktuellt, dated 4/04 and identified as volume 19, delves into a range of intriguing topics, from detailed UFO encounters to cutting-edge astronomical discoveries and enduring mysteries.

UFO Encounters and Investigations

The issue begins with a detailed account of a UFO observation by a plane crew. The crew reported a disk-shaped object, approximately 125 meters in diameter, which hovered for about two hours. The object then rapidly ascended to the planet's altitude and disappeared at a speed estimated between 1400-2400 knots. No electrical disturbances were noted, and the craft was described as metallic. The crew's subsequent questioning by Air Force and Navy personnel revealed a lack of information regarding radar registrations of the object's speed and maneuvers, with an officer stating, "Sorry, but I cannot answer any questions."

Later, a scientist from a high-level government organization contacted one of the pilots, identifying himself with US Navy credentials. This scientist showed the pilot photographs, and the pilot identified one as matching the observed UFO.

The issue also revisits the mysterious "Mothman" phenomenon in West Virginia, reporting on sightings that occurred around Point Pleasant. A creature described as a winged being, sometimes called "The Moth" or "Malman," was reported to have shown interest in automobiles and had unusual interactions with people. The report details multiple sightings between November 1966 and November 1967, including instances where the creature allegedly chased cars.

A specific case describes a "winged man" observed near an abandoned power station on November 15, 1966. Witnesses described a large, gray figure with glowing eyes and wings. The creature reportedly moved towards a door, and when the witnesses fled, it followed them, flying alongside their car without flapping its wings. The deputy who responded to the report noted that his police radio emitted a loud sound during the investigation.

Another account details an encounter on January 11, 1967, where a woman observed a man-shaped object with wings flying low, circling a restaurant before disappearing. She described the object as a "man-shaped object with wings" that flew at treetop level.

The issue also touches upon poltergeist activity associated with the Scarberrys, who lived in a caravan. The phenomena reportedly continued even after Linda Scarberry moved in with her parents, the McDaniels. The McDaniels experienced unusual phone problems and observed strange lights and moving objects in their home. Fru McDaniel also reported seeing the "winged man" herself in broad daylight, describing it as a small plane flying low, which then revealed itself as a winged, man-shaped object that circled their home.

These events led the author to take "Men in Black" reports seriously, with the last reported sighting of these figures at the McDaniels' home occurring on December 23, 1967.

A separate article describes a "green 'mini-plane'" observed hovering near a house in Matsbo, Sweden. The object, described as a strange military-green "flygplanet," hung still in the air for a few seconds before ascending straight up without changing its angle. The observers believed it crashed into the nearby forest.

Astronomy and Cosmology

In astronomical news, the Spitzer Space Telescope has detected signs of the universe's first stars, believed to have formed about 200 million years after the Big Bang. These "Population III" stars were massive and short-lived, composed of hydrogen, helium, and lithium, emitting high-energy radiation. The light from these early stars, shifted to infrared due to the universe's expansion, was observed through advanced masking techniques that removed light from known stars and galaxies.

Another astronomical piece discusses the age of the universe, presenting a timeline of different methods and estimates, from Ussher's biblical studies in 1650 to WMAP data in 2003, which estimates the universe's age at 13.7 billion years.

The issue also explores the possibility of new planets forming around pulsars. The Spitzer telescope observed a large ring of rock and dust around a dead star (pulsar), containing enough material to form ten Earths. This observation provides evidence for a long-speculated theory that pulsars can create planets.

Mars Exploration

Research based on images from NASA's Mars Global Surveyor indicates that Mars is an active planet. Changes in sand dunes and a receding ice cap suggest a warming climate. Furthermore, round hematite-rich stones found on Mars's surface suggest the past presence of water, and potentially, bacteria.

Other Topics

The magazine includes a brief humorous anecdote about playing chess. It also mentions that the French space organization CNES will release its UFO archive online, containing approximately 6000 reports.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO sightings, unexplained aerial phenomena, and astronomical discoveries. The editorial stance appears to be one of serious inquiry into these subjects, presenting detailed accounts of sightings and scientific findings without immediate dismissal. There is a clear interest in investigating the unexplained and exploring the frontiers of space and cosmology. The magazine aims to inform readers about both reported phenomena and scientific advancements, encouraging a critical yet open-minded approach to the unknown.

This issue of UFO-Aktuellt, volume 20, issue 4/04, published by UFO-Aktuellt, focuses on a close encounter case from Sweden in 1980. The cover headline, 'hängande framför hus' (hanging in front of houses), highlights the main story.

Main Article: The Hede mora Sighting

The lead article, written by Clas Svahn, details a remarkable UFO sighting that occurred in the early summer of 1980 near Hede mora, Sweden. Two women, aged 49 and 21, were driving to town when they observed an unidentified flying object. The object was described as oval, like a flattened egg, with two small wings and a cockpit-like glass section at the front, and a small fin at the rear. Its color was a dark green, reminiscent of military vehicles.

The object was first noticed flying slowly over a field, about a meter above the ground, and it overtook the women's car. The witness described it as being about thirty meters to their right and at a similar height to the car. The object's size was estimated to be about two meters between its wingtips and slightly shorter in length. The women disagreed on whether the object's surface was angular or rounded, but agreed the wings were short and blunt.

As the object passed the car, it moved towards a two-story house and stopped in front of a second-floor window, hovering silently for a moment. One of the women stopped her car to observe. The object then ascended vertically at incredible speed, without changing its angle, and disappeared over the house and into the sky. Neither woman heard any sound, but they attributed this partly to their car's engine being on.

Over twenty years later, in 2002, Clas Svahn visited Gunilla Lindholm, one of the witnesses, at the location. The house, built in 1977, was still standing. Svahn notes that while the object's behavior was unusual, the location was relatively flat, and the house was visible from the field, making the object's approach to the window seem deliberate.

The article also touches on the difficulty of verifying such events due to the passage of time and the lack of precise dates. It mentions that the Swedish intelligence service regrets not having reports from 1980, which might have helped identify the object. The witnesses also differed slightly on the direction the object flew after ascending and the exact shape of its body.

Other Articles and Sections

AFU Archive Update:
Page 3 contains a letter from the Arkivet för UFO-forskning (AFU) in Norrköping, dated January 15, 2007. It details the ongoing move to a new, larger archive location on Ljuragatan 95, which has 400 meters of shelving installed. The AFU is seeking funding for operational costs, such as rent, electricity, and telephone, as these are not covered by grants for equipment. The author, Anders Persson, mentions contributing 25,000-30,000 SEK annually to the archive and requests donations from members.

Olle Palmlöf and UFO Testimony:
Page 4 features a quote from Olle Palmlöf, a program leader for SVT's 'Böglobbyn', who recounts seeing a large UFO lift straight up into the air when he was 17. He describes it as a 'big damn saucer' lifting off from a golf course, an experience that left him shaken.

Astronomy News: Supermassive Black Hole:
Page 5 reports on the discovery of a supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way galaxy. Astronomers using NASA's Chandra telescope found evidence of this black hole, estimated to be 2.6 million times the mass of the sun. The discovery was made by observing a sudden burst of X-rays from the Sagittarius constellation, which is thought to be caused by the black hole's gravitational pull interacting with a surrounding gas cloud.

Climate Science Debate:
Page 6 presents an article titled 'Oklart om klimatet' (Unclear about the climate), which discusses the historical relationship between carbon dioxide (CO2) levels and global temperatures. The article highlights research, particularly from paleoclimatologists like Jan Veizer and Daniel Rothman, suggesting that there is no clear, consistent correlation between CO2 concentrations and temperature fluctuations over geological timescales. Some studies even indicate periods of cold with high CO2 and periods of warmth with low CO2. The article mentions a recent study by Isabel Montanez that suggests a link between high CO2 and a warming period 305 million years ago. However, it concludes that factors like cosmic radiation, Earth's axial tilt, continental drift, and ocean currents might play more significant roles in long-term climate change than CO2 alone.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently covers UFO sightings and related phenomena, emphasizing witness testimony and the ongoing efforts of organizations like UFO-Sverige and AFU to document and research these events. There is a clear interest in unexplained aerial phenomena and their potential implications. The inclusion of scientific articles, such as the one on black holes and climate science, suggests an editorial stance that seeks to balance paranormal investigations with factual reporting and scientific inquiry, even when the scientific findings challenge conventional assumptions (as in the climate article).