UFO Rama - No 124

Magazine Overview

Title: UFO-RAMA
Issue Date: July-August 2009
Issue Number: 124
Publisher: Not specified
Country of Publication: Italy
Language: Italian

This issue of UFO-RAMA, a monthly bulletin on ufology from Italy and the world, focuses on recent UFO activity and significant anniversaries in the field. The cover prominently features the headline "Gran Bretagna: aumentano gli avvistamenti degli ufo" (Great Britain: UFO sightings are increasing) and "Tre luci rosse nella notte E tanti pensano agli Ufo" (Three red lights in the night And many think of UFOs).

Editorial

The editorial reflects on the 40th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, emphasizing that the astronauts themselves encountered a UFO during their historic mission. It highlights that hundreds of thousands, even millions, of unexplained sightings have been recorded over 60 years of ufology, presenting this as strong evidence for the reality of the extraterrestrial phenomenon. The editorial poses the question: "What further proof do we need?"

Articles and Reports

1. Great Britain: UFO sightings are increasing

This article, sourced from Corriere della Sera on July 13, 2009, reports a significant increase in UFO sightings in Great Britain. The Ministry of Defence received 231 reports in the first six months of 2009, a substantial rise compared to previous years (285 in 2008, 135 in 2007, and 69 in 2006). The article suggests this increase may be due to the ease of capturing images and videos of potential UFOs with modern mobile phones and digital cameras. It also notes that historical investigations into sightings between 1986 and 1992 often concluded without certainty.

2. Three red lights in the night, and many think of UFOs

Published in 'Il Resto del Carlino' on July 10, 2009, this report details a series of sightings of anomalous lights near Pesaro, Italy, starting on Saturday. Several individuals, including young people and a couple, witnessed three red lights that moved, regrouped, and then sped away towards the sea. One witness, Cardinale, described the lights as forming a triangle, with two more appearing later and disappearing towards the sea. He initially considered the possibility of a flying saucer. The article mentions that similar sightings have become frequent over the sea, and a magazine article about a similar event in Candelara adds to the mystery.

3. UFOs cross the sky of Treviglio

This report from 'Giornale di Treviglio' dated July 10, 2009, describes a mysterious sighting on Sunday, July 5, where a group of young women photographed an unidentified object. Michela Chiari, 18, reported seeing a black spot moving in the sky with an undulating, oscillatory motion, unlike any known aircraft or celestial body. Her friend, Naumova Veselina, corroborated this, noting the object had blue and then yellow lights and strange protrusions. The object reportedly stopped and then vanished. The witnesses were very excited, believing they had experienced a close encounter.

4. A UFO in the skies of Acerenza?

This article from 'La Gazzetta di Basilicata' on July 20, 2009, recounts the testimony of Maria Lucia Pietragol, who filmed a luminous object with her mobile phone on Saturday night in Acerenza. She described it as moving in a jerky and undefined manner, unlike a shooting star. She stated that it was not a star because it did not have a defined trajectory. She initially dismissed UFOs as fictional, only seen in movies, but her experience has made her reconsider.

5. Moonshot: The flight of Apollo 11 (Movie)

This section mentions a movie titled 'Moonshot: The flight of Apollo 11', which premiered at the 'Roma Fiction Fest 2009' on July 13, 2009. The documentary reconstructs the Apollo 11 mission using archival HD footage and new material, focusing on the emotional moments of the first moonwalk on July 20, 1969, by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin.

6. Earth Speaks - SETI Project

An article from 'Repubblica' dated June 15, 2009, discusses the SETI Institute's 'Earth Speaks' project (earthspeaks.seti.org). This initiative aims to collect internauts' responses to the question: "If we were to come face to face with aliens, what would we say?" Using distributed computing, SETI analyzes data from the Arecibo Radio Telescope for signs of extraterrestrial intelligence. The project seeks to understand how human attitudes towards potential alien encounters vary across cultures and demographics. The collected messages range from optimistic to realistic, with some humorous responses, such as "No civilization here" and "Hello strangers. Those about to be abducted greet you."

7. Books Reviewed

• 'I Figli del Cielo' by Clara Negri: This book explores hypotheses about the origin of astrology and suggests extraterrestrial intervention in human evolution. It has 92 pages and costs €8.00.
• 'Cambiamento Vibrazionale 1987-2011' by Carol Saito: This book discusses a quantum leap in human consciousness and energy from 1987 to 2011, leading to a more creative and self-aware existence.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO sightings, the historical significance of the Apollo 11 mission and its connection to UFO phenomena, and the ongoing scientific search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI). The editorial stance is strongly in favor of the reality of UFOs and extraterrestrial visitation, using the Apollo 11 encounter and the vast number of unexplained sightings as primary evidence. The magazine appears to be a platform for reporting and discussing UFO-related events and theories, encouraging readers to consider the possibility of alien life and contact.