UFO Rama - No 131

Magazine Overview

Title: UFO-RAMA
Issue: Nr. 131
Date: April 2010
Publisher: reteufo
Country: Italy
Price: OMAGGIO (Complimentary)

This issue of UFO-RAMA, a monthly publication from Italy, features a cover story about the White House and a diverse range of articles touching upon UFO phenomena, space exploration, scientific research, and societal issues.

Editorial

The editorial reflects on humanity's traditional focus on the vastness of the universe and the minuteness of the atom, proposing the consideration of a third, interior dimension. It highlights the growth of the internet, extending beyond Earth's atmosphere, and speculates about future galactic communication between humans and extraterrestrials. The piece concludes with a message of hope, emphasizing the importance of overcoming hatred and preserving Earth as a common home.

Key Articles and Features

Vetrina: "È il primo messaggio del genere" & "Twitter va in orbita"

This section reports on astronaut Timothy Creamer sending the first "tweet" from the International Space Station (ISS). It details how Creamer, who had changed his Twitter nickname to Astro-TJ in preparation, shared his experience of using internet connectivity aboard the ISS.

Vetrina: "L'Osservatore Romano: «Possibile la vita su altri pianeti»"

This article summarizes a piece from L'Osservatore Romano discussing the search for extraterrestrial life. It mentions studies focused on identifying alien plant life by analyzing the spectral "color" of exoplanet light and notes that while no exoplanets found so far perfectly resemble Earth, ongoing research and telescope development continue to advance the search.

Vetrina: "Il Papa: evangelizzare il Web"

This piece covers Pope Benedict XVI's call for the Church to engage enthusiastically with the internet. It advocates for priests to become "cyber priests," participating in social networks and spreading religious messages online, marking the beginning of an "era of evangelization of the Web."

L'asteroide sulla Terra nel 2036? Rischio Apophis

This article, featuring contributions from Giovanni Caprara and an interview with astrophysicist Margherita Hack, discusses the potential threat of the asteroid Apophis. It details the Planetary Society's initiative to fund a probe, the "Foresight" project by Space Works Engineering, designed to study Apophis's trajectory. The probe, costing $137 million, is set to launch in 2012 and orbit the asteroid for 300 days to transmit data for potential deflection missions. The article highlights the asteroid's size (330 meters long, 210 meters wide) and its predicted close approaches in 2029 and a potentially hazardous one in 2036, with an estimated impact energy of 400 megatons.

L'astrofisica Margherita Hack: "Anche l'Italia deve partecipare a questo progetto"

In an interview, Margherita Hack emphasizes the importance of international cooperation in addressing the threat of asteroids like Apophis. She explains the low but significant probability of impact and the necessity of early intervention to deflect such objects. Hack supports Italy's participation in the Russian project and highlights the value of developing such technologies for future planetary defense.

UFOLOGIA: "Sacerdote avvista UFO gigante"

This report details an alleged UFO sighting by Don Domenico Rosario, a priest from San Candido, Italy. He described an enormous, disc-shaped object of light, approximately two kilometers in diameter, with a luminous triangle. He observed it with two neighbors and attempted to photograph it with his mobile phone, though the photo was unsuccessful. The account was reported to the Carabinieri.

La Terra trema, tornano i Visitors

This brief article notes the upcoming remake of the 1980s TV series "V," which depicts an alien invasion by serpent-like beings, and discusses ABC's preparation for its broadcast.

La Stampa: L'ambasciatore dei 'Visitors' corteggia Prato

This report covers the visit of Chinese Ambassador Sun Yuxi to Prato, Italy. It discusses his interactions with local authorities regarding the Chinese immigrant community, emphasizing the need for respect for Italian laws and integration, while also touching upon the controversial comparison of immigrants to "Visitors" by some local political groups.

Corriere della Sera: Primo Piano - Terremoti, disastro in Cile

This news brief reports on a powerful earthquake in Chile, with a magnitude of 8.8, causing hundreds of deaths, widespread destruction, and triggering a tsunami alert in the Pacific.

Le Scienze: Vivere su una nuova Terra

This article discusses humanity's profound alteration of the planet and the urgent need for a more sustainable approach to avoid self-destruction, referencing Thomas R. Malthus's theories on population growth and resource limitations.

La foto scattata dall'astronauta

This small item includes a photo of Concepción, Chile, after the earthquake, shared on Twitter by astronaut Soichi Noguchi with the message "Preghiamo per voi."

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores themes of the unknown, particularly UFOs and extraterrestrial possibilities, alongside scientific endeavors like space exploration and asteroid defense. There's a recurring interest in the intersection of technology (internet, social media) with these phenomena and with broader societal issues. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, encouraging contemplation of the vastness of the universe and humanity's place within it, while also addressing contemporary concerns such as environmental sustainability and social integration.