Ufology News - No 11 - September October 2012

Magazine Overview

Title: НОВОСТИ УФОЛОГИИ (Ufology News)
Issue: #11
Date: September - October 2012
Publisher: Исследовательского Центра EIBC (EIBC Research Center)
Country: Russia
Language: Russian

This issue of 'Ufology News' features a prominent interview with Vicente Juan Ballester Olmos, a Spanish UFO researcher, and covers various aspects of ufological research, events, and archival work.

Interview with Vicente Juan Ballester Olmos

The main feature is an extensive interview with Vicente Juan Ballester Olmos, who was born in Valencia, Spain, in 1948. He is described as an honorary manager, insurance agent, and personnel manager with a background at Ford Motor Company. Olmos is an author of 8 books and over 400 publications, reports, and articles.

Early Interest in UFOs

Olmos's interest in UFOs began in 1964 at the age of fourteen when he read a book mentioning unexplained objects in space. This sparked his curiosity, leading him to found the first UFO research society at his local college in 1968. Although the society was dissolved due to bureaucracy in 1973, he continued his research independently, becoming self-taught in various sciences and the scientific method.

Mistakes in UFO Research

When asked about common mistakes made by inexperienced researchers, Olmos points to a lack of critical thinking and prejudice. He states that after 47 years of studying the phenomenon, there is no universal solution. While most cases have rational explanations, about 10% remain unexplained due to insufficient data. He emphasizes the need for a scientific, unbiased approach, warning against imposing personal beliefs on investigations. He notes that the term UFO initially referred to 'flying saucers' or interplanetary craft, but clear evidence for this has been lacking since 1947. Many classic cases have been solved, and governments have declassified archives without finding evidence of extraterrestrial threats.

Spanish Ministry of Defense UFO Program

Olmos played a key role in the declassification of UFO materials from the Spanish Ministry of Defense, which conducted research from 1962 to 1995. He made requests for publication of these archives and served as a consultant to the military intelligence department responsible for declassification. Spain, like other countries, no longer invests resources in UFO research, citing no national security threat.

Radar Tracking of UFOs

From the 122 declassified Spanish UFO cases, 29 involved radar tracking. Of these, 9 were solely radar-based, and 20 were radar-visual. While most radar detections were explained by false or normal echoes, 35% of radar-visual cases remained unexplained, indicating the significant potential of radar in UFO studies.

Cases with Numerous Witnesses

Applying Jenny Randles's principles, Olmos notes that observations with a large number of witnesses often have artificial or astronomical explanations, such as weather balloons, artificial clouds, or meteors.

UFO Landing Cases

Olmos has dedicated years to collecting and investigating UFO landing reports, authoring three books on the subject. His 1987 book, co-authored with X.A. Fernandez Paris, 'Encyclopedia of Close Encounters with UFOs,' detailed 230 landing cases in Spain and Portugal and included a catalog of 355 resolved cases.

A Specific Landing Case (July 25, 1979)

Olmos recounts a personal investigation of a landing case on July 25, 1979. A wealthy farmer near Turís, Valencia, witnessed an object resembling a 'semi-egg' land in his field. The object was white, had no wheels, stood on two 'legs,' and measured approximately 2.5 meters in height and width. It emitted a bright white light. Two short figures (about 90 cm tall) emerged from the object, entered it, and the object then ascended rapidly and disappeared. The farmer observed this event from his car. Olmos investigated the case days later, interviewed the witness, and found material traces. Thirty years later, the now 84-year-old witness confirmed the event, stating it was not a dream or hallucination.

Collaboration with Jacques Vallée, Aimé Michel, and J. Allen Hynek

Olmos credits learning from these prominent figures. He collaborated with Dr. Jacques Vallée in the early 1970s on studies of UFO landings in Spain and Portugal, resulting in publications in major journals. Vallée also wrote forewords to some of Olmos's books. His correspondence with Vallée began in 1969 and continues to the present. He admired Aimé Michel as an intellectual thinker and Dr. J. Allen Hynek as a scientist and advisor on UFO topics, meeting with Hynek multiple times.

UFO Research Structures in Spain

In Spain, there are several amateur groups focused on UFOs, many of whom publish online without conducting actual research. Some exploit UFO topics for commercial gain, while a group of skeptics targets media-oriented writers. A few researchers perform good analytical work. However, formal UFO organizations that were prominent in the 1960s-1990s have largely declined or disappeared.

Project FOTOCAT

Started in 2000, FOTOCAT aims to collect all known information about UFO cases worldwide where photos and videos exist. It is intended to be a reliable UFO information database for current and future researchers, to be made available to the research community for free upon completion. The database is managed using an Excel spreadsheet with 25 standard data columns, including date, time, description, location, image type, contact type, and photographer's details. The archive currently contains over 11,000 entries, including photos, videos, slides, and digital images. The catalog is generally finalized as of December 31, 2005, due to the proliferation of digital cameras and an increase in photos containing digital artifacts or misidentifications.

Wishes for UFO Researchers in Former Soviet Countries

Olmos expresses a desire for mutual respect among researchers and acknowledges the significant efforts in collecting documentation and publishing UFO-related files in Russia and Ukraine. He laments that the scientific method is often overlooked.

EIBC Center's 3rd Anniversary

The EIBC (Extraterrestrial Intellectual Biological Creatures) Center celebrates its third anniversary. Over this period, they have held 65 meetings, conducted 2 expeditions, organized numerous reconnaissance trips, accepted 25 individuals, created 3 operative groups, built an archive of 18,000 materials, and investigated many interesting cases. They have also established international cooperation, developed unique methods for psychodiagnostics, analyzed handwriting and gestures, studied bluffing, promoted a scientific approach to UFO phenomena, and created a positive psychiatry line for 'Contactee Help Groups.'

Events

• November 3, 2012: 3rd Open Forum on Anomalous Phenomena in UrFO, Sterlitamak, Bashkortostan, Russia.
• November 15, 2012: Conference in Birmingham, UK, hosted by BUFOC (The Birmingham UFO Group).

News of Ufology

Version 1.2 of the Global UFO Identification and UAP Research Archive: Developed by I. Kalytyuk and M. Gershtein, this new version adds hundreds of materials and corrects errors. The archive, which would fill hundreds of cabinets in paper form, is stored on a small 250GB BRD disk. It is recognized by organizations like 'Archives for UFO Research' and 'SCEAU Archives OVNI,' with plans for future electronic material exchange.

Archives of UFO and UAP: A comprehensive list of archives from existing countries (categorized by continent) and defunct countries (like the USSR) is provided, along with a list of international organizations. A table can be downloaded.

UFO Bulletin Collector's Finds: A list of 91 UFO bulletins is presented, useful for searching and downloading.

EIBC Meeting Protocols: Protocols for EIBC scientific research center meetings #19 (September 26, 2012) and #20 (October 26, 2012) are published. These include agreements on cooperation, analysis of materials, exchange of archival data, and discussions on various research topics.

Publications and Films

• Protocols for EIBC Expeditionary-Search Group #17 (Rovno, Ukraine): Includes materials on understanding the world, modern slaves, radio utility, tele-advertising, dependence on religiosity, computer glasses for UFO observation, fish sculptures, and a debunking of claims about UFOs in the USSR.
• Protocols for EIBC Expeditionary-Search Group #18 (Rovno, Ukraine): Features materials on genetic cluster systems, the alleged hoax of dowsing, criticism of out-of-body experience research, religious-psychological currents, and other topics.
• Protocols for EIBC Expeditionary-Search Group #3 (Kharkiv, Ukraine) #21 and #20: Mention observations of UFOs over Kharkiv and its region, and Petrov S.'s materials.
• Films: 'The Columba Mystery' and 'The Object of Wood and Gold,' the 5th and 7th episodes of H.H. Benitos's film series 'Enchanted Planet,' with translation and voice-over by Nikolai Bugaenko and Sergey Shpakovsky.

GEIPAN Documentation (September)

A new package of documents from the French GEIPAN commission (part of the CNES Space Agency) is presented, detailing unidentified cases with high-quality data. Two specific cases are highlighted: Lille (October 1, 2007) and Saint-Mathieu-de-Tréviers (June 28, 1998). PDF reports with scans, drawings, photos, and diagrams are available for these and 1523 other cases.

Over Baikal

New cosmonaut trainees are learning spectrometry methods aboard a plane. A report from Roscosmos TV studio, 'Photoshoot over Olkhon,' features Oleg Andriyushenko, Vladimir Ryazantsev, and cosmonaut-test pilot Sergey Kud-Sverchkov. The section also mentions methane emissions on the water surface.

Related Articles

• 'Earth in the Infrared Spectrum'
• 'Diffraction Gratings from UFO-SCIENCE for Spectroscopic Studies of the UFO Phenomenon'

Computer Model of Galactic Disk Formation

This section describes a cosmological model illustrating the evolution of a galactic disk over 13.5 billion years, from the Big Bang to the present. The simulation, performed on the 'Pleiades' supercomputer at Ames Research Center, required one million processor hours and suggests the dominance of dark energy and dark matter in the universe.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently emphasizes a scientific approach to ufology, presenting detailed investigations, archival research, and expert interviews. There is a clear distinction made between rigorous research and amateur speculation or commercial exploitation of the UFO topic. The editorial stance supports the declassification of government archives and the open sharing of information within the research community. The publication also highlights international cooperation and the importance of historical documentation in understanding the UFO phenomenon.

Title: Космический симулятор «Space Engine» (Space Engine Space Simulator)
Issue: 1
Volume: 1
Date: January 1, 2023
Publisher: Unknown
Country: Russia
Language: Russian

This issue of the magazine focuses on the "Space Engine" space simulator. The cover prominently features the title in Russian, accompanied by two striking images: one depicting a fast journey through a starfield, and another showing a sunrise over a vividly colored alien planet.

Featured Content

The primary focus of this issue is the "Space Engine" software. The magazine introduces it as "one of the best free space simulators." A direct call to action is provided with a link to "Download 'Space Engine'." Beyond this main feature, the publication also directs readers to explore "other simulators and astronomical programs in a collection of useful materials," indicating a broader interest in space simulation and astronomy software.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The editorial stance appears to be one of promoting and informing readers about high-quality, free space simulation software. The emphasis is on accessibility (free) and quality (best). The inclusion of a link to further resources suggests a commitment to providing a comprehensive guide for enthusiasts interested in space and astronomy software. The visual elements on the cover reinforce this theme, showcasing the immersive and visually appealing nature of space simulation.