UNDER STJÄRNORNA

Magazine Overview

Title: UNDER STJÄRNORNA
Issue: Number 3, February 1998
Publisher: UFO-Karlskrona
Type: Member magazine for UFO-Karlskrona.

Editor's Column: Redaktören har ordet!

Anders Sjölander introduces himself as the new editor of "Under Stjärnorna," taking over from Elin Henriksson due to her time constraints. Sjölander intends to maintain the magazine's high quality, with minimal changes to the layout. He encourages readers to submit articles, letters, pictures, poems, and anything related to astronomy or ufology. The magazine also has an online presence at http://www.ufo.se/karlskrona.

Meteorite Impact in Greenland

This section details a significant meteor event that occurred in Greenland the day before Lucia. The meteor strike caused a brilliant flash that turned the Greenlandic night into day for a distance of 100 kilometers. Danish experts from the Tycho Brahe planetarium detected the event, and the Danish Air Force conducted aerial searches for the impact site using a Gulfstream 3 aircraft. Despite poor weather conditions, including darkness and heavy snowstorms, the search was initiated. Satellite images indicated a large cloud of smoke and dust over the Kap Herulf Trolle area, at an altitude of approximately eight kilometers, suggesting a massive impact. Reports of ground movements also pointed to a substantial landing. The article notes that such meteorites can provide crucial insights into the early history of the solar system, as they can be composed of material that has been in space for billions of years, potentially offering clues about comets and planets.

UFO-Sverige Affiliation

UFO-Karlskrona has officially become a member of the national organization UFO-Sverige. This decision was made at a recent board meeting. The affiliation was well-received, with the UFO-Sverige board reportedly being very positive. UFO-Sverige is a national organization with 25 local chapters across Sweden and is actively building a strong network. With 28 years of history, the organization has experienced ups and downs but is currently seeing an increase in membership and a growing readership for its publication, "UFO-Aktuellt."

Regional Meeting: Sydostträff

A traditional event organized by UFO-Sverige is the "Sydostträff," a regional meeting. This year's meeting is hosted by UFO-Högland and will take place on February 30th in Vetlanda, Småland. Interested individuals can contact the editor to register.

New Spacecraft: X-33

NASA is planning to build a new type of spacecraft, the X-33, designed for intact atmospheric re-entry. This reusable spacecraft will be capable of launching and flying without external rockets, similar to an airplane. Lockheed Martin is responsible for the design and prototype construction. The X-33 is scheduled for its first flight in July. The public will be able to view the construction process via the internet, as the company will install digital cameras in the hangar in Palmdale, California. The runway will also be monitored. "Under Stjärnorna" will follow the progress of the X-33.

Image and Poem

The issue includes an image of a meteor entering the atmosphere, with stars appearing as streaks due to long exposure. The accompanying text explains that a meteor shower can involve millions of meteors and that a schedule of upcoming major meteor showers will be published in the next issue. A poem titled "Dikt om meteorregn" (Poem about meteor rain) by Samuel Taylor Coleridge, from "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner," is also featured.

Contact Information

Contact details for "Under Stjärnorna" and UFO-Karlskrona are provided, including mailing addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses. The editor is Anders Sjölander, and the contact person for UFO-Karlskrona is Owe Ekhav. The chairman is Paulo Lewenhagen, and the secretary is Jonas Wallin. Anders Sjölander also serves as the treasurer.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently covers topics related to UFO phenomena, astronomy, and space exploration. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, encouraging reader participation and providing factual reporting on events and developments in these fields. The new editor's commitment to maintaining quality and encouraging submissions suggests a focus on reader engagement and the dissemination of information within the UFO and astronomy communities.