Se upp - 1979 No 3

Magazine Overview

This issue of "Se upp!", the information and contact organ of the Västerås Tvärvetenskapliga Förening (VTF), is identified as issue number 3 of volume 4. The cover prominently displays the title "Se upp!" and features a central graphic illustrating various scientific disciplines, including UFO phenomena, space research, meteorology, parapsychology, chemistry, astronomy, and historical research. The magazine is published by the Västerås Tvärvetenskapliga Förening.

Editorial Content and Articles

Page 2: Editorial and Announcements

The editorial, titled "Som Sagt!" (As Said!), notes the arrival of summer and the upcoming vacation period, during which the VTF's activities will pause. It mentions that the Swedish UFO-79 event will take place in Stockholm that summer, though no program details were available at the time of printing. The editorial concludes by wishing everyone a pleasant summer.

Page 3: Field Researcher Training

An announcement details a continuation course and refresher training for field researchers organized by UFO-Sveriges rapportcentral (Köpings UFO-förening) on August 25-26 in Lersäter, near Köping. The course will cover practical aspects of field investigations and delve into 'border phenomena' like forteana. It will feature invited specialists and entertainment, including Rolfino, known for his suggestion experiments. The event aims to reunite former course participants. The cost for food and lodging from Friday evening to Sunday is 85 SEK. Participants are asked to indicate if they will be bringing a tent ("TALT") or caravan ("HUSVAGN") when registering. The deadline for registration is August 10th, though early registration is encouraged. The course program and directions will be sent out around August 15th.

Page 6: UFO National Convention in Köping

This article reports on the upcoming UFO Sverige national convention in Köping, expecting around 400 participants from across the country. A key highlight will be the display of a mysterious metal fragment found near a UFO landing site on Väddö in the late 1950s. The individual who found the fragment will share their encounter with an unknown spacecraft. Thorvald Berthelsen, chairman of UFO Sverige, states the convention aims to provide information about UFOs to the public. He notes that while interest from Köping residents has been modest, full attendance is anticipated, with ticket orders coming from Sweden and Finland. The convention includes lectures by UFO experts and a film on ancient technology, concluding with a two-hour Q&A session. Stig Ekberg from Stockholm will recount his experience of seeing a 15-meter-long spacecraft on Väddö in the late 1950s. The metal fragment, found after the craft took off, was later broken into three parts and analyzed at Berkeley University in the USA. It is described as magnetic, as hard as diamond, and made of a metal alloy. This is the first public showing of the fragment, which has previously been kept in a bank vault.

Page 6: UFO Information and UN Neglect

An article titled "Tefaten nu försummade i FN" (Flying Saucers Now Neglected at the UN) discusses the UN's 33rd ordinary meeting in New York in 1978. It notes that among the 'political issues' discussed, FN delegates also monitored 'unidentified flying objects' (UFOs). This attention was reportedly due to the efforts of Grenada's leadership, particularly its Prime Minister, Sir Eric Gairy. However, Gairy was overthrown in a coup while in New York. The article suggests a possible conspiracy between the coup makers and 'green men from space.' Following the coup, the new regime, represented by Kennrick Radix, announced an end to 'mysticism, magic, and flying saucers.' The article questions who will now monitor UFOs.

Page 7: UFO Chairman Nordin on Information

"UFO-ordförande Nordin: Nu skrattas det inte åt UFO-informationer" (UFO Chairman Nordin: They Don't Laugh at UFO Information Anymore) features an interview with Chris Nordin, chairman of the newly formed UFO group in Stockholm. Nordin states that while people used to be ridiculed for reporting UFO sightings, there is now more open listening. He explains that the UFO group's work is interdisciplinary, covering UFO phenomena, astronomy, space research, meteorology, parapsychology, chemistry, and historical research. The group recently held an exhibition at the Technical Museum in Stockholm, attracting 12,900 visitors in three weeks. Nordin mentions that many reported UFO sightings have natural explanations, such as meteors, satellites, or weather balloons, according to Jan Eriksen, chairman of the Västerås Tvärvetenskapliga Förening. Solveig La Fata, former secretary of the Skövde UFO group, expresses her belief that authorities are withholding information about UFOs. Eskil Nyström, chairman of the Gävleborg UFO association, notes an increase in reported sightings, with 200 received in a few months.

Page 7: UFO Sightings and Exhibitions

C-G Porat from Stockholm claims to have seen 49 UFOs since 1952, describing various types including disk-shaped, cigar-shaped, and flying saucers. He typically observed them between 9 PM and 2 AM, and sometimes between 5 AM and 9 AM. Susann Nordström from Hallstahammar mentions that the local UFO group is organizing an exhibition about UFOs. The article also reports that Thorvald Berthelsen of Köping stepped down as chairman of UFO Sverige, and Birgitta Andersson of Enköping was elected as the new chairman.

Page 8: UFO Crashes and Preserved Aliens in the USA

According to a Russian source, approximately 30,000 UFO observations have been registered worldwide, with about 800 involving sightings of 'ufonauts' (occupants of flying saucers). The article suggests that four or five unknown spacecraft have crashed on Earth. Jan Fjellander, editor from Stockholm, reported at the UFO Sverige convention in Köping that in the USA, bodies from one such crash are preserved. These beings are described as 110-120 cm tall, human-like with relatively large heads, and possessing a silvery, seamless, form-fitting clothing. Three spacecraft reportedly crashed in the USA in 1947, 1952, and 1956, with details quickly classified by the American military. There are also unconfirmed reports of a UFO crash in Spetsbergen and Brazil. Fjellander, initially skeptical, became convinced of the existence of flying saucers after witnessing a large, cigar-shaped craft with glowing windows near Gnesta. Two other individuals also saw the craft. The article also touches upon 'abduction' cases, citing a woman who, under hypnosis, described a UFO's interior, including a star map that remarkably matched later astronomical discoveries of unknown stars.

Page 8: UFO Observations and Official Disinterest

Superintendent Engineer Henry Svensson of Mariestad reported several UFO observations in the Skövde area in March 1976. The article mentions an incident where six police officers and others saw a cigar-shaped UFO over Kinnekulle. However, it laments that authorities are uninterested or actively suppress UFO reports, with organizations like FOA (Swedish Defence Research Agency) dismissing such claims. Svensson notes that in his 17 years of interviewing over 200 people who reported UFO sightings, he found no evidence of delusion, only ordinary people reporting unexplained phenomena.

Page 8: Missing Metal Fragment Presentation

Stig Ekberg, who owns the metal fragment found on Väddö, did not attend the UFO convention in Köping, thus preventing its planned presentation.

Page 9-10: Cosmology and the Universe's Origin and End

These pages delve into scientific theories about the origin and potential end of the universe. The "Big Bang" hypothesis is discussed, suggesting the universe began with a massive explosion from a dense point, with galaxies moving apart. The age of the universe is estimated at 10-20 billion years. An alternative theory proposes a pulsating universe that expands and contracts. The articles then explore phenomena like "black holes," described as the final stage of large stars, where gravity is so intense that nothing, not even light, can escape. The process of stellar evolution, from the formation of stars through nuclear fusion to their eventual collapse into black holes or other dense objects, is explained. The immense mass attributed to black holes is highlighted, and the possibility of the universe ultimately collapsing into a single point, potentially leading to a new Big Bang, is raised.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently focuses on UFO phenomena, presenting both eyewitness accounts and scientific perspectives. There's a recurring theme of official secrecy or disinterest regarding UFOs, contrasted with the growing public interest and the efforts of UFO organizations to disseminate information. The editorial stance, as indicated by the statement "Men 'Se upp!' har som målsättning att presentera så mycket eget material som möjligt och inte bestå av enbart 'tidningsurklip'" (But 'Se upp!' aims to present as much original material as possible and not consist solely of 'newspaper clippings'), suggests a commitment to original research and reporting. The inclusion of articles on cosmology and scientific theories indicates a broader interest in interdisciplinary exploration, aligning with the organization's name, "Tvärvetenskapliga Förening" (Interdisciplinary Association).

This issue of MEDIUM for Psychobiofysik, dated 10/78, features a cover story titled "KRISTALLFÄLTEFFEKTEN OCH PSYKISK FÖRMÅGA" (Crystal Field Effect and Psychic Ability) by Lennart Lidfors. The magazine also includes reports on UFO events and an astronomical narrative.

Crystal Field Effect and Psychic Ability by Lennart Lidfors

Lennart Lidfors is presented as one of the few researchers in Sweden investigating psychobiofysical phenomena. His research into crystal fields began after encountering a person sensitive to crystals. Initially conducted by a small group at the Stockholm Research Center, the work was later continued by Lidfors alone. He presented preliminary findings on the physical properties of crystal fields at a para-science conference in London in August 1978. The research has increasingly focused on why medial individuals exhibit strong sensitivity to crystal fields, raising speculative questions about the nature of this phenomenon and what human aspects might be reacting, possibly the aura or energy body rather than the physical body.

Lidfors recounts how in 1974, he encountered a man with extreme crystal sensitivity, which led to the initiation of a special crystal research project by members of the Stockholm Research Center for Psychobiofysik. This project concluded after a year.

He plans to present key findings from this initial project and his subsequent research on the connection between crystal field sensitivity and paranormal abilities. He defines paranormal abilities as ESP (extra-sensory perception) and PK (psychokinesis). Crystal field effect is defined as the sensitivity some people exhibit towards crystals, and the term "crystal field" itself is to be further explored.

His first highly sensitive subject had sensitivity primarily in the palm and a smaller area on the forehead. The forehead proved to be the most sensitive detector, registering pressure or suction when a crystal was pointed towards it from various distances. The field emanates from the crystal's tips and edges, possessing a complex, twisted structure of pressure and suction fields. Along the main axis of a crystal, like a quartz crystal, there's a strong field with alternating maxima of pressure and suction fields, separated by neutral zones or nodes. This is described as a standing wave with a wavelength of 10-15 cm, analogous to microwaves in the electromagnetic spectrum. Lidfors terms this the "macro-field structure."

Properties of the Macro-Field Structure

1. Influence of Magnetic Fields: The crystal field is affected by a parallel magnetic field over the crystal. The positions of the field maxima shift towards or away from the crystal, possibly indicating a change in wavelength or a shift in the standing wave packet.
2. Influence of Temperature: The position of the field maxima also changes with temperature, similar to the effect of an external magnetic field. Temperatures from -196°C to +100°C have been investigated using liquid nitrogen and boiling water as surrounding media.
3. Deflection by Electrostatic Fields: The crystal field can be deflected sideways by a perpendicularly applied electrostatic field.
4. Optical Properties: The crystal field exhibits optical properties, being refracted by mirrors, lenses, and prisms. It can penetrate metal, glass, and plastics but is hindered or diminished by leather, cork, and wood, which was surprising.

Lidfors pondered what leather, cork, and wood have in common, besides being natural materials. He hypothesized that they might not absorb the field but rather scatter it through a grating effect, reducing the subjective field strength below the detection threshold of the subject. He then considered the effect of an optical diffraction grating, which splits light beams into multiple rays through interference, allowing for precise measurement of wavelength. Experiments with a grating confirmed that the crystal field splits into sub-fields. Over time, using various subjects, Lidfors found wavelengths ranging from the visible spectrum, from deep red to blue. However, the non-visibility of this field presents a challenge for explanation.

He also introduced the concept of a "micro-field structure," analogous to the visible part of the electromagnetic spectrum, which is related to crystal radiation.

Types of Crystals Used

Standard experiments used quartz crystals (rock crystal), which are common and readily available. The subjective field strength did not correlate linearly with crystal size; larger crystals offered only a slight increase in perceived effect compared to smaller ones.

Other tested natural crystals included pyrite, fluorite, aragonite, and calcite. Artificially produced crystals from cooled supersaturated salt solutions were also used, such as Rochelle salt, sodium nitrate, alum, and chrome alum.

Connection with Paranormal Ability

Lidfors noted that a friend, who was highly medial, was the second person he tested and found to be sensitive to a rock crystal in 1975. Since then, he has identified over 40 crystal-sensitive individuals in Sweden. He realized that this crystal sensitivity could be a method for immediately testing for paranormal abilities, as it seemed to be exhibited primarily by medial individuals.

He developed instruments, including one with a crystal surrounded by a magnetic coil. By adjusting a knob, the position of the crystal field maxima could be changed. A milliammeter measured the current in the coil, calibrated against the passage of these maxima points across the palm at a constant distance from the crystal.

During a trip to the Philippines, Lidfors tested five healers, all of whom showed the typical reaction to the crystal field. None of the approximately twelve "normal" Filipinos tested reacted to the field. This was encouraging.

He designed a simple, quantifiable experiment where subjects had to identify the location of a hidden crystal. The setup involved a wooden block with 10 holes, covered by a plastic sheet. The correct hole was chosen randomly. The subject's task was to locate the hidden crystal without touching the apparatus.

Important Warning: Lidfors cautioned against pointing crystals directly at the heads of medial associates, as it could induce headaches lasting for days. He stressed the importance of using palms as detectors.

The experiment yielded a significant result (p<0.02) with outcomes of double miss, one hit, or two hits. However, this result did not provide much information about the strength of the correlation, which was of interest. He supplemented this with an index for predictive correlation developed by Goodman & Kruskal, which showed a 31% reduction in the probability of guessing incorrectly. This indicated that a rock crystal could be used as a measuring instrument to select individuals with paranormal abilities.

Discussion

Lidfors expressed dissatisfaction with the results, particularly the misses from individuals with paranormal abilities. He pondered if it was an interaction between the crystal field and the subject's vision, a form of "tuning effect." Identifying the location of a hidden crystal was difficult; subjects appeared concentrated, dreamy, and in a light altered state of consciousness (FMT). However, an EEG on the most sensitive person showed no reaction to the crystal field penetrating his head, only a slight reduction in amplitude.

Theoretical Reflections

Lidfors proposed a speculative hypothesis: crystals function as transformers, converting some form of cosmic field into a detectable level for paranormal individuals. He suggested that all geometric constructions might perform this transformation, but crystals are the most potent. He speculated that it might not be the physical body but the human aura or energy body that reacts. In this context, the crystal field could be seen as an extended aura. Overlapping human auras with crystal fields could potentially influence the environment, aiding in healing or psychokinesis. Information from distant objects could also be accessed by combining crystals with a sideric pendulum or dowsing rod.

He emphasized the need for a physical detector to advance this research. His current work involves combinations of crystals and optical systems. The development of such a detector could enable the creation of optical systems with cameras to observe crystal fields or human auras from a distance, potentially providing scientific support for concepts like etheric forces and astral planes.

Reports on UFO Events and Astronomy

RIKSSTÄMMAN 1979 (National Assembly 1979)

The national assembly was held in Köping and focused solely on UFOs. The internal session involved lively discussions, and a new group, Sala Amatörförening för Tvärvetenskap (SAT), was appointed as the central group for UFO-Sweden. The public session featured speakers like Henry Svensson and Jan Fjellander, who presented engaging and informative talks. The Köping UFO association was thanked for organizing the event.

SVENSK UFO-80 (Swedish UFO-80)

VTF announced plans to host Svensk UFO-80 in Västerås in the summer of 1980. They were seeking individuals interested in helping to organize the event, including finding speakers.

REPORT FROM BOARD MEETING

The board of VTF reported that the association has 43 members, with about 50% being youth members. They decided to allocate 500 SEK for an astronomy exhibition. Monthly member meetings are scheduled, with youth meetings on the second Tuesday and senior meetings on the third Tuesday of each month. The board will not organize theme nights independently.

ASSOCIATION NEWS

Individuals who expressed interest in the telephone chain received their plan. Those wishing to join were asked to send their phone number to VTF. Participants could specify their preferred calling times.

The Revealing Story of Jupiter's Red Spot

This section presents a fictionalized, allegorical story about the formation of Jupiter's red spot. It begins with the creation of planets in a galaxy called Bete, where a planet named Satan is the "black sheep." Satan leaves Bete and finds a star system with eight planets, introducing himself as Saturnus. He joins the system, which already includes planets like Venus and Earth. The story humorously describes interactions between Jupiter and Saturnus, including throwing asteroids at each other. One asteroid lands in Arizona. The narrative highlights a dispute between Jupiter and Saturnus, with Jupiter accusing Saturnus of being off-course and Saturnus retorting about the natural progression of planets. The story escalates when Ganymede, a moon of Jupiter, has a birthday party and excludes Saturnus's moons. In retaliation, Saturnus throws a sticky red "tomato" from a space probe onto Jupiter, creating the red spot. The story concludes with Galileo inventing the telescope and observing Jupiter's red spot, wondering about its origin.

Afterword

An "Afterword" section calls for new volunteers for the UFO-Sweden election committee, seeking individuals interested in this work.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores topics related to the paranormal, psychobiofysics, and UFO phenomena. The editorial stance appears to be open to investigating unconventional scientific and unexplained phenomena, as evidenced by the detailed research on crystal fields and the inclusion of UFO reports and astronomical narratives. There is a clear interest in bridging scientific inquiry with more speculative or esoteric subjects, seeking empirical evidence while acknowledging the limitations of current understanding and the need for further research and technological development.

This document, titled "MEDLEMSMÖTEN 1979" (Membership Meetings 1979), appears to be a schedule or newsletter from Råbygården, located at Pilfinksgatan 3. The primary focus is on listing the dates and times for various membership meetings throughout the year 1979.

Membership Meetings Schedule

The schedule details specific meeting dates:

• September: Tuesday, September 11th at 18:30 (Theme: ungd - youth)
• September: Tuesday, September 18th (Theme: ungd - youth)
• October: Tuesday, October 9th (Theme: ungd - youth)
• October: Tuesday, October 16th (Theme: ungd - youth)
• November: Tuesday, November 13th (Theme: ungd - youth)
• November: Tuesday, November 20th
• December: Tuesday, December 11th (Theme: ungd - youth)
• December: Tuesday, December 18th

It is noted that some meetings are specifically for youth ('ungd').

Night Observations

Additionally, the document announces "Natt.obs. fr.o.m. Vecka 38, alla lördagar i jämn vecka, samling kl. 1830" which translates to "Night observations from week 38, every other Saturday, gathering at 18:30." This indicates a recurring event for night observation activities.

Location and Map

A map is provided to guide attendees to the meeting location at Pilfinksgatan 3, Råbygården. The map highlights key roads such as "INDUSTRI LEDEN", "Fredriksbergsg.", and "Lövängsg.". It also shows the "PILFINKSG. OK. P. PLATS" (Pilfinksgatan OK. Parking Lot) and indicates "BUSS 14.15" stops nearby. Landmarks like "RÅBY CENTRUM", "GULF", and "STAN" are also marked, along with directions from "LUDVIKA" and "HAMNEN". The map includes a welcoming message: "Välkommen Du också" (You are also welcome).

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The document's primary theme is the organization and communication of meeting schedules and activities for the members of Råbygården. The editorial stance is informative and welcoming, aiming to provide clear logistical details and encourage participation. The inclusion of a map and transportation information suggests a focus on accessibility for members. The mention of 'ungd' (youth) meetings indicates a segment of the membership is younger, and the 'Natt.obs.' suggests an interest in observational activities, possibly related to ufology or astronomy given the context of similar publications.