Se upp - 1980 No 2

Magazine Overview

Title: Se upp!
Issue: Nr. 2, Volume 5
Date: 1980
Publisher: Västerås Tvärvetenskapliga Förening
Type: Information and contact organ.

This issue of 'Se upp!' from 1980 delves into a variety of intriguing topics, ranging from the ancient mystery of Atlantis to modern scientific concepts like plasma, and includes news and announcements relevant to the UFO community in Sweden.

Atlantis-världsriket som försvann i havet

The lead article, "Atlantis-världsriket som försvann i havet" (The Atlantis Empire that Disappeared into the Sea), explores the enduring legend of Atlantis. It questions whether Plato's account was based on a genuine historical source or a philosophical construct. The article references theories by researchers like Jürgen Spanuth, who suggested Atlantis might be located near Helgoland, and Professor A.G. Galanopoulos, who posits a connection to the Bronze Age volcanic explosion on Santorini in the Greek archipelago. Galanopoulos's theory suggests that the Minoan kingdom comprised at least two islands, Crete and Atlantis, with the latter being the small, round volcanic island of Santorini. The article also touches upon the broader academic consensus regarding the location of Atlantis.

Omstridd teori om kontinentförskjutningar (Controversial Theory of Continental Drift)

Following the discussion on Atlantis, the magazine presents Alfred Wegener's controversial theory of continental drift. Wegener, a German geophysicist, proposed that continents were once a single landmass that broke apart. The article illustrates this with diagrams showing different phases of continental development. It highlights Wegener's evidence, including geological, climatic, and zoological data, and notes his observation that Greenland is drifting westward from Norway. The text also explores the idea that the coastlines of North and South America, Europe, and Africa fit together remarkably well, suggesting a past connection. A specific hypothesis by M. Frandsen is discussed, proposing a large inland sea connecting the Mediterranean to the Atlantic, with a central island serving as a hub for seafaring nations.

Vad är Plasma?

This section provides a scientific explanation of plasma. It defines plasma as a collection of charged particles, such as atoms, molecules, ions, electrons, and photons, that exhibit collective behavior. The article emphasizes the long-range interactions between charged particles in plasma, which are governed by electrical forces. It explains that while a plasma can only survive for a short time on its own, it can be sustained by an electric current. The text describes low-temperature plasma as electrically neutral, with an equal number of positive and negative charges. It uses an analogy of a large collection of balls connected by rubber bands to visualize the dynamic nature of plasma. The article concludes by mentioning that the unique properties of plasma, particularly its electrical field fluctuations, are key to mineral treatment in SSP-plasma.

UFO-kongress i Västerås

The magazine announces that Västerås will host a UFO congress, titled "Flygande tefat kultur?" (Flying Saucer Culture?). The Västerås culture and leisure committee has allocated 25,000 SEK for this event, which is being organized by the Västerås Tvärvetenskapliga Förening. The article details how the committee distributed funds to various cultural projects in Västerås for 1980, listing grants for a children's festival, IOGT-NTO, women's cultural days, jazz events, contemporary music, the Aros orchestra, and other cultural activities. It also notes which organizations did not receive funding.

VTF,s Årsmöte 1980.02.13 (VTF's Annual Meeting 1980.02.13)

This section provides a detailed record of the annual general meeting of the Västerås Tvärvetenskapliga Förening held on February 13, 1980. Key proceedings include the opening of the meeting by Jan Eriksen, the approval of the agenda, and the approval of the activity and financial reports. The election of a new board resulted in Alf Niemi being chosen as chairman, Jan Eriksen as vice chairman, Karl-Erik Karlsson as treasurer, and Kjell Post as secretary. Other board members elected were Heidi Chanachowicz, Roger Berglund, Måns Jonsson, and Bobby Krapping. The meeting also appointed auditors and a representative to the UFO-Sweden National Assembly. Membership fees for 1981 were set, with youth at 25 SEK and adults at 60 SEK. The meeting concluded with a note about the information leader role concerning UFO-Sweden.

Som Sagt! (As Said!)

A personal column by the new chairman, Alf Niemi, who took over after the annual meeting. He expresses his enthusiasm for the upcoming UFO-80 event and encourages active participation from members. He also wishes readers a Happy Easter.

Borta med tefat? (Gone with the Saucer?)

A brief news item from VLT (Västmanlands Läns Tidning) dated November 29, 1979, reports an incident near Paris where two friends claimed a 19-year-old named Frank Fontaine was abducted by a "flying saucer." They reported seeing a bright light and the saucer hovering around his car before Fontaine disappeared. The police are investigating the matter.

Planetpositioner (Planet Positions)

This section, marked "SE UPP!" and attributed to K.P., aims to provide regular reports on planet positions. It lists the celestial bodies to be covered: Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, and the Sun. The article explains that planet positions are given by altitude angle and azimuth, with diagrams provided to help readers visualize these coordinates. The report will provide positions for every Saturday at 20:00, covering the period from March 1 to May 3. It also mentions that a table of distances between Earth and planets in Astronomical Units (AE) will be included, with 1 AE defined as the distance between Earth and the Sun (149,600,000 km).

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently promotes interest in UFO phenomena and related topics, such as the legend of Atlantis and speculative scientific theories like continental drift and plasma. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry and information sharing within the UFO community, as evidenced by the call for member contributions and the organization of events like the UFO congress. The publication also maintains a connection to scientific and historical research, as seen in the articles on Atlantis and plasma.

This document is a scanned issue of a Swedish publication titled "SVENSK UFO-80", identified by the page number "10" and "11", "12", "14". The content appears to be a combination of astronomical data, meeting minutes from a UFO interest group, and a detailed program for a week-long event called "UFO-80". The primary language is Swedish.

Page 1: Planetary Data

Page 1 presents a table showing the distances of planets (SOLEN, VENUS, MARS, JUPITER, SATURNUS) from Earth in astronomical units on various dates between March 1st and May 3rd. The table includes two sets of data: one for "Höjdvinkel" (elevation angle) and "Azimut" (azimuth), and another for distances. The dates are listed across the top, and the planets down the side. The final row shows the "Datum" (Date) with specific dates and corresponding numerical values.

Page 2: VTF Board Meeting Minutes

This page contains the minutes from a VTF (Västerås Tvärvetenskapliga Förening) board meeting held on February 23, 1980, at Tornsvalegatan 55. The attendees included Heidi Chanachowicz-Neumann (Chairperson), Jan Eriksen, Karl-Erik Karlsson (Treasurer), Bobby Krapping, Alf Niemi, and Kjell Post. The agenda covered:

• §1. Opening of the meeting: The chairperson welcomed the attendees.
• §2. Approval of the agenda: The agenda was approved without changes.
• §3. Incoming/Outgoing contacts: New members were noted. Correspondence included a letter from the municipality regarding a sports holiday week, copies of "UFO-Nytt" from Kalmar/Öland, a letter from Västerås Youth Council, and an invitation from Enköping for their information program on March 22nd.
• §4. Monthly meetings: A discussion about sharing the responsibility for opening and closing the Råbygården meeting venue, with a proposal for a voluntary sign-up list.
• §5. UFO-80: Plans for the UFO-80 event were discussed. J.E. will print 2000 programs. Anders Palm might replace Aage Sandqvist as a speaker. Hallstahammar has offered support. The VTF may need to borrow money for decals and to print a fact booklet about UFOs. A venue (Storgatan 88) and funds (25,000 SEK) seem to be arranged, but advertising needs to be finalized. The event is expected to be costly.
• §6. Age limit for youth: The age limits for youth/pensioners were clarified. Contributions from the municipality cease at age 25. The decision was: 7-25 years: 25 SEK; 25-60 years: 50 SEK; 60+ years: 25 SEK. A potential change in statutes was discussed.

Page 3: Meeting Minutes and Upcoming Events

This page continues the VTF board meeting minutes and lists upcoming events.

• §7. Astronomy film: The missing images for the astronomy film are now available and will be ready soon. Karl-Erik will modify the program. A text reader is being arranged. Bobby offered to help with dubbing and recording. A film order from Köping is due by April 1st.
• §8. Take note: The collection and distribution of materials will be handled by VTF with volunteer help in the future.
• §9. Other questions:
• a) VTF will send a representative to a youth leader training arranged by Västerås Youth Council. Bobby volunteered.
• b) The postgiro account was re-registered by the chairperson and treasurer, as a new chairperson has been appointed while Karl-Erik remains treasurer.
• §10. Next meeting: The next meeting is scheduled for May 1st at 6:30 PM at Hägersborgsvägen 8 in Ullvi, hosted by A.N.
• §11. Night observation: This event was canceled due to atmospheric conditions.

WHAT'S HAPPENING

• April 1st: Köpings UFO-förening (Borgmestergatan 20, 19:00). Karl-Erik Karlsson and Jan Eriksen from VTF will show their new film "Rymdens värld" (The World of Space), which is about astronomy.
• April 18th: Västerås Spiritualistiska förening (Knutsgatan 11, 19:30). Arne Groth from FOA will speak about ancient numerology in buildings, music, and measurements in relation to nature.
• Even-numbered Saturdays: VTF meeting at Tornsvalegatan 55, 19:00. Night observation with social gathering and astronomical observations. Call 021/35 51 19 to confirm if it's happening due to weather.

The page is signed "J.E."

Page 4: UFO-80 Event Program

This page details the program for the "Svensk UFO-80" event, held in Västerås at "88:an", Stora gatan 88. The event is described as a week of activities with lectures and film screenings on various interdisciplinary topics, aimed at both UFO enthusiasts and the general public. The program is as follows:

• Monday, June 30th:
• 16:00: Opening by the chairman of the national organization UFO-Sverige.
• 16:30: Still image film "UFO - flying saucer".
• 17:30: Lecture by editor Carl-Axel Jonzon (UFO-information magazine).
• 19:00: Lecture by Jan Fjellander (Stockholm) on the UFO phenomenon from a parapsychological perspective.
• Tuesday, July 1st:
• 16:30: Still image film "Ancient Mysteries".
• 17:30: Lecture by engineer Henry Svensson (Mariestad) on the most convincing UFO cases he has encountered in his years as a ufologist.
• 19:00: Carl-Anton Mattsson (Nyköping) will present new material containing Henry Kjellsons unpublished research on the Great Pyramid and ancient Egyptian technology, documented with slides from his Egypt trip.
• Wednesday, July 2nd:
• 16:30: Still image film "UFO - flying saucer".
• 17:30: Lecture by meteorologist Anders Nylund (SMHI, Norrköping) on how weather forecasts are made, using slides.
• 19:00: Librarian Håkan Blomqvist (Archive for UFO Research) will show slides and talk about AFU's activities and the latest theories in UFO research.
• Thursday, July 3rd:
• 16:30: Still image film "The World of Space".
• 17:30: Lecture by astronomy docent Aage Sandqvist on the conditions for life in the universe.
• 19:00: Willy Wegner (Denmark) will present Danish UFO research and UFO incidents.
• Friday, July 4th:
• 16:30: Still image film "UFO - flying saucer".
• 17:30: Kolbjörn Stenödegård (Norway), chairman of Norsk UFO-center, will lecture on Norwegian UFO research and incidents.
• 19:00: Fil. lic. Arne Groth will discuss the interplay of parapsychology and life in nature, paranormal phenomena, and their impact on daily life, including practical demonstrations.
• Saturday, July 5th:
• 17:30: Still image film "UFO - flying saucer".
• 19:00: Large question and debate panel for audience participation.

"Subject to change" is noted.

Entrance fees: 15 SEK per day, 60 SEK for a weekly pass. The weekly pass can be ordered by paying 60 SEK to postgiro 84 12 82-7 VTF. Attendees are encouraged to reserve a week of their vacation for this event for UFO enthusiasts from all over the Nordic region.

Organizers: Västerås Tvärvetenskapliga Förening and Västerås Kulturnämnd.

Page 5: Meeting Information and Map

This page provides information about regular member meetings and night observations, along with a map.

• Member Meetings: Held on the second Wednesday of each month at 7 PM at Råbygården.
• Night Observation: Held on Saturdays in even-numbered weeks.

A map shows the location of Råbygården, accessible via various bus routes (14.15). It indicates nearby landmarks like Råby Centrum and provides directions from different road names.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO phenomena, astronomy, and related interdisciplinary topics such as parapsychology and ancient mysteries. The publication, through the VTF (Västerås Tvärvetenskapliga Förening), actively promotes and organizes events, lectures, and discussions on these subjects. The editorial stance appears to be one of serious inquiry and information dissemination, encouraging public participation and research into UFOs and related fields. The inclusion of planetary data suggests an interest in both the terrestrial and extraterrestrial aspects of observation and science.