I can remember when Perseverance was launched, travelled out into the Solar System and landed on Mars in February 2021.  In all the time since it arrived, having clocked up 1000 days of exploration, it has collected 23 samples from different geological areas within the Jezero Crater. The area was once home to an ancient lake and if there is anywhere on Mars to find evidence of ancient (fossilised) life, it is here. 

The date was 30 July 2020 when a gigantic Atlas V-541 rocket roared off the launchpad from Cape Canaveral in Florida. On board was the Perseverance rover, on its way to Mars. It arrived around 7 months later, entered the Martian atmosphere and successfully landed using a complex sequence of parachutes, retrorockets and for the first time, a sky crane to lower it from a hovering platform. Its chief purpose on Mars was to explore the geology, climate and atmospheric conditions as a precursor to human exploration. 

The landing site, the Jezero Crater, was chosen because previous orbital studies revealed clear evidence of an ancient lake that once filled the crater. It is thought that water is a key ingredient to the evolution of life so if there had been a body of water, then there is a greater chance of life evolving. Studying the rocks here is like taking a flick through the history books as it preserves signs of ancient life and also ancient environmental conditions. 

The crater had been formed, like the majority of other craters in the Solar System from some form of impact event. In the case of Jezero it was an asteroid impact around 4 billion years ago. On its arrival at the crater the floor was soon discovered to be made of igneous rock, formed from a huge underground chamber of magma and bought to the surface through volcanic activity. Since then, other types of rock from sand and mud were found providing evidence of the presence of water in Mars’ distant past. 

By the time Perseverance had hit the 1000 day anniversary of its exploration of the red planet it had collected the rock samples, safely packaged them up ready for collection and by and large, completed its exploration of the ancient lake bed. One sample in particular which has been called ‘Lefroy Bay’ has been found to contain fine grained silica. This material is commonly found on Earth and known to preserve fossils. Another of the samples contains phosphate which, on Earth is most definitely associated with biological processes. Both of these contain carbon which can be used to study the environmental conditions from when the rock formed. 

Jezero crater is a big place, 45 kilometres across so deciding on where to collect the samples was challenging. When a target site had been identified, Perseverance would first use its abrasion tool to wear away the surface and then use the onboard instruments such as PIXL, the Planetary Instrument for X-ray Lithochemistry. The instruments on board have the ability to detect both microscopic, fossil-like structures and also to identify chemical changes left behind by ancient microbes. Alas to date, whilst Perseverance has achieved an amazing amount, the detection of signs of life have alluded the rover. 

Source : 

• NASA’s Perseverance Rover Deciphers Ancient History of Martian Lake

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14-05-2024 om 14:56 geschreven door peter  

The suit also has redundancy features, such as additional seals and pressure valves to help ensure the suit remains pressurized during EVAs. The new 3D-printed helmet incorporates a new visor that reduces glare and features a camera and a new Heads-Up Display (HUD) that monitors conditions inside the suit. These suits will make their debut during the first of three Polaris missions – Polaris Dawn – scheduled to take place this summer (at the earliest). This mission will be commanded by Isaacman and will see a Crew Dragon launched from Launch Complex 39A atop a Falcon 9 rocket. The crew will spend five days in orbit and attempt to reach the highest Earth orbit ever flown.

During their time in space, the Polaris Dawn crew will conduct the first commercial spacewalk (and the first EVA where four astronauts were in space simultaneously) and be the first to test the Starlink laser-based communication system in space. The crew will also conduct scientific research in collaboration with the Translational Research Institute for Space Health (TRISH), BioServe Space Technologies, Space Technologies Lab, Weill Cornell Medicine, the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (JHUAPL), the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, and the U.S. Air Force Academy.

These efforts are designed to advance our understanding of human health during long-duration spaceflights, with applications for health here on Earth. According to the company website, these research activities will include:

• Using ultrasound to monitor, detect, and quantify venous gas emboli (VGE), contributing to studies on human prevalence to decompression sickness;
• Gathering data on the radiation environment to better understand how space radiation affects human biological systems;
• Providing biological samples towards multi-omics analyses for a long-term Biobank; and
• Research related to Spaceflight Associated Neuro-Ocular Syndrome (SANS), which is a key risk to human health in long-duration spaceflight.

Polaris Dawn will be followed up by a second mission (Polaris II, the date of which is TBD) that will attempt to build upon these objectives. The third mission (Polaris III) will be the first human spaceflight involving the Starship and Super Heavy launch vehicle. But as is made clear in the company’s statement, the suits are intended to fulfill SpaceX’s long-term goals:

“While Polaris Dawn will be the first time the SpaceX EVA suit is used in low-Earth orbit, the suit’s ultimate destiny lies much farther from our home planet. Building a base on the Moon and a city on Mars will require the development of a scalable design for the millions of spacesuits required to help make life multiplanetary.”

Further Reading: 

• SpaceX, 
• Polaris Program

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14-05-2024 om 14:43 geschreven door peter  

“Watches at this level are very rare,” the SWPC said in an advisory on Saturday.

Let’s take a look at the incredible views of our readers and friends, many shared on Universe Today’s Flickr page. Our lead image comes from Julien Looten, who took this photo at the cliffs of Étretat in northern France. Looten said, “These auroras began to be visible around 10:30 PM, even before nightfall… From then on, they were visible to the naked eye until dawn… Without interruption…”

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14-05-2024 om 14:18 geschreven door peter  

US Military Helicopter’s Encounter with a UFO in Alaska

In the vast, rugged landscapes of Alaska, where the population is sparse and the night skies are dark, the possibility of encountering the unknown seems almost inevitable. This was the case for Bill Sleezeman, a longtime resident and dock manager in Seward, Alaska, who witnessed a bizarre and unexplained event involving a military helicopter and what he believes was a UFO.

One evening, just before dark, Bill was at his log cabin when the sound of a helicopter caught his attention. He grabbed his binoculars to get a better look and noticed something unusual about the helicopter. Unlike typical military Black Hawks, this one had no identifiable markings—no numbers, letters, or insignias. It was completely blacked out, hovering silently over the area.

As Bill watched, his attention was suddenly drawn away from the helicopter to something far more extraordinary. A massive aircraft, unlike any he had seen before, appeared in the sky. He described it as being huge—possibly up to 2,000 feet in length and several hundred feet wide, with a striking gray-silver color. Its sheer size dwarfed any known man-made vessel, including super tankers.

What made the aircraft particularly mesmerizing was a diamond-like crystal embedded in its underside, emitting an array of blue, white, and red lights. The spectacle was so close to Bill’s home that he could make out these details vividly. Overwhelmed by the sight, he experienced a peculiar sensation, a kind of humming energy that he had never felt before, which prompted him to seek validation from his neighbors. Upon confirmation that others could also see the mysterious craft, Bill settled in his yard to observe the phenomenon for hours.

VIDEO:

• US Military Helicopter Tracks UFO Across Alaska | Aliens In Alaska

• https://youtu.be/AFluEcC354M

The next morning, the local community buzzed with talks of the sighting. Reports flooded into KSRM radio’s SoundOff, a popular local show hosted by Bob Bird in Nikiskie, Alaska. Callers described seeing strange lights performing maneuvers impossible for conventional aircraft, moving horizontally and vertically without a sound and casting reflections on the waters of Cook Inlet.

This incident raises many questions about the presence and interest of military operations in tracking unexplained aerial phenomena. The complete lack of insignia on the Black Hawk helicopter suggests a covert operation, possibly linked to monitoring or engaging with the unidentified craft. It’s a scenario that echoes a broader pattern of military encounters with unexplained aerial phenomena, which often remain shrouded in secrecy and speculation.

While skeptics may dismiss such incidents as misidentifications or exaggerations, the sheer number of witnesses and the specific details observed make this particular sighting hard to ignore. For residents like Bill, the experience is not just a fleeting moment but a profound event that challenges our understanding of what exists in the vast unexplored skies above us.

As stories like Bill’s continue to emerge, they fuel a growing public curiosity about what other secrets the universe might hold—especially those that might be hovering just out of sight, in the remote and mysterious expanses of places like Alaska.

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14-05-2024 om 12:53 geschreven door peter  

1954 Jessie Roestenberg UFO Case Is UK Most Famous Close Encounter With Nordic Aliens

In 1954, a British woman named Jessie Roestenberg claimed to have seen a disc-shaped flying saucer of aluminum color, hovering over her cottage near Staffordshire. She also saw two Nordic figures that were sitting in the craft.

Jessie Roestenberg, a wife of a young Dutchman named Tony Roestenberg lived with their two sons and a daughter in a small cottage at Vicarage Farm, Ranton, near Staffordshire, UK. It was a very remote area, and they had no electricity and indoor plumbing

On October 21, 1954, at around 4:45 pm, she was inside her house with her 2-year-old daughter Karin. Her two sons, Anthony (8) and Ronald (6) were playing outside in the garden. Suddenly, she heard a loud sound like an aircraft crash. As she stepped out, her sons were terrified and shouting: “Mommy, Mommy, there’s a flying saucer.” She saw a round UFO that was hovering above them.

The woman stated that the front part of the object was transparent, and she could see two human-like figures inside it. She described them as Nordics with long hair and long faces. Jessie saw them wearing tight-fitting blue suits, and their heads were in transparent helmets.

The Wolverhampton Express and Star Oct. 22, 1954:

A woman today told the “Express and Star” that she and her two children had been terrified by a flying saucer, carrying “two long-haired human-like creatures in tight-fitting jerseys.”The machine landed in the garden, she stated.When she heard a noise like a crashing aircraft, yesterday, Mrs Jessie Roestenburg, of isolated Vicarage Farm, ran out into the garden. She found her two children lying prostrate and terrified. The next house to Vicarage Farm is about two miles away.Above the children was a huge, saucer-like object with a dome, the front part of which was transparent, stated Mrs. Roestenburg.Staring at the children from the machine were two “unsmiling, human-like creatures, with long faces and long hair.”

Newspaper clippings showing the UFO sketch drawn by Mrs. Roestenburg

 This is a sketch, made today by Mrs. Roestenburg, of the object that she states she saw in her garden, It appeared to be of “a dull silver metal,” and the outer rim seemed to be revolving.

According to Express and Star, she told reporters that the UFO circled the house two times before it flew away at a high speed. She noted that the two creatures had pitiful faces. “The boys were so terrified that they would not go out again last night,” she said. “The dog was nowhere to be seen. I think it must have bolted.”

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Researcher Gavin Gibbons who investigated the Roestenberg case wrote in his book “The Coming of the Space Ships‘ by Gavin Gibbons” the following:

“When I visited the Roestenberg’s house almost three weeks after the sighting…Jessie Roestenberg appeared. She seemed highly strained and nervous and her husband, coming in later, was also very strained. It was evident that something most unusual had occurred.”

Originally, Gibbons was a linguist and scholar. He called the flying saucers extraterrestrial space ships. He used the Sanskrit term “Vimanas” for the disc-shaped scout craft and “Vunu” for cigar-shaped UFOs.

In Gibbons’ opinion, Jessie encountered the UFO with aliens just like George Adamski had described. But the series of UFO encounters did not stop there.

…they looked very like Earthly men, with white skins and long hair down to their shoulders. Their foreheads seemed immensely high, with the features almost entirely in the bottom half of their faces. Their heads were enclosed in what appeared to be some sort of transparent helmet and they were dressed in clothes of turquoise blue that resembled ski suits that Mrs. Roestenburg had seen.

It was hovering over the house! Very low and completely silent, a queer round thing was standing in the air immediately over the little cottage… Their heads were in a whirl… As Jessie Roestenburg watched, appalled, the vimana began to move, flashing a purply blue light from the front of it as it did so. At an angle of 45° it started to ascend, making no sound as it moved, but continuing the flashing the whole time. With a gasp of relief Jessie ran into the house, intent on finding pencil and paper to sketch what she and the children had seen. As she looked for the stub of a pencil, the boys called out again from the garden. With fear returning once more to her heart she ran outside to see the Saucer coming back again, this time from north to south. It circled the house in an anti-clockwise direction one and a half times and then streaked skywards. It had gone at last

Interestingly, Tony Roestenberg saw something unusual on the following October 24, 1954, when he climbed the roof of his house. He saw a high-speed cigar-shaped UFO suddenly disappear into the clouds. Another incident happened on December 15, 1954. Tony saw a bright ball, flying very silently in the sky. First, he measured the length of the UFO with his arm which was around two to three inches. But when he went to the other side of his house, its length was about 18 inches. The fireball was moving very slow at a low altitude. After some time, he heard the sound of an airplane, coming from the east. As the plane approached closer, the fireball flew away at an incredibly high speed, disappearing in no time.

Gibbons visited the Roestenbergs at their new home in Stafford many times in 1955, and he was assured that there was no motive for a hoax. They looked happy in the new house, and when Gibbons asked why they had left the old house, Tony replied that since the first UFO incident had happened, the house became haunted for them.

In 1976, Hugh Burnett was preparing a UFO documentary for the BBC, and he approached Charles Bowen and Gordon Creighton of  Flying Saucer Review. They gave him the contact information for Jessie Roestenburg. The documentary was titled Out of this World, and it was first broadcast on May 10, 1977, on BBC 1. It’s largely responsible for reviving interest in the case, and today, most people are probably familiar with Jessie Roestenburg’s story via the YouTube clip of her from the program. It’s often shared with comments noting how genuine, sincere, and credible she appears. 

“They just looked, and I was absolutely paralytic with fear. I couldn’t move, although my mind was taking over. And they seemed so sympathetic that I was mesmerized, seemed to be – oh, ages, but it could have only been seconds. After checking on her boys, “I looked up and it was gone.” 

Asked about the size of the object, she says it was “massive,” that it was larger than the roof of the house. She said they saw the object again in the distance, that it circled them three times then it shot off.

Here is the short clip of Jessie Roestenberg (aged 90) shot by John Hanson in 2015.

References:

• http://www.beamsinvestigations.org/1954%20Ranton,%20Staffordshire,%20UK%20Witness%20of%20Aliens%20in%20Flying%20Saucer.htm
• https://www.blueblurrylines.com/2018/10/jessie-roestenburgs-1954-ufo-encounter.html
• https://thesaucersthattimeforgot.blogspot.com/2020/04/jessie-roestenburgs-1954-ufo-encounter.html
• http://files.afu.se/Downloads/Magazines/United%20Kingdom/Flying%20Saucer%20News%20(BFSB)/Flying%20Saucer%20News%20-%20No%2007%20-%201954-55%20Winter.pdf

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13-05-2024 om 23:23 geschreven door peter  

This Man Remembers 95% Of His Alien Abduction: Reptilian Aliens Left Sobering Message for Humanity

There are many cases where individuals claim to have been abducted by aliens. Such stories lack perfect evidence of alien abduction but the injuries, body marks, lost memories, and details given by the witnesses sign a strange phenomenon that had happened to them. One such interesting incident occurred with Jim Sparks, who claimed to had been in a relationship with extraterrestrials, also known as “the Keepers,” for a long time.

Jim Sparks, the author of the book “The Keepers,” is considered to be the only alien contactee who remembers 95% of his encounters with aliens. It includes time travel, invisibility, multi-dimensionality, and manipulation of gravity and electromagnetic fields.

Originally, Sparks’ real name was Vincent Sparacino, he was born in an Italian family on November 15, 1954. He spent his childhood in Southern Florida and then moved to Texas in 1979. Later, he bought raw land in North Carolina and started living a happy life with his wife as a landowner but at the same time, he preserved land for trees.

Sparks’ first encounter with the otherworldly beings took place in 1988 at the age of 34. He said it was 3:30 a.m., and he was fully conscious of what was happening around him. He woke up by the low-pitched, whirling sound in his head. Soon, he realized that his body was paralyzed, and he could move neither his arms nor legs.

“I’m usually pulled the same way, which I call the ‘hard way’, and it’s completely physical. My whole body is taken. I wake up from my natural sleep, and then there’s the whirling sensation in the pit of my stomach and it feels like its’ coming up into my chest. when it gets up to my heart area, my heart starts beating fast, just racing in my head, and the whirling sound starts picking up rpm and is tremendously loud. It starts low and rises in pitch and screams in your head. The fear is like you’re going to die. Your heart is racing a million miles an hour and then you get this acceleration feeling, but I always feel like I’m being pulled down; I never feel like I’m being pulled up. It’s like I go down a rollercoaster, only a hundred times faster, and whoom-you black out and you’re there, where it is you’re going to be, usually on board a craft.”

Sparks was 100% sure that he was pulled from his bed through the ceiling as other abductees have also claimed. The aliens have the technology that can create a field capable to move humans and other things through solid matter. What’s more, it could make things invisible. Sparks remembered that after he regained his consciousness, he found himself in a craft.

His next encounter happened in May 1995, but this one was a life-changing experience. During this meeting, he encountered reptilian humanoids. He was again pulled up through the ceiling, again paralyzed, blacked out, and was taken to an abandoned amusement park. He felt no fear that time, he even enjoyed the ride.

“As my eyes opened, I saw that I was at least a thousand feet above the ground and slowly descending. Below me was an abandoned carnival park. I was floating over a large, old-fashioned wooden rollercoaster and I wasn’t scared! I was calm and relaxed, and the ride was so gentle I was actually enjoying it.”

When Sparks landed on the ground, he found out that he was surrounded by dozens of tall humanoid creatures. Two-meter-tall aliens were standing around him in a closed circle, and everyone was looking at the alien on Sparks’ left. His face was covered with a luminous hologram superimposed by a human face.

The reptoids communicated through telepathy with Sparks. And it seemed to him that they were all directing their thoughts to the alien on his left. That is, it turned out that they had one mind.

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He could see the moving lips of the alien with a human face, but he heard a voice in his head. The reptoids told him telepathically that their civilization had long been in contact with the government leaders and heads of power. As a result, it was possible to reach certain agreements that are kept secret from people, since humanity was not ready for the truth.

In particular, an agreement was reached with the governments to improve the environmental conditions on the planet with the help of alien devices and technologies provided to them, but they violated this agreement

“It was also agreed that, in the meantime, steps would be taken to correct the environmental condition of your planet with our advice and technology. We say advice, because we respect the fact that this is your planet, not ours. Your government also broke this agreement.”

According to the alien, the water of the Earth is contaminated, plants, trees, and forests are dying, also several breaks have formed in the human food chain. “You have an amount of nuclear and biological weapons which include nuclear and biological contamination.”

The planet is overpopulated to a critical level, and this can lead to the end of humanity. Then, the aliens suggested better ways to derive energy and provide food to people without destroying Earth. And some people in the governments are familiar with these technologies, but they are not taking any action because they take clean energy and abundant food as a security threat.

At the end of the conversation, the aliens said that in the near future, they would share more information with Sparks because of his work of saving trees.

Before they went away, Sparks requested them to show him their real appearance. The aliens warned him that it might scare him, but he insisted. Near the aliens, a greenish luminous spot appeared in the air, which gradually became brighter. It highlighted the enormous growth of the creatures, whose bodies were covered with powerful muscles. Their heads were like snakes. These were representatives of the reptoid civilization. The diamond-shaped eyes shone with red pupils.

“Their faces looked like a cross between a lizard and a snake — nothing at all like the little grey guys.”

After the communication with aliens, Sparks realized that the Reptoids were interested in saving humanity only to fulfill their needs because the disorientation in the human civilization could impose a serious threat to their own efforts.

He was well aware of the fact that if he told his story by himself, there might have been consequences and probably he would end up in some mental hospital, so he took the help of famous American investigative journalist Linda Moulton Howe to spread his story.

 { https://www.howandwhys.com/ }

13-05-2024 om 23:01 geschreven door peter  

The spectacular story of an alien that flagged down a US military convoy and asked for help to fix its flying saucer was unveiled this week in a new podcast

By Michael Moran - Audience Writer

Courtney explained the details of Sands’ extraordinary claim on the Disclosure Team podcast.

She said: “There was a convoy that had left Nellis [United States Air Force installation in southern Nevada] out on the range and they were told by their commander not to talk with anybody out in the desert.

“But there was a person walking on the road with US military fatigues on so they stopped. Jason was in the passenger seat of the vehicle and he rolled his window down to speak with the person, and ask if they needed help.

According to Courtney, Sands then suggested to the extraterrestrial visitor that they should ask for help at Area 51. But, she says, "The being had said ‘no' – that's the story that I heard.”

Sands is a controversial figure within UFO circles, and has already made several extravagant claims about his work with the USAF. While it seems certain that he was employed by the Air Force in some capacity, there’s no hard evidence that he worked as part of any UFO recovery team.

He said in a lengthy online Q&A: “They tried to recruit me into the retrieval program early on, but I refused because I thought it was kind of gross – picking up the bodies and things like that.”

He claims he was in the USAF for 22 years, and during that time, he was cleared to view top secret information. One of his jobs, he says, was connected with technology captured during various earthbound conflicts – learning to duplicate and counter weapons systems used by hostile groups and governments here on earth.

But, he says, there was a more “exotic” side to his work that involved an effort to understand technology captured from “non-human intelligences”. It was one of those NHIs, he says, that stopped him and asked for help on a lonely road in the Nevada desert.

{ https://www.dailystar.co.uk/ }

13-05-2024 om 22:33 geschreven door peter  

The Rendlesham Forest UFO Incident: Insights from Eyewitness Colonel Charles Halt

In the quiet expanse of Rendlesham Forest near Suffolk, England, a series of events unfolded in December 1980 that would become one of the most documented and intriguing UFO sightings in history. The key eyewitness, Colonel Charles Halt, the then Deputy Base Commander of the nearby RAF Bentwaters, provided a compelling account of the incident which continues to fascinate ufologists and skeptics alike.

The Unfolding of the Event

The incident began on a cold December night when two airmen from RAF Bentwaters, a base used by the American Air Force, witnessed unusual lights and a landed object in the forest. They reported seeing a triangular shaped craft with illuminated lights and hieroglyphic-like markings. However, it was the involvement of Colonel Halt that significantly raised the profile of the sighting.

Two nights later, intrigued by the airmen’s accounts, Colonel Halt led a team into the forest to investigate the claims. Equipped with radiation detectors and a personal tape recorder, Halt intended to debunk the UFO claims. Instead, what he recorded and experienced deepened the mystery.

Colonel Halt’s Account

During his investigation, Colonel Halt recorded variations in radiation levels and observed an object emitting a glowing light, moving through the trees. His tape captured live commentary of multiple light sightings over a period, describing them as behaving in ways no known aircraft could. Notably, Halt described a moment when a beam of light from one object appeared to fall just feet away from him and his team, an occurrence he interpreted as either communication or a warning.

Colonel Halt reported that the objects moved rapidly in sharp, angular movements and displayed exceptional maneuverability, avoiding trees and demonstrating the ability to move back and forth quickly in the sky.

Skepticism and Support

Despite the detailed accounts and physical evidence, including impressions in the ground where the object reportedly landed, skepticism remained high. The British Ministry of Defense initially dismissed the sightings as misinterpretations of natural phenomena, suggesting the lights seen were from a nearby lighthouse. However, Halt and other witnesses vehemently disagreed, citing their military training and knowledge of the local geography.

The Aftermath and Ongoing Mystery

The Rendlesham Forest incident left a lasting impact on all involved, especially Colonel Halt. He expressed frustration over the years at the lack of a thorough investigation by either the British or American governments and was convinced that there was a concerted effort to cover up the details of what really occurred. Halt’s narrative suggested a government reluctance to acknowledge the incident publicly, possibly fearing the implications of admitting to encounters that could not be explained by contemporary understanding of technology and aviation.

VIDEO:

• Rendlesham Forest UFO sighting: Eyewitness Colonel Charles Halt
• https://youtu.be/-JBwH6yHEDo

The Rendlesham Forest UFO sighting remains a significant event due to the credibility of the witnesses involved and the detailed accounts provided, particularly by Colonel Charles Halt. His recordings and memo to the UK Ministry of Defense provide critical primary sources that continue to intrigue both believers and skeptics. The incident is a cornerstone case for ufologists, cited in arguments regarding potential extraterrestrial visitation and remains a compelling mystery in the study of unidentified flying objects. As we move further into the 21st century, the dialogue around Rendlesham continues, reflecting society’s enduring curiosity and unease with the unknown.

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13-05-2024 om 18:30 geschreven door peter  

The intriguing flying saucer was reportedly captured in the community of Celle di Bulgheria 

(Image: mediadrumimages/Facebook)

A mysterious 'UFO' sighting in has locals baffled. Anna Ida Guida had captured the strange object while taking photos from her balcony later sharing them on social media and sparking widespread speculation

By Florence Freeman

The strange sighting of what appeared to be a 'UFO' in the sky above a quiet town sparked confusion among locals.

Anna Ida Guida, 27, had been taking photos from her balcony in Celle di Bulgheria, Italy when the weather suddenly shifted. The sunny day turned cloudy and Anna quickly grabbed her camera to capture the moment. However, later, upon reviewing her photos, she spotted something unusual—a dark, round object seemingly floating among the clouds.

Confused by the images, she shared them on social media, igniting a frenzy of speculation. "At the time of the shot I didn't see anything, much less hear anything," Anna explained. "I only saw the 'object' in the photo later which intrigued me to the point of asking my Facebook friends what it was."

A resident looked at the images and spotted a dark flying saucer in the sky ( 

While Anna did not definitively label the object as a UFO, she's ruled out conventional explanations, leaving the mystery still unresolved. She said: "I don't have the skills to be able to say it definitely is a UFO but... I can safely say it is not a drone or dust. Also, the hypothesis of a bird is the one that could come closest but I am not convinced by its size. I've captured birds by accident before, but I could always see them very clearly even when further away."

Facebook was buzzing with speculation when the set of intriguing images made their rounds online. The first snapshot captured a mysterious black circular object hovering in the sky, while the second, taken just moments later, showed nothing but an empty expanse. The sudden disappearance of the object left viewers scratching their heads, eager for answers.

{ https://www.mirror.co.uk/ }

12-05-2024 om 22:37 geschreven door peter  

Hundreds of alleged UFOs were spotted in the skies of southern Norway by a man trying to observe the Northern Lights phenomenon, but instead witnessed what he believes were 'dancing orbs'

By Ewan Gleadow - News Reporter

Possible UFO sightings were made in south Norway (file) 

(Image: Getty Images)

Regardless of what the lights represented, viewers were left stunned by one of "the coolest videos" they had ever seen. One user wrote the video was "super neat" and another said it was "beautiful".

Others questioned whether user CrayRazy had captured evidence of life from other planets. He wrote: "Saw this tonight in the south of Norway. At first I thought it was light beams from a festival but I live in a tiny city and that cloud is either over mountains, a lake or just a residential area.

"Really confused to what this could be. Any ideas?" Other users were left wondering if the lights in the sky were the recent sightings of aurora borealis, but one pointed out: "Aurora borealis is way higher up."

Another wrote: "UFOs are popping up for this storm. I saw one here". A third added: "I don't know, looks like a lot of shiny orbs. There seems to be a lot of UFO activity around this solar event!"

One said: "We are having a solar storm. The whole northern hemisphere is capable of seeing the aurora borealis." The original poster replied: "That's why I went outside but that doesn't look like the northern lights at all."

While a definitive answer was unavailable on what had caused the hundreds of tiny orbs to appear, some were adamant it was not UFOs and just a collection of northern lights sightings. But that's what they want you to think.

{ https://www.dailystar.co.uk/ }

12-05-2024 om 22:20 geschreven door peter  

Fifty shades of the grays: New book explores strange SEXUAL encounters with UFOs

• Dozens of people claim to have had ecstatic or disturbing UFO encounters
• But are the hypnotist 'researchers' who uncover such stories innocent? 
• READ MORE Man who claims he was abducted by aliens 

By ROB WAUGH FOR DAILYMAIL.COM

A new book explores the disturbing stories of sexual encounters with aliens and UFOs. 

Stories about these wild interactions have been around since the 1950s, and in The UFO Files, Nigel Watson explores digs into the psychology behind them.

In an interview with DailyMail.com, Mr Watson explores whether they stem from our subconscious or whether they form part of a longer tradition of supernatural encounters stretching back many centuries.

But the book points out that many of these encounters were 'remembered' with the help of hypnotists, who may have planted the memories there.

Reports of encounters with supernatural entities are also much older than people realize.

Mr Watson said: 'Whatever the genesis of such reports, we have to consider that people have reported sexual contact with all manner of supernatural beings throughout history.

'Either the aliens have been conducting their beastly experiments for millennia, or such stories meet deep-seated socio-psychological needs. 

'Until any solid medical evidence is obtained or any hybrid children turn-up, the latter hypothesis seems more likely.'

1. Antonio Villas Boas

One of the very first alien abduction stories, from Brazilian farmer Antonio Villas Boas, also involved a strong sexual element.

In October 1957, Boas was 'hauled aboard' a star-like UFO which landed in front of him, before being experimented on and covered in a mysterious gel.

One of the very first alien abduction stories, from Brazilian farmer Antonio Villas Boas, also involved a strong sexual element

Villas Boas, 23, was then seduced by a female 'alien' who was blonde-haired and blue-eyed and who he later claimed kept a sample of his sperm.

But he said, 'Some of the growls that came from her at certain times nearly spoiled everything, as they gave the disagreeable impression of lying with an animal.'

Researchers have since suggested that Villas Boas used details from previous Brazilian news stories and was a devotee of UFO author and alleged contactee Georges Adamski - but Villas Boas never recanted his story until his death in 1991.

2. Betty and Barney Hill

Antonio Villas Boas's story remained relatively low profile until the abduction and alleged sexual assault of Barney Hill made headlines around the world

Betty and Barney Hill's 1961 experience became the de facto 'first' alien-abduction story - with the couple encountering a strange light on a road in New Hampshire's White Mountains.

Betty and Barney Hill's 1961 experience became the de facto 'first' alien-abduction story

The couple couldn't remember some of the drive, and their watches had stopped working - but worse was in store for Barney.

He claimed that a cup-like device was placed over his genitals, before another cylindrical object was inserted into his anus - and in both cases 'samples' were taken.

Psychiatrist and hypnotist Benjamin Simon helped the couple to remember their experience - a Freudian, he suggested that it might indicate latent homosexuality.

3. Gabriella Versacci

In October 1973, Gabriella Versacci was driving around near the small village of Langford Budville near Somerset, England at 11pm.

Versace's car went dead, and she came out to investigate, before being pushed to the ground by a dark, metallic robot and fainting.

In October 1973, Gabriella Versacci was driving around near the small village of Langford Budville near Somerset, England

She woke up inside a circular room, naked and strapped to a table.

She claimed a male humanoid gazed at her 'without visible emotion', before pressing a pin like device against her and raping her.

She had a pregnancy test (it was negative) but her account was all her own, rather than being recounted under hypnosis.

4. Ed Duvall

Ed Duvall was hypnotised in 1986 by UFO researcher Budd Hopkins.

He reported on an abduction  he 'remembered' in the early Sixties, where a violent attempt to take a sperm sample using a 'suction device' left him humiliated.

Duvall's experience came out under hypnosis by Budd Hopkins

Duvall said, 'They take what they want when they want it, regardless of anything. They don't seem to care how we feel.'

But later, he was approached by a female alien who, Duvall recalled, was 'well endowed, she definitely had mammaries.'

After intercourse, the grey aliens took a sperm sample which they kept in a bottle.

5. Pamela Stonebrooke

Los Angeles-based jazz singer Pamela Stonebrooke billed herself as the 'Intergalactic Diva' long before her alleged alien encounters.

She said of the moniker, 'Oddly, now, it kind of works.'

Pamela Stonebrooke, the 'Intergalactic Diva'

She has since described multiple sexual encounters with aliens - and with creatures who were seemingly alien-human hybrids.

She said, 'My first sexual encounter... was so intense and enjoyable.

'I awoke from my sleep to find myself making love to what appeared to be a Greek god.

'But the sex was very intense. The next time I opened my eyes he had transformed into a reptilian entity with scaly, snake-like skin. It was then I realised I was making love to a shape-shifting alien.'

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12-05-2024 om 22:03 geschreven door peter  

There’s something poetic about humanity’s attempt to detect other civilizations somewhere in the Milky Way’s expanse. There’s also something futile about it. But we’re not going to stop. There’s little doubt about that.

One group of scientists thinks that we may already have detected technosignatures from a technological civilization’s Dyson Spheres, but the detection is hidden in our vast troves of astronomical data.

A Dyson Sphere is a hypothetical engineering project that only highly advanced civilizations could build. In this sense, ‘advance’ means the kind of almost unimaginable technological prowess that would allow a civilization to build a structure around an entire star. These Dyson Spheres would allow a civilization to harness all of a star’s energy.

A Civilization could only build something so massive and complex if they had reached Level II in the Kardashev Scale. Dyson Spheres could be a technosignature, and a team of researchers from Sweden, India, the UK, and the USA developed a way to search for Dyson Sphere technosignatures they’re calling Project Hephaistos. (Hephaistos was the Greek god of fire and metallurgy.)

They’re publishing their results in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Academy of Sciences. The research is titled “Project Hephaistos – II. Dyson sphere candidates from Gaia DR3, 2MASS, and WISE.” The lead author is Matías Suazo, a PhD student in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Uppsala University in Sweden. This is the second paper presenting Project Hephaistos. The first one is here.

“In this study, we present a comprehensive search for partial Dyson spheres by analyzing optical and
infrared observations from Gaia, 2MASS, and WISE,” the authors write. These are large-scale astronomical surveys designed for different purposes. Each one of them generated an enormous amount of data from individual stars. “This second paper examines the Gaia DR3, 2MASS, and WISE photometry of ~5 million sources to build a catalogue of potential Dyson spheres,” they explain.

Combing through all of that data is an arduous task. In this work, the team of researchers developed a special data pipeline to work its way through the combined data of all three surveys. They point out that they’re searching for partially-completed spheres, which would emit excess infrared radiation. “This structure would emit waste heat in the form of mid-infrared radiation that, in addition to the level of completion of the structure, would depend on its effective temperature,” Suazo and his colleagues write.

The problem is, they’re not the only objects to do so. Many natural objects do, too, like circumstellar dust rings and nebulae. Background galaxies can also emit excess infrared radiation and create false positives. It’s the pipeline’s job to filter them out. “A specialized pipeline has been developed to identify potential Dyson sphere candidates focusing on detecting sources that display anomalous infrared excesses that cannot be attributed to any known natural source of such radiation,” the researchers explain.

This flowchart shows what the pipeline looks like.

The pipeline is just the first step. The team subjects the list of candidates to further scrutiny based on factors like H-alpha emissions, optical variability, and astrometry.

368 sources survived the last cut. Of those, 328 were rejected as blends, 29 were rejected as irregulars, and 4 were rejected as nebulars. That left only 7 potential Dyson Spheres out of about 5 million initial objects, and the researchers are confident that those 7 are legitimate. “All sources are clear mid-infrared emitters with no clear contaminators or signatures that indicate an obvious mid-infrared origin,” they explain.

These are the seven strongest candidates, but the researchers know they’re still just candidates. There could be other reasons why the seven are emitting excess infrared. “The presence of warm debris disks surrounding our candidates remains a plausible explanation for the infrared excess of our sources,” they explain.

But their candidates seem to be M-type (red dwarf) stars, and debris disks around M-dwarfs are very rare. However, it gets complicated because some research suggests that debris disks around M-dwarfs form differently and present differently. One type of debris disk called Extreme Debris Disks (EDD) can explain some of the luminosity the team sees around their candidates. “But these sources have never been observed in connection with M dwarfs,” Suazo and his co-authors write.

That leaves the team with three questions: “Are our candidates strange young stars whose flux does not vary with time? Are these stars’ M-dwarf debris disks with an extreme fractional luminosity? Or something completely different?”

“After analyzing the optical/NIR/MIR photometry of ~5 x 10⁶ sources, we found 7 apparent M dwarfs exhibiting an infrared excess of unclear nature that is compatible with our Dyson sphere models,” the researchers write in their conclusion. There are natural explanations for the excess infrared coming from these 7, “But none of them clearly explains such a phenomenon in the candidates, especially given that all are M dwarfs.”

The researchers say that follow-up optical spectroscopy would help understand these 7 sources better. A better understanding of the H-alpha emissions is especially valuable since they can also come from young disks. “In particular, analyzing the spectral region around H-alpha can help us ultimately discard or verify the presence of young disks,” the researchers write.

“Additional analyses are definitely necessary to unveil the true nature of these sources,” they conclude.

{ https://www.universetoday.com/ }

12-05-2024 om 18:37 geschreven door peter  

UFO Technology: A Renewed Push to Unveil Government Secrets

In recent developments, a significant push to disclose top-secret government files on UFO sightings has emerged, spearheaded by Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer. This initiative not only aims to unveil hidden data but also to delve deeper into the enigmatic realm of non-human technologies potentially held by private entities such as Lockheed. The drive for transparency is rooted in a broader history of political efforts to understand and harness technologies beyond our current scientific grasp.

Former State Department analyst Marik Von Rennenkampf has brought this issue into the spotlight, outlining the intricate dance of politics and secrecy that has long shrouded UFO-related programs. According to Von Rennenkampf, the initiative echoes past attempts by political figures such as Nevada Senator Harry Reid, who, alongside others, previously sought to establish a highly secretive program. Their goal was ambitious: to reverse-engineer non-human technology that was believed to be in the possession of private contractors, thereby leapfrogging technological limitations that have stalled advancements in public sectors.

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This narrative is not new; it has evolved over decades. In the 2010s, Senator Reid, with support from other influential senators, including Joe Lieberman, attempted to centralize control of these materials to study and possibly replicate their technological essence. Despite their efforts, formal acknowledgment or success of such programs remains undocumented, with government departments historically shutting down these initiatives before any significant breakthrough could occur.

Today, the conversation has been reignited by Schumer, who has publicly expressed concerns about government transparency and accountability in handling UFO-related information. Allegations have surfaced that certain government sectors have withheld crucial information from Congress, fueling a mistrust that complicates the political landscape around UFOs. Schumer’s initiative is part of a broader legislative effort, proposing that recovered non-human crafts are of significant interest and should be subject to governmental review and public oversight.

This new legislative push aims not only to uncover any concealed UFO recovery programs but also to legislate the handling of such sensitive materials. If the proposed legislation passes, it could pave the way for new standards in how such potentially revolutionary technologies are managed, potentially altering the technological and political landscape dramatically.

As the debate unfolds, the public and policymakers alike are watching closely. The implications of such disclosures are profound, not just for national security but for our understanding of what technological marvels might lie beyond our current capabilities. The ongoing efforts to demystify the government’s UFO-related secrets continue to provoke both curiosity and controversy, suggesting that what may be unearthed could challenge the very boundaries of modern science and technology.

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12-05-2024 om 18:15 geschreven door peter  

Near-Collapse of Geomagnetic Field May Have Contributed to Diversification of Life on Earth

An ultra-weak geomagnetic field between 591 and 565 million years ago (Ediacaran period) coincided with a significant increase in the oxygen levels in the atmosphere and oceans, says a research team led by University of Rochester geoscientists.

Earth’s magnetic field was in a highly unusual state when macroscopic animals of the Ediacara Fauna diversified and thrived.

Image credit: NASA.

Between 600 and 540 million years ago, life on Earth consisted of soft-bodied organisms known as the Ediacaran Fauna, the earliest known complex multicellular animals.

The fossil record shows that these organisms significantly diversified in complexity and type between 575 and 565 million years ago

Previous research has suggested that this diversification is linked to a significant increase in atmospheric and oceanic oxygen levels that occurred over the same period.

However, it is not yet clear why this increase in oxygen occurred.

In the new study, University of Rochester’s Professor John Tarduno and colleagues analyzed the magnetic properties of 21 plagioclase crystals, a common mineral in Earth’s crust, which were extracted from a 591-million-year-old rock formation in Brazil.

Plagioclase crystals contain tiny magnetic minerals which preserve the intensity of the Earth’s magnetic field at the time they are formed.

An analysis of the crystals showed that, at their point of formation, the Earth’s magnetic field was the weakest ever recorded — some 30 times weaker than both the current magnetic field intensity, and that measured from similar crystals formed approximately two billion years ago.

The scientists combined their results with previous measurements to establish that the Earth’s magnetic field was at this weak level for at least 26 million years, from 591 to 565 million years ago.

This overlaps with the rise in oxygen, which occurred between 575 and 565 million years ago.

“The weakened magnetic field may have allowed more hydrogen to escape to space, resulting in a greater percentage of oxygen in Earth’s atmosphere and oceans, which may in turn have supported the diversification in the types and complexity of organisms,” the authors concluded.

• The findings were published in the journal Communications Earth & Environment.
• W. Huang et al. 2024. Near-collapse of the geomagnetic field may have contributed to atmospheric oxygenation and animal radiation in the Ediacaran period. Commun Earth Environ 5, 207; doi: 10.1038/s43247-024-01360-4

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12-05-2024 om 00:49 geschreven door peter  

Krachtige zonne-explosies hebben een sterke impact op de aarde: wat zou er kunnen gebeuren?

 Door Janine

De krachtige uitbarstingen die op onze moederster exploderen, hebben een sterke impact op de aarde en lijken niet te stoppen. Dit is wat er gebeurt.

Wat zijn zonnevlammen?

SPACE WEATHER PREDICTION CENTER

Een zonnevlam, zo meldt NASA, is "een intense uitbarsting van straling door het vrijkomen van magnetische energie die gepaard gaat met zonnevlekken". Dit zijn, legt de Amerikaanse ruimtevaartorganisatie uit, de grootste explosieve gebeurtenissen in ons zonnestelsel. Ze manifesteren zich als heldere gebieden op de zon die enkele minuten tot enkele uren zichtbaar zijn.

Wat ons in staat stelt om ze te detecteren is het licht, dus de fotonen, die vrijkomen en die worden gecontroleerd door optisch licht en röntgenstraling. In zonnevlammen worden de zwaarste deeltjes versneld. De afgelopen dagen zijn zonnevlammen in volle actie: X1.6 vond plaats op 3 mei, gevolgd door andere krachtige fenomenen volgens het Space Weather Prediction Center van NOAA. Elk van deze fenomenen heeft een grote impact gehad op onze planeet.

De gevolgen van krachtige zonnevlammen op aarde

Een X1.3 en een X1.2 zonnevlam barstten op 5 mei los uit de actieve groep zonnevlekken AR 3663. In beide gevallen traden radio blackouts op op onze planeet, in Japan, Australië en grote delen van China, en de effecten zouden langer kunnen duren als coronale massa uitstoot, enorme wolken van zonneplasma doordrenkt met magnetische veldlijnen, geladen deeltjes naar de aarde zouden leiden.

Hierover zijn echter geen zekere gegevens bekend. Er zijn momenteel negen clusters zonnevlekken aanwezig aan de kant van de zon die naar onze planeet is gericht, die ongeveer 150 zonnevlekken omvatten. AR 3663 is op dit moment in ieder geval het meest actief en heeft sinds 30 april meerdere M-klasse en vier X-klasse vlammen uitgezonden, waarmee hij op de tweede plaats staat van de sterkste vlammen die onze ster kan produceren.

Maar wat zijn de voorspellingen van de wetenschappers en wat kunnen we verwachten? Volgens de voorspellers zullen er meer M-klasse vlammen zijn en mogelijk nog een of meer X-klasse vlammen voordat ze buiten de baan van de aarde draaien.

Keith Strong, een zonnefysicus, schreef in een bericht op X, voorheen Twitter: “Het gebied van zonnevlekken AR3663 produceerde een X4.5 vlam, de op twee na grootste sinds het begin van zonnecyclus 25 (4,3 jaar geleden)." Hij voegde eraan toe dat de vlam een sterke black-out veroorzaakte in een groot deel van Azië, Oost-Afrika en Oost-Europa. "Als het een coronale massa uitstoot produceerde, zal deze waarschijnlijk binnen een dag of twee de aarde raken."

Geomagnetische storm op komst? Er is iets positiefs aan

SDO | Solar Dynamics Observatory NASA

Zonnevlammen gaan soms gepaard met uitbarstingen die de aarde met een paar dagen vertraging kunnen bereiken, omdat plasma zich minder snel verplaatst dan licht. Op het moment dat de coronale massa uitstoot ons bereikt, ontstaat er echter een geomagnetische storm met aanzienlijke gevolgen voor de communicatie. Op het moment dat het de magnetosfeer van de planeet raakt, ontstaan er elektrische stromen die door elektriciteitsnetwerken kunnen reizen, stroomuitval kunnen veroorzaken en satellieten, radio- en navigatiesignalen kunnen beïnvloeden.

Maar er is ook een positief aspect: de wisselwerking tussen zonnedeeltjes, de magnetosfeer en de atmosfeer van de aarde leidt tot een opvallend poollicht boven de polen van de aarde, dat alleen 's nachts zichtbaar is, wanneer er geen zonlicht is. In elk geval zullen de volgende uitbarstingen kleine gevolgen hebben, omdat AR 3663 van de baan van de aarde af draait, maar de zon zit midden in haar activiteitscyclus, haar piek vindt om de elf jaar plaats en kan ons nog meer “verrassingen” bezorgen.

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12-05-2024 om 00:31 geschreven door peter  

The sun appears to be angry; a massive coronal mass ejection unveils a striking image resembling a grimacing demonic face. Striking are the letters DV (DeVil?) standing out on the forehead of the figure. 

Obviously, the strange phenomenon captured by NASA's solar satellite SOLO EUI HRI 174 on 2024/05/11 is an ordinary natural occurrence triggered by the eruption of solar material but a fact is that a huge CME hit Earth's magnetic field on May 10th, leading up to the biggest geomagnetic storm in almost 20 year. 

And it is not yet over as forecasts predict additional coronal mass ejections to follow closely behind, prolonging the storm well into the weekend. Anticipation mounts for widespread auroras, promising captivating displays over regions like Europa and the United States. 

The storm has now reached level G5 which is the strongest level of geomagnetic storm, on a scale from G1 to G5. The solar storm could lead to disruption of satellite communication systems, low-frequency radio navigation systems such as GPS or even widespread power grid failures. 

This unique solar phenomenon emphasizes once more the importance of constant monitoring and readiness in response to solar disruptions in order to prevent another Carrington event which was the most intense geomagnetic storm in recorded history, peaking from 1–2 September 1859.

  

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12-05-2024 om 00:18 geschreven door peter  

The Truth About UFOs: Insights from a Former Top Secret Government Investigator

The mysteries surrounding Unidentified Flying Objects have long intrigued both the public and experts alike. Among the most compelling investigations into these enigmatic phenomena was Project Blue Book, a top-secret government program tasked with exploring thousands of UFO encounters from 1952 until its closure in 1970. A renewed interest in one of its most mysterious cases has surfaced, shedding light on an incident that has puzzled enthusiasts for decades—the 1965 Kecksburg UFO sighting.

In a recent exploration into this historic event, UFO investigator Ben Hansen delved into the archives and testimonies preserved by Jenny Zideman, the last remaining member of Project Blue Book. Jenny, who meticulously kept files on numerous UFO sightings, provided crucial insights into the Kecksburg incident, which occurred on December 9, 1965.

The small town of Kecksburg, Pennsylvania became the epicenter of intrigue when locals reported seeing a fireball tearing across the sky, eventually crashing into a nearby wooded area. Witnesses described the object as large, metallic, and acorn-shaped, surrounded by a haze of colorful lights—an anomaly that was later casually dismissed by the military as a mere meteor. However, those who saw it firsthand firmly believed it was something far more significant; a craft from another world.

Decades later, the event continues to evoke curiosity and speculation. Recent UFO sightings in the area, eerily reminiscent of the 1965 event, prompted Hansen to reexamine the original files with the help of Zideman. During their investigation, they also collaborated with UFO historian Mark O’Connell, and together they scrutinized a specific file that concluded the incident was caused by a meteor—a conclusion now widely criticized for its inadequacy in explaining the witnessed phenomena, such as the object’s apparent ability to change course in mid-flight.

The Truth About UFOs Revealed By Member Of Top Secret Government Program | UFO Witness

• https://youtu.be/CXiyYiJCfvg

Moreover, Hansen interviewed eyewitnesses like Ron Strubel and Bill Weaver, who not only confirmed the sighting but also described subsequent military activities that seemed to contradict the official explanations. Strubel, who was interviewed by Project Blue Book at the time, led Hansen to the crash site, offering a firsthand recount of the military’s rapid response and the mysterious proceedings that followed. Weaver’s account added to the intrigue, detailing a large military presence and the appearance of personnel in ‘moon suits,’ suggesting a recovery operation of something other than a mere meteorite.

These accounts fuel the debate about whether the government has been concealing the truth about UFOs. According to Zideman, such secrecy could indicate a vulnerability— an acknowledgment of our limited defense against more technologically advanced entities. This sentiment was mirrored in the eyewitness descriptions and the historian’s skepticism toward the meteor theory.

As interest in the Kecksburg incident rekindles, it begs a broader question: how much do we truly know about the objects that traverse our skies? Are they simply natural phenomena, or evidence of extraterrestrial visitations? While the government’s stance on UFOs has historically been one of skepticism and dismissal, cases like Kecksburg continue to challenge the official narrative, inviting us to consider the possibilities that lie beyond our current understanding.

The ongoing quest for truth in the realm of UFOs not only captivates the imagination but also underscores the need for transparency and rigor in investigating the unknown. As we stand on the brink of new discoveries, it is crucial that both the public and experts maintain an open dialogue, relentlessly seeking the truth hidden within the shadows of secrecy.

{ https://www.latest-ufo-sightings.net/ }

11-05-2024 om 23:42 geschreven door peter  

The Truth About UFOs: Insights from a Former Top Secret Government Investigator

The mysteries surrounding Unidentified Flying Objects have long intrigued both the public and experts alike. Among the most compelling investigations into these enigmatic phenomena was Project Blue Book, a top-secret government program tasked with exploring thousands of UFO encounters from 1952 until its closure in 1970. A renewed interest in one of its most mysterious cases has surfaced, shedding light on an incident that has puzzled enthusiasts for decades—the 1965 Kecksburg UFO sighting.

In a recent exploration into this historic event, UFO investigator Ben Hansen delved into the archives and testimonies preserved by Jenny Zideman, the last remaining member of Project Blue Book. Jenny, who meticulously kept files on numerous UFO sightings, provided crucial insights into the Kecksburg incident, which occurred on December 9, 1965.

The small town of Kecksburg, Pennsylvania became the epicenter of intrigue when locals reported seeing a fireball tearing across the sky, eventually crashing into a nearby wooded area. Witnesses described the object as large, metallic, and acorn-shaped, surrounded by a haze of colorful lights—an anomaly that was later casually dismissed by the military as a mere meteor. However, those who saw it firsthand firmly believed it was something far more significant; a craft from another world.

Decades later, the event continues to evoke curiosity and speculation. Recent UFO sightings in the area, eerily reminiscent of the 1965 event, prompted Hansen to reexamine the original files with the help of Zideman. During their investigation, they also collaborated with UFO historian Mark O’Connell, and together they scrutinized a specific file that concluded the incident was caused by a meteor—a conclusion now widely criticized for its inadequacy in explaining the witnessed phenomena, such as the object’s apparent ability to change course in mid-flight.

The Truth About UFOs Revealed By Member Of Top Secret Government Program | UFO Witness

• https://youtu.be/CXiyYiJCfvg

Moreover, Hansen interviewed eyewitnesses like Ron Strubel and Bill Weaver, who not only confirmed the sighting but also described subsequent military activities that seemed to contradict the official explanations. Strubel, who was interviewed by Project Blue Book at the time, led Hansen to the crash site, offering a firsthand recount of the military’s rapid response and the mysterious proceedings that followed. Weaver’s account added to the intrigue, detailing a large military presence and the appearance of personnel in ‘moon suits,’ suggesting a recovery operation of something other than a mere meteorite.

These accounts fuel the debate about whether the government has been concealing the truth about UFOs. According to Zideman, such secrecy could indicate a vulnerability— an acknowledgment of our limited defense against more technologically advanced entities. This sentiment was mirrored in the eyewitness descriptions and the historian’s skepticism toward the meteor theory.

As interest in the Kecksburg incident rekindles, it begs a broader question: how much do we truly know about the objects that traverse our skies? Are they simply natural phenomena, or evidence of extraterrestrial visitations? While the government’s stance on UFOs has historically been one of skepticism and dismissal, cases like Kecksburg continue to challenge the official narrative, inviting us to consider the possibilities that lie beyond our current understanding.

The ongoing quest for truth in the realm of UFOs not only captivates the imagination but also underscores the need for transparency and rigor in investigating the unknown. As we stand on the brink of new discoveries, it is crucial that both the public and experts maintain an open dialogue, relentlessly seeking the truth hidden within the shadows of secrecy.

{ https://www.latest-ufo-sightings.net/ }

11-05-2024 om 23:41 geschreven door peter  

Bizarre UFO Encounter Of US Farmer: Three Aliens Gave Him Pancakes

Joseph Simonton, a poultry farmer was sixty years old at the time of his encounter with a flying saucer. He reportedly received some pancakes as a gift from the ETs who were inside that craft. The farmer lived near Eagle River, Wisconsin, United States.

On April 18, 1961, Simonton was having breakfast in the late morning in his home when he heard a confusing noise near his farm. He looked out his window and stunned after seeing a silver disc hovering over his backyard. The UFO was four meters high and 10 meters in diameter.

Simonton was rather curious to check on the object than shocked. When he stepped outside, a hatch on the disc opened and three dark-skinned humanoid figures appeared. According to the farmer, they were mute and looked like the Italian. The aliens were about five feet tall, dressed up in tight clothes from head to toes.

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The man said that one of the aliens had some vessel (like a bucket) and signaled him to fill it with water. He took the bucket, filled it with the water from the nearby pump, and returned it to the alien. Simonton noticed that inside the ship, it was totally dark and one of the ship’s crew was busy with the dashboard while others seemed to be prepared for cooking on a flameless grill. The creatures looked nice and offered him four pancakes that had tiny holes. After that, they closed the hatch, started the ship, slowly rose it some distance from the ground, and flew away tow ard the south. Simonton, holding four pancakes, watched this amazing scene with his eyes wide open.

Interestingly, at the same time, this incident caught one more witness. Savino Borgo, an insurance agent who was driving near Simonton’s farm,so saw a al flying saucer.

Simonton tasted one of the pancakes but was not impressed by the friendly aliens’ cooking. According to him, it tasted like cardboard. Normally, such stories are called fake due to their bizarre nature but this one got the attention of the US authorities. After the neighbors spotted a UFO over Simonton’s farm, they called the US Air Force. They arrived with the members of Project Blue Book.

One of the aliens’ pancakes was given to a local judge by Simonton who vouched for his honesty and reliability. The second pancake was received by Dr. J. Allen Hynek, and the third one was handed over to the Food and Drug Administration by the Air Force. After some analysis, it was found out that the pancakes were made from completely earthy products.

Within a few days, this strange story turned from an interesting UFO encounter into a nationwide joke. The newspapers spoke of the incident in a derisive tone, but the people who had known Simonton for a long time believed him. When Dr. Hynek met Simonton for the first time, he was quite impressed by his behavior. He wrote in one of his Project Blue Book reports that Simonton knew that they would not believe him but he did not care. He simply assured that whatever he witnessed had happened in reality.

Simonton lived In the Eagle River which is surrounded by forests and lakes and is close to the Michigan border. In the following month of the incident, the area suffered a power failure and all the telephone lines were also affected. Besides, a fighter jet (B-47 bomber) crashed 60 miles from Eagle River on February 24 of the same year, and on May 2, another plane crashed near that area. The pilot in the second crash said: “I felt this weightlessness and I was hanging by my straps” just before the crash. The place had many strange UFO sightings from 1959 to 1963 but never got public attention.

The Eagle River UFO incident has been unsolved. The Air Force said that Simonton mistook a dream and considered it a reality.

{ https://www.howandwhys.com/ }

11-05-2024 om 01:04 geschreven door peter  

The Canadian government is no stranger to the subject of UFOs, objects that today the United States government prefers to call unidentified anomalous/aerial phenomena, or UAP.

Between 1950 and 1995, the Canadian military investigated UFOs, beginning with Project Magnet on December 2, 1950, under the direction of senior radio engineer Wilbert Brockhouse Smith and developed by Transport Canada to collect data and research on unidentified flying objects. The goal was to apply any recently recovered data to modern-day technologies or engineering. At the end of the first study, Smith concluded that UFOs were ET in origin and used the manipulation of magnetism to fly the object or craft.

Shortly thereafter, on April 22, 1952, Project Second Story (also known as Project Flying Saucers and Project Theta) was established by the Defence Research Board, Canada’s military science agency.

The distinction between the two Canadian projects lies in their origins and scope. While Project Magnet was initiated and overseen by one individual, Project Second Story was a collaborative effort involving government agencies and Canadian military intelligence and was specifically tasked with handling UFO reports. Additionally, Project Second Story was funded by the Defence Research Board in Canada. In total, the committee held 6 meetings and ended in 1954. The program’s demise resulted from the government’s determination that, ultimately, the UFO phenomenon was not conducive to scientific investigation.

From a Canadian perspective, developments regarding the UAP topic have been relatively quiet for the past 70 years. That is, until Former Minister of Defense Paul Hellyer stepped forward in 2005, publicly expressing his belief that extraterrestrials are visiting Earth. Media, government officials, and Canadian civilians had mixed reactions to his statement which became a global conversation overnight. Hellyer was the first formal government official from a G7 country to step forward and speak on ETs and UFOs.

Hellyer passed away on August 8, 2021, at the age of 98. He didn’t live long enough to see how, in 2023, Canadian MP Larry Maguire would similarly come forward, writing a letter claiming that the Canadian government possesses material related to UAP.

Shortly prior to Maguire’s statement, the Canadian government established Sky Project Canada, in which the Office of the Chief Science Advisor (OCSA) was tasked with developing Canadian protocols for documenting and addressing UAP observations.

Since the release of Maguire’s initial statement on UAP, Maguire has only addressed the subject on a few occasions, which included an appearance at the Sol Foundation inaugural symposium in Palo Alto, California, in November 2023.

In a conversation with The Debrief, MP Larry Maguire recently explored his thoughts on the UAP subject, the Canadian government’s position, and his proposals for advancing the subject in Canada (the following Q&A has undergone minor editing for additional clarity).

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11-05-2024 om 00:32 geschreven door peter