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| '''UFO''' is an ] for '''Unidentified Flying Object'''. |
'''UFO''' is an ] for '''Unidentified Flying Object'''. In a literal sense it would include any object in the air of which the nature is not known, but usually refers to particularly mysterious sightings, some of which are believed by many people to be the spaceships of extraterrestrial ]. | ||
| Most UFO sightings have simple explanations as either honest failure to identify natural or man-made phenonoma, delusions or hoaxes. Some people believe that all sightings may be explained this way, while others think that at least a small percentage have a ] explanation. The most popular paranormal explanation is that UFOs are vehicles piloted or otherwise controlled by aliens. | |||
| The field of UFOs should not be confused or intermingled with "the ]". The UFO phenomenon need not have a paranormal explanation, though those who believe in UFOs may also have a fascination with the paranormal. | |||
| Misidentified phenomona include aeroplanes, meteors, birds, stars, planets, the Moon and freak atmospheric phenomona. | |||
| UFOs have been subject to many studies over the years, with a wide range of scope and scientific rigor. One well-known study was ], conducted by the ]. Project Bluebook found 585 incidents where no explanation for the reported sighting could be found, out of approximately 12,000 investigated reports. | UFOs have been subject to many studies over the years, with a wide range of scope and scientific rigor. One well-known study was ], conducted by the ]. Project Bluebook found 585 incidents where no explanation for the reported sighting could be found, out of approximately 12,000 investigated reports. | ||
| ⚫ | The arguments over this subject often take on a ferocity normally seen in religious conflicts. A number of groups exist that actively ] the alien spacecraft hypothesis of UFOs. One of the best known is the ] with ]. | ||
| The idea that UFOs are in fact alien spacecraft is largely discounted by most scientists, since (it is claimed by them) that many such sightings have been explained in terms of known natural phenomena or human activity, and there is a lack of evidence corroborating eyewitness accounts which purport otherwise. | |||
| The arguments over this subject often take on a ferocity normally seen in religious conflicts. | |||
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| A wide variety of claims are made in relation to UFOs. Some people have claimed to have been kidnapped by aliens, so-called AlienAbduction. Many believe that an extra terrestrial UFO crashed in July 1947 near ], New Mexico, USA and was secretly recovered with its pilots by the US Government and military. | |||
| ⚫ | The study of UFOs and |
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| ⚫ | The study of UFOs and related claims has led to discoveries about atmospheric phenomena and psychology. | ||
| There are groups of retired government scientists who claim to have worked on captured extraterrestrial materials and technologies. These scientists are pressing for the release of the acquired technologies for the public benefit. | |||
| ==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
Revision as of 04:13, 10 October 2002
UFO is an acronym for Unidentified Flying Object. In a literal sense it would include any object in the air of which the nature is not known, but usually refers to particularly mysterious sightings, some of which are believed by many people to be the spaceships of extraterrestrial aliens.
Most UFO sightings have simple explanations as either honest failure to identify natural or man-made phenonoma, delusions or hoaxes. Some people believe that all sightings may be explained this way, while others think that at least a small percentage have a paranormal explanation. The most popular paranormal explanation is that UFOs are vehicles piloted or otherwise controlled by aliens.
Misidentified phenomona include aeroplanes, meteors, birds, stars, planets, the Moon and freak atmospheric phenomona.
UFOs have been subject to many studies over the years, with a wide range of scope and scientific rigor. One well-known study was Project Bluebook, conducted by the United States Air Force. Project Bluebook found 585 incidents where no explanation for the reported sighting could be found, out of approximately 12,000 investigated reports.
The arguments over this subject often take on a ferocity normally seen in religious conflicts. A number of groups exist that actively debunk the alien spacecraft hypothesis of UFOs. One of the best known is the Committee for the Scientific Investigation of Claims of the Paranormal with Philip Klass.
A wide variety of claims are made in relation to UFOs. Some people have claimed to have been kidnapped by aliens, so-called AlienAbduction. Many believe that an extra terrestrial UFO crashed in July 1947 near Roswell, New Mexico, USA and was secretly recovered with its pilots by the US Government and military.
The study of UFOs and related claims has led to discoveries about atmospheric phenomena and psychology.
External Links
- The Disclosure Project
- CSICOP homepage
- A serious research page for scientists and astronomers, authored by a professional Astronomer.
See also: Flying saucer, Obtuse nature