Unidentified phenomena in space, in the Earth's atmosphere, and in
waters are too important to leave their exploration to the military and
scientific laypersons. Their proper scientific study is important for a
variety of reasons; in particular, scientists and the public at large
need to know the basic facts, to be informed about the way evidence is
recorded, and to understand the difference been reliable evidence and
fiction, as well as between plausible explanations and fantasy.
With
this objective, the book surveys the history of UFO observations, the
variety of recorded phenomena, and recounts the efforts of investigative
commissions and their published findings.
Although wild rumors
are demystified in the process, this is not an exercise in
rumor-bashing. An open and at the same time critical mindset is the key.
Many narratives and hypothesis appear implausible relative to our
present state of knowledge; but this alone should not lead to their
outright exclusion. Thus the author also pays attention to UFO sightings
that have so far eluded explanation in terms of known physics or
meteorology. Here the reader will encounter some of the more speculative
but scientifically tenable proposals, for example, relating to sudden
zigzag motion without apparent inertia or recognizable propulsion, yet
always with a clear guide to their plausibility. Last but not least, the
book outlines plans and suggestions for future research capable of
revealing the existence and intentions of extraterrestrial
intelligences, outer-space engineers, or technologies so far known only
from science fiction.
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