08.08N 105.5E, June 1962June 1962

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On June 1, 1962, at 1:17 a.m., a military observer at Matthews in position 23.8N 105.3E sighted an extremely bright star-like object on the horizon with intensity much greater than any planet or first magnitude star. From 1:17 a.m. to 1:13 a.m., the object alternately disappeared and reappeared while gaining altitude rapidly. It appeared pear-shaped, measuring about 2 to 3 times the size of any planet. At 1:19 a.m., the object's luminescence dimmed momentarily but retained original intensity and altitude of 43 degrees. At 1:22 a.m., luminescence gradually decreased to half original brightness. A white cloudy glow appeared around the center and increased in size. Greatest altitude noted was 160 degrees. The object remained faintly visible after all stars disappeared following twilight. The report concluded the object had no effect on radar or radio reception.

Reported location

08.08N 105.5E, June 1962

Date of incident

June 1962

State / country

? / XX

Page count

2 scanned pages

USAF evaluation

unknown

Microfilm

T1206, Roll 45

Original case file scans

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PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD

1. DATE
13 JUN 62

3. DATE-TIME GROUP
Local
GMT 12/1700Z

5. PHOTOS
Yes
No

7. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION
OVER 5 HOURS

10. BRIEF SUMMARY OF SIGHTING

Obj initially sighted at 105dgr true on horizon. Disappearance following sighting at 160 degr elev below 160dgr azimuth. Described as brighter than Venus or any lst mag star. Alternating appearing & disappearing. Pear shaped. White cloudy glow appeared to grow around object as in brightness diminished. No effect on radar or radio.

2. LOCATION
03.03N 105.3E

4. TYPE OF OBSERVATION
Ground-Visual
Air-Visual
Ground-Radar
Air-Intercept Radar

6. SOURCE
Military

8. NUMBER OF OBJECTS
One

9. COURSE
ONO

11. COMMENTS
Formalhaut described in rpt for most of the period. Obj motion consistent w/th movement of an astro body. It is difficult to understand how this lst mag star was misidentified by the naval unit point it is a UFO. However, since the positional info coincides w/that of the star, case is evaluated as the star Formalhaut. Distortion due to atmospheric conditions.

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