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PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD
1. DATE 2 LOCATION 12. CONCLUSIONS
Was Balloon
29 May 58 Teenton, N.J. 000 Probably Balloon
3. DATE-TIME GROUP 4. TYPE OF OBSERVATION Possibly Balloon
Local-2330 to 2400 Ground-Visual Ground-Radar 0 Was Aircraft
00 Probably Aircraft
GMT 30/0130Z GMT 30/0430Z AirVisual Air-Intercept Radar Possibly Aircraft Possibly Aircraft
5. PHOTOS 5. PHOTOS Telescope 6. 6. SOURCE 0 Was Astronomical
aYes attached to attached to 000 000 Probably Astronomical
No camera Civilian Possibly Astronomical PossiblyAstronomical
7. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 7. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 8. 8. NUMBER OF OBJECTS COURSE COURSE Other Photo Flaw
0 0 Insufficient Data for Evaluation
NA 0 o Unknown
one N/A
0. BRIEF SUMMARY OF SIGHTING 10. BRIEF SUMMARY OF SIGHTING 11. COMMENTS
Photo taken of the moon which showed Photo taken of the moon which shoved In view of review & analysis
small, white unidentified speck. by Photo unit, conclusion drawn
that "speck" caused by crystal- that "speck" c caused by crystal-
lization of t lization grains of photo- grains of photo-
graphic émulsion.
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AFCIN-4X2c de by this Center.
2. This Center does not concur with source's statemont that the
AFCIN-4X3 white apeck photo raphed over the face of the moon is not the result
or faulty equijment coor developing raterials. Examiiations, in-
volving both icroucopic studies aud photographie enlargements, indi-
AFCIN-4X4 cate that t Tecnnically. it is the conclusion of
this Cente e spot was caused by grain crystallization of the
rhotographi mulsion on the film. These erains clwap together and fuse
AFCIN-4X5 during the developuent process. This is a comion oucurence that in
ceheral appears in about one out of fifty photographs developed.
3. A review by a scientist and a professional astronomer who spent
AFCIN-4A melny years with the Hiarvard Observatory confirms tais. This acientist
has examined i over 25.cco photographie plates and has noted many such
defects.
4. Our investigators disclose that from official observatories 4. Our investigators disclose that from official observatories
AFCiN-4B and related agencies waich were observing the moon at that specific
time (2330 - 2400)as allegei by tib:e (2330 - 24.00) a8 allevei bx source were received of
ary object transveraing th or the moon.
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was his first atteapt at astro-photo raphy, tha is unemployed, and
AFCIN-4D that he saw fit to submit this photocraph to LI agezine (apporently
fcr sale), is considered significant and undoubteily provides a clue
ad to the real motive behind the matter.
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. 6. Par: 19c, Ak 200-2, date. 8 rebruary 1958, specifically
directs that all original uru photorophs ani relatedi material be re-
tyrne to the Onlcr. ttacned here is the oriinal jrai negative and
tio enlargemeats ua io thcrefrorn for return to the owner.
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7. Inclosurcs, other than the original 35iti negat have been
withdrawn for cntry into official Uro case files.
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UNITED STATES AIR FORCE UNCLA$SICTED HUL 22 1959
THE InSPeCTOR GENERAl elt/ep
OFFICE OF SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS REPORT MADE BY
REPORT OF INVESTIGATION ALBERT T B. WELLS II, S/A
TITLE REPORT MADE AT
Unidentified Object Photographed DO, 1ll E. 16th St., New York 3, N.Y.
on Moon, 29 May 58 by HENRY J. PERIOD
NICKLIN, at Trenton, N. J. 16 June 1958
OFFICE OF ORIGIN
DO#2, 1ll E. 16th St., New York 3, N.Y.
STATUS
CLOSED
CHARACTER
SPECIAL INQURIY
REFERENCE
INITIAL REPORT
SYNOPSIS
Investigation initiated pursuant to request of District Commander, Do, 3, sub-
sequent to information supplied by JAMES A. REEDER, Chief, 2d U.S. Army y Industrial
Security Office, Philadelphia, Pa REEDER indicated that
Trenton, N.J., a professional photographer, had made a telescopic
photograph of the moon, which reflected a small white unidentifiable speck.
Original negative and copy of photograph accompanied by pertinent information
supplied by supplied by inclosed this report for A this report for ATIC, WPAFB, per AF ATIC, WPAFB, per AFR 2OO-2, paragraph 19 R 200-2, paragraph 19
AFR 205-8
DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION: DISCLOSURE OF THE NATURE, SOURCES, OR EVEN THE
EXISTENCE OF SUCH INFORMATION, INCLUDING THAT CONTAINED IN INVESTIGATIVE REPORTS, TO
PERSONS INVOLVED OR MENTIONED IN THE REPORTS OR TO OTHER PERSONS NOT NORMALLY
ENTITLED TO SUCH INFORMATION MAY BE MADE ONLY WHEN EXPRESSLY AUTHORIZED BY THE
DIRECTOR R OF SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS (IG), OR HIGHER AUTHORITY.
DISTRIBUTION ACTION COPY FORWARDED TO FILE STAMP
Comdr, McGuire AFB 1 Commander
(Info)(Incl) Air Technical Intelligence
Center
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For and in the absence
File 2 WILLIAM W. ROBERTS
Colonel, USAF
Commander.
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UNCLASSIFIED
2D 24-614
DETAILS:
1. This investigation was initiated pursuant to request of
District Commander, OSI District Office #3, File 24-203, dated 6 June
1958, subsequent to information supplied by Mr. JAMES A. REeDER,
Chief, 2d U.S. Army Industrial Security Office, 5l00 Princeton Avenue,
Philadelphia 35, Pennsylvania. REeDER related that he had received a
telephone call from MARTIN J. BAILEY, Superintendent, Plant Protection
Department, U.S. Steel, Fairless Works, Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania.
According to REEDER, BAILEY stated that a former employee,
Trenton, New Jersey, had produced a
photograph taken of the moon on 29 May 1958 on which there was a small
white unidentifiable speck. According to BAILEY, is an expert
photographer, presently doing research for Princeton University,
Princeton, New Jersey. maintained that this white speck,
approximately the size of a pin-head, is not the result of faulty
equipment or poor eloping materials. 2 s.1 A (s
AT PRINCETON, NEW JERSEY a d t
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2. On 16 June 1958, the writer interviewed Mr. JAMES HENRY, Assis-
tant Personnel Director, Stanhope Hall, Princeton, New Jersey, who
advised that had made application for work at Princeton Univer-
sity but was not at present hired. HENRy further stated that he was sity but was not at present hired. HENRY further stated that he was
himself an amateur astronomer and had therefore asked for a
copy of his photograph, which he (HENRY) then forwarded for purposes photograph, which he (HENRY) then forwarded for purposes
of inspection to Dr Director, Project Matterhorn, Director, Project Matterhorn,
Forrestal Research Laboratory, Princeton, New Jersey.
3.On 16 June 1958, On 16 .June 1958 was interviewed by the writer. He cemiewed by the writer. He
stated he had seen a copy of the photograph n question which he con-
sidered to be "interesting". He added, however, that in the field of
astronomy no opinions of a photograph could be made on a single
exposure. SPITzER stated that in his opinion no significance could
be paid a situation such as this without corroboration from several
further photographs taken at different times.
AT TRENTON, NEW JERSEY
C 4On 16 June 1958, was interviewed by the writer, at his
home, 944 S. Olden Avenue. He stated that the photograph was taken as
one of a series of exposures on the night of 29 May 1958 between the
hours of 2330 and 2400. He indicated he had been a "free-lance" photo-
grapher since l937. He indicated the following information regarding himself:
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railroad police and photographer for the railroad,
Trenton, New Jersey.
(2) September 1948 Company,
Trenton, New Jersey guard. Free-lance photographer
and night-club organist during unemployed periods.
(3) January 1951 54 Security Department, U.S. Steel,
. Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania.
(4) 1957 Industrial photographer,
U.S. Steel, Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania.
(5) 13 Decembe resent unemployed.
3: ing informa-
tion was obtained regarding the photographs
15 a. I Description the Objeot
(1) Shape: round
(2) Size compared to a kmowm object: head of a pin
Color: white (on black and white negative)
Number: one Mumber: one (1) object
Formati on, if more than ones N/A Formati on, if more than one: N/A
6 Any discernable features or details: none
No tail, trail or exhaust
Sound: none. Sound: nane.
b. Descripti on Course of Object
other negatives exposed
. Mamer of Observation
() Ground visual
Statement of Optical Aids: telescope attached to camera.
(3" mirror, 40 'ef lector coupled to single lens reflex.)
d Time and Date of Sighting
(1) Between 2330 and 2400 hours, Eastern Time,
29 May 1958
(2) Light Conditions: night.
8 Locatin of Observer: Trenton, New Jersey, 40° North -
70° West.
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f.. Identifying Data: Civilian aget 53 years:
residence: Trenton, New Jersey; employ-
ment: unemployed.
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Sighting(s):
(1) Observer account of weather conditionss Perfectly clear,
no clouds or visable haze
(2) Report from nearest AWS or U.S. Weather Bureau Office
of wind direction and velooity in degrees and knots at
surface: WNW at 8 knots
6,000 feet: 320° at 16 knots
10,000 feets 310° at 27 knots
16,000 feets 3000 at 46 knots
20,000 feet: 300° at 54 knots
30,000 feets 300 at 73 knots
50,000 feet: 280 at 56 kmots
80,000 feets not available
Ceiling: clear
0000 Visibility: clear
Amount of Cloud Cover: none
Thund er storms in Area: N/A.
The above inf ormation furnished by S/Sgt WILBUR D. JENNINGS,
h, i, j. k: N/A
1. Physioal Evidence: Original negative of photograph which was
furnished by NICKLIN.
is deemed advisables stated that subject photograph was his initial
attempt at astronomical photography. further stated that due to
the lack of interest in his "discovery", he had forwarded a copy of the
photograph to LIFE Magazine, on 11 June l958. He further indicated he had
received no answer from the magazine as of 16 June 1958.
apanZly remumeh
7. The following physical evidence is reported in
paragraph 19, AFR 200-2:
Photographics
a. Type and n make of Camera: Soligar, 35mm.
b. Type, fooal length, and make of lenss 4o", focal length un-
known, Sky-scope, respectively.
O. Brand and type Film: Eastman Panatomic.
d. Shutter speed used: looth sec.
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•. Lens opening used: unknown (f1.2 -22).
f. Filters usedi N/A
go Tripod was used.
h. Was "panning used", No.
i. Direction camera was pointing with relation to true North:
South-West.
INC LOSU RES
FOR COMMANDER, AIR TECHNICAL INTELLIGENCE CENTER (ATIC), WRIGHT-
PATTERSON AFB, OHIO
. One (1) copy of photograph showing objeot in question, taken
between 2330 and 2400 hours, 29 May 1958.
2 One (1)
the same night.
3. Original 35 mm negative fr which photograph was
produoed. .
FOR DISTRICT COMMANDER, DISTRICT OFFICE NR. 14, OSI, LOWRY AFB, COLO. FOR DISTRICT COMMANDER, DISTRICT OFFICE NR. 14, OSI, LOWRY AFB, COLO.
FOR COMMANDING GENERAL, AIR DEFENSE COMMAND, ENT AFB, COLO. FOR COMMANDING GENERAL, AIR DEFENSE COMMAND, ENT AFB, COLO.
FOR DISTRICT COMANDER, DISTRICT OFFICE NR. 5, OSI, WRIGHT-PATTERSON FOR DISTRICT COMANDER, DISTRICT OFFICE NR. 5, OSI, WRIGHT-PATTERSON
AFB, CHIO
FOR COMMANDER, MCGU IRE AFB, TRENTON, NEW JERSEY FOR COMMANDER, MCGUIRE AFB, TRENTON, NEW JERSEY
FOR DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS, WASHINGTON 25, D.C.
Copy Copy of photo graph showing of photograph showing object in question, taken between 2330
and 2400 hours, 29 May 1958.
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