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PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD
1. DATE I. DATE LOCATION LOCATION 12. CONCLUSIONS
8 Jul 60 Mason, Ohio Mason, Ohio o o Was Balloon
8 00 o Probably Balloon Probably Balloon
3. TYPE OF OBSERVATION Possibly Balloon
DATE-TIME GROUP 4.
Local 2045 Ground-Visual Ground-Rodar 0 o Was Aicraft
Binoculars 00 Probably Aireraft
GMT. 09/01452 AirVisual Air-Intercept Rador Possibly Aircraft
5. PHOTOS PHOTOS 6. SOURCE ¤ Was Astronomieal Arcturus Was Astronomical Arcturus
Yes 800 00 Probably Astronomical ProbablyAstronomical
Civilian PossiblyAstronomical PossiblyAstronomical
No
7. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 8. NUMBER OF OBJECTS 9. COURSE Other.
000 Insufficient Data for Evaluation
30 min varied Unknown
one
10. BRIEF SUMMARY OF SIGHTING 11. COMMENTS
bright light like a star, flickered. appeared A check of astro charts indicate the star
O moye back and forth - up and down in circles, Arcturus, a lst magnitude star, was in
fize of a pea at arm's length. Sources did not the position reported for the object.
see object disappear. There is no reason to believe the object
was other than the star Arcturus.
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ATIC FORM 329 (REV 26 SEP 52) ATIC FORM 329 (REV 26 SEP 52)

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39. Do you think you can estimate the speed of the object?
(Circle One) Yes No
IF you answered YES, then what speed would you estimate?
40. Do you think you can estimate how far away from you the object was?
(Circle One) Yes No
IF you answered YES, then how far away would you say it was?.
41. Please give the following information about yourself:
NAME
ADDRESS Zone State
TELEPHONE
Age_ Age Sex
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Indicate any additional information about yourself, including any education, which might be pertinent.
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42. Date you completed this questionnaire:
Day Month Year

be usnd for research purposes, and will be regarded as confidential material. Your name will not
be used in connection with any statements, conclusions, or publications without your permission.
We request this personal information so that, if it is deemed necessary, we may contact you for
further details.
1. When did you see the object? 2.Time of day:2142=2710
Hour Minutes
Day Month Year (Circle One): A.M. or P.M.
3. Time Zone:
(Circle One): a (Circle One): ar Eastera Easterp (Circle One):aDoy (Circle One): aDaylight Saving Saving
b. b. Central b. Standard Standard
c. Mountain
d. Pacific
e. Other
4. Where were you when you saw the object? Where were you when you saw the object?
Naores Nagras ity or Town ity or Town Stats or Country
Additional remerks: Additional remarks: -
5. How long was object in sight?
Hours Minutes Seconds
5.1 How was time in sight determined?
6. Certain. c. Not very sure
5. Fairly certain d. Just a guess
6What was the condition of the sky?
DAY NIGHT
a. Bright a. Bright
b. Cloudy Cloudy
.IF you saw the object during DAYLIGHT, where was the SUN located as you looked at the oject? . -
(Circle One): a. In front of you d. To your left
b. In back of you e. Overhead
c. To your right f. Don't remember
ATIC FEB 60 FORM 164 This form supersedes ATIC 164, 13 Oct 54.

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IF you saw the object at NIGHT, what did you notice concerning the STARS and MOON?
8.1 STARS (Circle One): 8.2 MOON (Circle One):
. None Bright moonlight
b. A few .Dull moonlight
c. Many c. No moonlight - pitch dark
d. Don't remember d.Don't remember
. The object appeared:
(Circle One): a. As a light b. Shiny c. Dark d.Don't remember
. If it appeared as a light, was it brighter than the brightest stars?
Did the object: (Circle One for each question)
Appear to stand still at any time? a. Appear to stand still at any time? Yes No No Don't Know
b. Suddenly speed up and rush away at any time? b. Suddenly speed up and rush away at any time? Yes No Don't Know Don't Know
c. Break up into parts or explode? Yes No No Don't Know
d. Give off smoke? Yes Don't Know Don't Know
. Change brightness? Y=s $\{r$ ${$ Don't Know
f. Change shape? Yes Don't Know
g. Flash or flicker? g. Flash or flicker? Yes Yes Na Don't Know
h. Disappear and reappear? Yes Yes No Don't Know
.Did the object move behind something at any time, particularly a cloud?
(Circla One): Yes No Don't Know. IF you answered YES, then tell what
it moved behind:
.Did the object move in front of something at any time, particularly a cloud?
(Circle One): Yes No Don't Know. IF you answered YES, then tell what
in front of:
Did the object appear: (Circle One): a. Solid b. Transparent c. Vapor d. Don't Know
15. Did you observe the object through any of the following?
a. Eyeglasses Yes No e. Binoculars Yes
b. Sun glasses Yes No f. Telescope Yes $22$
c. Windshield Yes No g. Theodolite Yes
d. Window glass Yes No h. Other

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1.Tell in a few words the following things about the object.
a. Sound a
b. Color
1Draw a picture that will show the shape of the object or objects. Label and include in your sketch any details
of the object that you saw such as wings, protrusions, etc., and especially exhaust trails or vapor trails.
Place an arrow beside the drawing to show the direction the object was moving.
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18. The edges of the object were:
(Circle One): a. Fuzzy or blurred e. Other Other
b. Iike a bright star b.Iike a bright star
c. Sharply outlined
d. Don't remember
19. IF there was MORE THAN ONE object, then how many were there?
Draw a picture of how they were arranged, and put an arrow to show the direction that they were traveling.

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the path, a "B" at the end of the path, and show any changes in direction during the course.
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How large did the object appear to you as compared to an object with which you are famillar?
We wish to know the angular sizHold a match stick at arm's length in line wih a known object and note
how much of the object is covered by the head of the match. If you had performed this experiment at the time
of the sighting, how much of the object would have been covered by the match head? of the sighting, how much of the object would have been covered by the match head?
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23. Did the object disappear while you were watching it? If so, how? 23. Did the object disappear while you were watching it? If so, how?
24. In order that you can give as clear a picture as possible of what you saw, describe in your own words a
which you saw.
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25. Where were you located when you saw the object? 26. Were you (Circle One)
(Circie One):
a. In the business. section of a city?
a.Inside a building b. In the residential section of a city?
b. In a car In open countryside? -/
c. Outdoors d. Near an airfield?
d. In an airplane (type) e. Flying over a city?
e. At sea f. Flying over open country?
f. Other g. Other__
27. What were you doing at the time you saw the object, and how did you happen to notice it?
IF you were MOVING IN AN AUTOMOBILE or other vehicle at th time, then complete the following questlons:
28.1 What direction were you moving? (Circle One) 28.1 What direction were you moving
a. North a. North c. East e. South g. West
b. Northeast b. Northeast d. Southeast d. Southeast f. Southwest h. Northwest
28.2 How fast were you moving?_ How fast were you moving? _miles per hour.
28.3 Did you stop at any time while you were looking at the obiect? 28.3 Did you stop at any time while you were looking at the obiect?
(Circle One) Yes No No
29. What direction were you looking when you first saw the object? (Circle One) 29. What direction were you looking when you first saw the object? (Circle One)
g._West
a. North c. East 2 South h. Northwest
b. Northeast d. Southeast i. Southwenr . Overhead
30. What direction were you looking when you last saw the object? (Circle One)
g. West
a. North c. . East . South h. Northwest
. Northeast d. Southeast f. Southwest i. Overhead
If you are familiar with bearing terms (angular direction), try to estimate the number of degrees the object was
from true North (thru east) and also the number of degrees it was upward from the horizon (elevation).
31.1 When it first appeared:
o.From true North degrees.
b. From horizon. degrees. Lmw
31.2 When it disappeared:
a.From true North degrees.
b. From horizon_ ..degrees.

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In the following sketch, imagine that you are at the point shown. Place an "A" on the curved line to show how
high the object was above the horizon (skyline) when you first saw it. Place a "B" on the same curved line to
show how high the object was above the horizon (skyline) when you last saw it.
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. In the following larger sketch place an "A" at the position the object was when you first saw it, and a "B" at its 33. In the following larger sketch place an "A" at the position the object was when you first saw it, and a "B" at its
position when you last saw it. Refer to smaller sketch as an example of how to complete the larger sketch. position when you last saw it. Refer to smaller sketch as an example of how to complete the larger sketch.
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34. What were the weather conditions at the time you saw the object?
CLOUDS (Circle One) WEATHER (Circle One)
4 a. Clear sky Dry
b. Hazy b. Fog, mist, or light rain
c. Scattered clouds c. Moderate or heavy rain
d.Thick or heavy clouds d. Snow
. Don't remember
35When and to whom did you report that you had seen the object?
Day Month Year
3.Was anyone else with you at the time you saw the object?
(Circie One) Cre7e One) Yes No F L han
36.1 IF you answered YES, did they see the object too? 36.1 IF you answered YES, did they see the object too?
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(Circle One) (Circle One) Yes No
36.2 Please list their names and addresses: 36.2 Please list their names and addresses:
37. Was this the first time that you had seen an object or objects like this?
(Circle One) Yes No
37.1 IF you answered NO, then when, where, and under what circumstances did you see other ones?
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38. In your opinion what do you think the object was and what might have caused it?
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39. Do you think you can estimate the speed of the object?
(Circle One) Yes No
IF you answered YES, then what speed would you estimate?
40. Do you think you can estimate how far away from you the object was?
(Circle One) Yes No
IF you answered YEs, then how far away would you say it was?. t
Please give the following information about yourself:
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First Name Middl Name
ADDRE Street City Zone State
TELEPHONE NUMBI TELEPHONE NUMB
Age Age Sex
indicate any additional information about yourself, including any education, which might be pertinent.
42. Date you completed this questionnaire:
Doy Month Year

peat information that you have already given in the questionnaire, and add any further comments,
statements, or sketches that you believe are important. Try to present the details of the observa-
tion in the order in which they occurred. Additional pages of the same size paper may be attached
if they are needed.
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be used in connection with any statements, conclusions, or publications without your permission.
We request this personal information so that, if it Is deemed necessary, we may contact you for
further details.
.When did you see the object? 2. Time of day: 2015 - 2115
Hour Minutes
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Doy Month Year (Circle One): A.M. or (P.M.
3. Time Zone: (Circle One):
a. Eastern Eastern (Circle One): a. Daylight Saving (Circle One): a. Daylight Saving
b. Centrat b. Standard
e. Mountain
d. d. Pacific
e. Other
4. Where ware you when you saw the object?
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talked to the Thone,he has his wife thone, he had his wife rela:ing inforwation to him from the yard. rela:ing inforwation to him from the yard.
5. How long was object in sight? 30 mins
Hours Minutes Seconds
5.1 How was time in sight determined?
a. Certain c. Not very sure
Juy-eertain d. Just a guess
6.What was the condition of the sky?
DAY NIGHT
a. Bright a. Bright
b. Cloudy b. ClOUdy SLIGITTY
7.IF you saw the object during DAYLIGHT, where was the SUN located as you looked at the object?
(Circle One): a. In front of you d. To your left
b. In back of you e. Overhead
c. To your right f. Don't remember
ATIC FEB 60 FORM 164 This form supersedes ATIC 164, 13 Oct 54.

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IF you saw the object at NIGHT, what did you notice concerning the STARS and MOON?
8.1 STARS (Circle One): 8.2 MOON (Circle One):
0. None a. Bright moonlight
b. A few b. Dull moonlight
c. Many .61
c. No moonlight — pitch dark
d.Don't remember d. Don't remember
.The object appeared:
(Circle One): a. As a light . Shiny c. Dark d.Don't remember
0. If it appeared as a light, was it brighter than the brightest stars?
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Did the object: 1.Did the object: (Circle One for each question)
a. Appear to stand still at any time? Yes No Don't Know
b. Suddenly speed up and rush away at any time? Yes Yes No No Don't Know
c. Break up into parts or explode? c. Break up into parts or explode? Yes No Don't Know
d. Give off smoke? d. Give off smoke? Yes No Don't Know
e. Change brightness? Yes No Don't Know
f. Change shape? Yes No Don't Know
g. Flash or flicker? Yes No Don't Know
h. Disappear and reappear? h. Disappear and reappear? Yes Yes No Don't Know
1.Did the object move behind something at any time, particularly a cloud?
(Circle One): Yes No Don't Know. IF you answered YES, then tell what
it moved behind:
. Did the object move in front of something at any time, particularly a cloud?
(Circle One): Yes No Don't Know. IF you answered YES, then tell what
in front of:
.Did the object appear: (Circle One): a. Solid b. Transparent c. Vapor d. Don't Know
15. Did you observe the object through any of the following?
Eyeglasses Yes No e. Binoculars Yes No
b. Sun glasses Yes No f. Telescope Yes No.
c. Windshield Yes No g...Theodolite Yes No
d. Window glass Yes No h. Other |
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1.Tell in a few words the following things about the object.
a. Sound
b. Color
Draw a picture that will show theshape of the object or objects.Label and include in your sketch any dotails
of the object that you saw such as wings, protrusions, etc., and especially exhaust trails or vapor tralls.
Place an arrow beside the drawing to show the direction the object was moving.
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18. The edges of the object were: 18. The edges of the object were:.
(Circle One): a. Fuzzy or blurred (Circle One): a. Fuzzy or blurred e. e. Other
b. Like a bright star
c. Sharply outlined
d. Don't remember
19. IF there was MORE THAN ONE object, then how many were there?
Draw a picture of how they were arranged and put an arrow to show the direction that they were traveling.
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Draw a picture that will show the motion that the object or objects made. Place an "A"at the beginning of
the path, a "8" at the end of the path, and show any changes in direction during the course.
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2. How large did the object appear to you as compared to an object with which you are familiar?
We wish to know the angular size. Hold a match stick at arm's length in line with a known oblect and note
how much of the object is covered by the head of the match. If you had performed this experiment at the time
of the sighting, how much of the object would have been covered by the match head?
23. Did the object disappear while you were watching it? If so, how?
24. In order that you can give as clear a picture as possible of what you saw, describe in your own words a
common object or objects which, when placed up in the sky, would give the same appearance as the object
which you saw.
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25. Where were you located when you saw the object? 2Were you (Circle One)
(Circle One):
a. In the business section of a city?
a.Inside a building b. In the residential section of a city?
b. In a car c. In open countryside?
c. Outdoors d. Near an airfield?
d. In an airplane (type) − e. Flying over a city?
. At sea f. Flying over open country?
f. Other g. Other_
27. What were you doing at the time you saw the object, and how did you happen to notice it?
IF yu w MOVING IN AN AUTOMOBLE ohr vehic  th thn cple t follow questns:
28.1 What direction were you moving? (Circle One) 28.1 What direction were you moving? (Circle One)
a. North c. East c. East e. South g. West
b. Northeast d. Southeast f. Southwest Southwest h. Northwest
28.2 How fast were you moving? 28.2 How fast were you moving?_ miles per hour. miles per hour.
28.3 Did you stop at any time while you were looking at the obiect?
(Circle One) Yes No
29. What direction were you looking when you first saw the object? (Circle One) 2. What direction were you looking when you first saw the object? (Circle One)
g. West
a. North c. East . South h. Northwest
b. Northeast d. Southeast . Southwest i. Overhead
30. What direction were you looking when you last saw the object? (Circle One)
g. West
North c. East 8. South h. Northwest
. Northeast d. Southeast Southwest i. Overhead
If you are familiar with bearing terms (angular direction), try to estimate the number of degrees the object was
from true North (thru east) and also the number of degrees it was upward from the horizon (elevation).
31.1 When it first appeared:
a. From true North degrees.
b. From horizon - degrees.
31.2 When it disappeared:
a.From true North degrees.
b. From horizon degrees.

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32. In the following sketch, imagine that you are at the point shown. Place an "A" on the curved line to show how
high the object was above the horizon (skyline) when you first saw it. Place a "B" on the same curved line to
show how high the object was above the horizon (skyline) when you last saw it.
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. in the following larger sketch place an "A" at the position the object was when you first saw it, and a B" at Its 33. in the following larger sketch place an "A" at the position the object was when you first saw it, and a "B" at Its
position when you last saw it. Refer to smaller sketch as an example of how to complete the larger sketch.
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34. What were the weather conditions at the time you saw the object?
CLOUDS (Circle One) WEATHER (Circle One)
a. Clear sky a.Dry
b. Hazy b. Fog, mist, or light rain
c.Scattered clouds c. Moderate or heavy rain
d.Thick or heavy clouds d. Snow
.Don't remember
3When and to whom did you report that you had seen the object?
Day Month Year
36. Was anyone else with you at the time you saw the object?
(Circle One) Yes No
36.1 IF you answered YES, did they see the object too?
(Circle One) (Circle One) Yes No No
36.2 Please list their names and addr 36.2 Please list their names and adg
37. Was this the first time that you had seen an object or objects like this? .Was this the first time that you had seen an object or objects like this?
(Circle One) Yes No
37.1 IF you answered NO, then when, where, and under what circumstances did you see other ones?
38. In your opinion what do you think the object was and what might have caused it?