PROJECT BLUE BOOK

PROJECT 10073 RECORD
DATÉ  TIME GROUP 2. LOCATION .
14 Oct. 66 15/0030Z Athens, Chio two witnesses
3. SOURCE 10. CONCLUSION
Civilian Aircraft
4. NUMBER OF OBJECTS
two two
5. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS
90 minutes Observers watched two objects moving Observers watched two objects moving in different patterns in different patterns
in the northern sky. in the northern sky. As the one object tranversed its object tranversed its
6. TYPE OF OBSERVATION path it would become extremely dim. path it would become extremely dim. It also had this
Ground Visual characteristic characteristic when making a turn. when making a turn. At these timcs the At these times the
7. COURSE 7. COURSE object could only be seen with the binoculars. At one only be seen with the binoculars. At onc
time, as the time, as the observers were observers were following object /1, ooject following object 1, ooject
cast and west #2 passed into the ficld of vicw of the' binoculars, so #2 passed into the ficld of vicw of the binoculars, so
8. PHOTOS that they were both visible at the same moment.
Yes The description is consistent with that of an aircraft
XX No observation. Although there are no refucling tracks in
PHYSICAL EVIDENCE the arca, it appeares that some aircraft were observed
on s some training mission. There is no cvidence to in-
Yes other than aircraft were observed.
XX No dicate that
FORM
FTD SEP 63 0-329 (TDE) Previous editions of thie form mny be used.

This questionnaire has been prepared so that you can give the U.S. Air Force as much
information as possible concerning the unidentified aerial phenomenon that you have observed.
Please try to answer any questions as you possibly can. The information that you give will
conclusions, or publications without your permission. We request this personal information so
that if it is deemed necessary, further details.
object? Time of day: 7 30
Hour Minutes
Oct. 1966 (Circle One): A.M. or
P.M.)
Day Month Year
3. Time Zone: 3. Time Zone:
(Circle One): (Circle One): a. Eastern (Circle One): a. Daylight Saving (Circle One): a. Daylight Saving
b. Central (b. Standard)
c. Mountain
d. Pacific
e. Other Other
4. Where were you when yous 4. Where were you when you saw the object? saw the object?
Athens Shia
Nearest Postal Address City or Town State or County
(Total Duration) =≈1 30
Hours Minutes Seconds
Certain c. Not very sure
b. Fairly certain
5.1 How was time in sight determined? Bymy wris
5.2 Was object in sight continuously? Yes No
6. What was the condition of the sky? thire
grond Bure(elouds
DAY NIGHT a fow derees woove
a. Bright
b. Cloudy b. Cloudy the hohzon.
7. IF you saw the object during DAYLIGHT, where was the SUN located as you looked ot 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
OC2 164 FORM
FTD This form supersedes FTD

eSy
(Circle One) Yes No we had to se some ex(emd
IF you answered YES, then what speed would you estimate? apemximatims,
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?
22.Where were you located when you saw the object? Were you (Circle One)
(Circle One):
a. In the business section of a city?
a. I 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?
e. At sea f. Flying over open country?
f. Other g. g. Other
24. IF you were MOVING IN AN AUTOMOBILE or other vehicle at the . IF you were MOVING IN AN AUTOMOBILE or other vehicle at the time, then complete the following questions: time, then complete the following questions:
24.1 What direction were you moving? 24.1 What direction were you moving? Circle One)
a. North a. North c. East c. East e. South e. South g. West g. West
. Northeast h Nerthegst d. d Southeast Southegst f f. Southwest h. Northwest North
24.2 How fast were you moving? miles per hour.
24.3 Did you stop at any time while you were looking at the object?
(Circle One) Yes No
.Did you observe the object through any of the following?
a. Eyeglasses No e. Binoculars Yes
b. Sun glasses Yes No f. Telescope Yes
c. Windshield Yes No g. Theodolite Yes No
d. Window glass Yes No h. Other
In order that you can give as clear a picture as possible e 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.
NONE

waking
be. seen with the Binoeul
.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: A television
Somesmall trces.
Did the object move in front of something at any time, particularly a cloud?
(Circle One): Yes No Don't Know.
in front of:
17.Tell in a few words the following things about the object:
b. Color white until changing it direc tim thon it hhe
redclad
covered
. Draw 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.
abiect#2
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0.Have you ever seen this, or a similar object before. If so give date or dates and location.
No -
Was anyone else with you at the time you saw the object? (Circle One) Yes No
31.1 IF you answered YES, did they see the object too? (Circle One) Yes No
31.2 Please list their names and addresses:
32. Please give the following information about yourself
NAME
Name First Name Middle Name
Ahens Ohio
ADDRESS
Street City Zone State
AGE 74 SEX M
al B.S. and Mis. in from Farleigh
Dicrons Uni Teanacle; N.J, - 1963, 1966
b Crduate Assistant at Ohio Univ.
(Ph.D.
C)1-publicationi in Appled Optics
1 'i !1 11 =
33.When and to whom did you report that you had seen the àbject? WahERA
19 1466
Day Month Year Ae Srce B

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27. In the following sketch, imagine that you are at the point shown. Place an "A" on the curved line to show how
90°
75°
60°
NW NU
30°
E
15° SW S5
S
t the beginning of ths
path, a "B" at the end of the path, and shon any changes in direction during the course.
4=Z 4tZ
vaeichtions,
. IF there was MORE THAN ONE object, then how many were there? 2
Draw a picture of ho were arranged, and put an arrow to show the direction that they were traveling.
#1
O
At one. dime, as T
wis
shie W2 pa
Vomoc A as so that they were both
usible at Ie same

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19 Oct. 1966
Day Month Year
Information which you feel pertinent and which is not adequately covered in
questionnaire or a narrative explanation of your sighting.
1

Pago 2
8IF you saw the object at NIGHT, what did you notice co-cerning the STARS and MOON?
8.1 STARS (Circle One): 8.2 MOON (Circle One):
a. None a. Bright moonlight
b. A few Dull moonlight
C. Many c. No moonlight = pitch dark
d. Don't remember d. Don't remember
CLOUDS (Circle One): WEATHER (Circle One):
a. Clear sky THERE APPERPLD a. Dry
b. Hazy To BE A SLIGYT b. Fog, mist, or light rain
Raee Low 211 UDE2.
c. Scattered clouds RuA1INA HOUTC. Moderate or heavy rain
d. Thick or heavy clouds 3 Snow
e. Don't remember
The object appeared: (Circle One): MORE THAN ONE ONCT (2UFOs)
I. THE EXTEUS:ON COVLD BL MECILO
a. Solid_= d. As a light I ON OF TWO LIGATS
b. Transparent e. Don't remember FORM
c. Vapor IL. VNABLE
NOT VISIBLE BY
NAVED BYE. VISIRLE
a. BrighterAT 14tS c. About the same c. About the same EXTREME R187d IN 7x50 812
b. Dimmer d. Don't know THEN VOT VISTeCA
STAR 47 ALL.
BRIGHTEST: PLANET I JUPITEK ON CLLAR NIGHE DIM:
The edges of the object were:
(Circle One): a. Fuzzy or blurred c. Other . NOT VISIBLE,
b. Like c bright star
c. Sharply outlined
d. Don't remember
Did the object: (Circle One for eoch 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) No Don't know
c. Break up into parts or explode? Yes No. Don't know
d. Give off smoke? Yes No Don't know
0. Changs brightness? Yes No Don't know
f. Change shape? (cov. Yes No Don't know
g. Flash or flicker? Yes No Don't know
h. Disappear and reappear? Yes) No Don't know

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U.S. AIR FORCE TECHNICAL INFORMATION -
This questionnaire has been prepared so that you can give the U.S. Air Force as much
information as possible concerning the unidentified aerial phenomenon that you have observed.
Please try to many questions as you possibly can. The information that you give will
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: 7 30
Hour Minutes
FELLAY OCTOBEL 1966 (Circle One): (Circle One): A.M. A.M. or or (P.M.)
Day Month Month Year P.M.
OCT. OCT. 14
. 3. Time Zone:
(Circle One): a. a. Eastern (Circle One): a. Daylight Saving (Circle One): a. Daylight Saving
b. b. Central b. Standard "b. Standard
c. Mountain
d. Pacific
e. Other
4. Where were you when you saw the object? 4. Where were you when you saw the object?
PAKILTIE MOBLL HAME ASTATES
BAKEEi(RDHI) ATHCVS OHIO
Nearest Postal Address City or Town State or County
How long was object in sight? (Total Duration) 1 15
Hours Minutes Seconds
a. Certain c. Not very sure
b. Fairly certain d. Just a guess
5.1 How was time in sight determined? WRIST WATCH
5.2 Was object in sight continuously? Yes No
6. What was the condition of the sky?
DAY NIGHT
a. Bright
b. Cloudy b. Cloudy
7. IF you sow the object during DAYLIGHT, where was the SUN lecated as you faoked at the object?
(Circle One): a. In front of you d. To your left )
b. In back of you e. Overheod
To your right f. Don't remember
ETD OCTL2 FORM 16A

ABOVE
IF ABOVE WETHOS
(Circle One) Yes) No 16 USeD
NOT
IF you answered YES, then how far away wou you say it was? APPRox: Omi AWAY: COnSIDER
AT 2.30 HEIGHT
3. Were you (Circle One)
(Circle One):
aIn 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?
e. At sea f. Flying over open country?
f. Other g.
24.1 What direction were you mo ircle One)
-
(Circle One) Yes No
25. Did you observe the object through any of the following?
a. Eyeglasses Yes No e. Binoculors Yes
b. Sun glasses No. f. Telescope Yes No)
c. Windshield No g. Theodolite Yes No
d. Window glass Yes No) h. Other
2. 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 sow.
THE 0Ea1C(S) MOTN WA) NOT 114105 ANYAINP MMAT
BE

OPTICRL AID. FIUALLY THEY WOULD FADE OUT. THE CONPLETE DIKAPPERAN
TOOK PLACEATLIS TENPOINTSS
15. 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 A RRDAD(AST AULTEMUA OF WOUE-TV (HCIGHT SOS')
SEVEKAL SCAITENEDIEEES.NO CLOUDS
1.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:
17. Tell in a few words the following things about the object:
a. Sound ———— NONE:
WHITE:
8.We wish to know the angular size. Hold a match stick at arm's length in line with a known object and note how
SECOND 1t " EASILY BE RISOLVED BY7×50 EIIOCULARS AND
THE NAKED EYE. BOTH ORTECTS COVLLBE CaVEELDBY
19. Draw 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.
I(in View LOnGEST) I1
No SHAPE COVLU RLE DETLPMAIOED
(a)(1,)
EXC EP7 47 ONE TIME 7HE FeconiNt D
teaM U
- DUTp
1 BOTH 2)b BRIGHT a ouT(DIM)
DIM BRIGHT DIRECTIONS
LIGHT LIGNT 3bta BRIGHT

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1700302
21 o.
ATHENS
FTD (TDETR)
18 October 1966
Athens, Ohio45701
Dear Dear Mr.
Reference your unidentified observation of 14 unidentified observation of 14 October 1966. October 1966.
The The information which we have received is not information which we have received is not sufficient for
evaluation. Request you and Gerald Ressler complete you and Gerald Ressler complete the
ADOO STIE THIDAEO ADOO STA THIDAEO attached FTD Forms l64 and return attached FTD Forms 164 and return them in them the en pro-
vided.
We wish to oservation vation to the to the
Air Force. Air Force.
Sincerely,
FECTOR
Chief, Projec lue Book
OrD
End
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30. Have you ever seen this, or a similar object before. If so give date or dates and location.
No.
31. Was anyone else with you at the time you saw the object? (Circle One) Yes) No
31.1 IF you answered YES, did they see the object too? (Circle One) Yes No
31.2 Please list their names and addresses: .
ATNENS,OHIO
"
32. Please give the following information about yourself:
NAME Last Name Last Name First Name First Name Middle Name
ADDRESS ATHENS ATHENS O11D 2110
Street AC61d .12 City Z.one Zone State
TELEPHONE NUMBER AGE_. 2.3 SEX MALE
Indicate any additional I information about yourself, including any special experience, which might be pertinent.
B.S.,M.S. PHYSICS FAIPLEIGH DICKINSON rsy
GRADUATE F FELLOW AT OHID UNiVERSrY
MINOR INTEREST IN
HAVE DONE RESCARCH IN LOSERS TEACHING EYPLPnNCE
33. When and to whom did you report that you had seen the objeat? 2211072231 AFE
Day Month Year )

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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
90° 75°
60
B A
NW NE
B
30
63900 roml E
A
valtou TIM
SW SS
S S
8.Draw a picture that will show the motion that the object or objects made. Place an "A" at the baginning of th
path, a "B" at the end of the path, and show ony changes in direction during the course. path, a "B" at the end of the path, and show any changes in direction during the course.
OBjECT T. A OBVECTL! OBVECTIL!
1. a < ,
2. - SAME:
3.
2. IF there was MORE THAN ONE object, then how many were there? 2
1) A,B
BOTH MOTIONS WERG AEOVTTHL SAM
THAT THEY AT ONE TIME MOVED IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS
AND AT ONE 1IME WERE BOTA VIsieLt FS
CROSSING.

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8. WITH REF. TO QUESTION 16 1
THE M:OO O8JECT WENT INTO CLOUDS OM THE
HORIZOW WHICA HAD COME IN RETWEEN 9IOO -1:00
THE ORJECT WAS GEEN MOVING IN THE CLOUN
AND
9. The e OBJECTCS UNDERWENT A SCRIES OF V VIOLENT FLASHES
AT THE TURN POINTS. THE ORTECTSD WENT DIM BEFORE TURINIG
BOTH OBILCIS
WEPE VISIBLY A1 THE SAML TIME THEY EVECUTED SIMVLTANEOUS
FLASHING WHILE PASSIMG SACH OTHER, THE COLDE WHEN IT
FLASHID WAS BIVFINENT BIVFIALUT THAN THAN WHLN MOVING ALONG TS WHtN MONING ALONG ITS PEGULAR PATH PLSULAR PATH
7

3. WHILE WATCHING THE OBJECTS
PEPPENDICULAP TO TAE OBJECTS LINE OF FLIGHT, DURING TRE
(OUPSE BF ORSERVATION SEVLKAL (8() PEANES MISSED.
GooD A SATILLITE PASSED
OVERHEAD IN AN APPROXIMATE SOUTA -NORTH DIEECTION,
DETECT T WHICH ONLY MADE ONE PASS. THE TIME ACRUSS FIELD OV VIEW
WAS TAKEN AT THE 7I3O SIGHTING 107 THE W:00 81GHTNG WHICH PORABLY
MakeS thE VALUES WRONG. HOWEVER, SIUCE TA'S 15 AIL I MAD To GO BY
I/ VALUOS
5.I WILL ENCLOSE A SHETCH DEIWN BY THE FRIEND.ATTHE
SHE
6. THE OBJECTS DEFINITELY NOT:1)S
4)1E1OR 50 COVET
LEAVE OUT THE PASIBIITY THAT IT WAS A PLANE BUT
WOULD SAY THAT I IS MIGALY UNPROBABLE. (HELICOPTOR:DITTO)

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8. 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): -
a. None a. Bright moonlight
b. A few b. Dull moonlight
c. Many C. No moonlight - pitch dark
d. Don't remember
9. What were the weather conditions at the time you saw the object?
CLOUDS (Circle One): WEATHER (Circle One):
a. Clear sky Dry
b. Hazy b. Fog, mist, or light rain
c. Scattered clouds Moderate or heavy rain
Thick clouds d. Snow
e. Don't remnember
10. The object appeared: (Circle One):
2
a. Solid. d. As a light
b. Transparent e. Don't remember
c. Vapor
1. If it appeared as a I w brightest stars? (Circle One):
grem dan
a. Brighter c. About the same
immer .Don't know 7
d. Don't remember
.Did the object: (Circla One foceoch question)
a. Appear to stand still at any time? Yes No Don't know
b. Suddenly speed up and rush away at any time? No Don't know
c. Break up into parts or explode? No Don't know
d. Give off smoke? Yes No Don't know
e. Change brightness? Yes No Don't know
f. Change shape? No Don't know hals
9. Flash or flicker? Yes No Don't know
h. Disappear and reappear? Yes rDon't know goreg
Divna
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U.S. AIR FORCE TECHNICAL INFORMATION
This questionnaire has been prepared so that you can give the U.S. Air Force as much
information as possible concerning the unidentified aerial phenomenon that you have observed.
Please try to answer as many questions as you possibly can. The information that you give will
be used for research purposes. Your name will not be used in connection with any statoments,
conclusions, or publications without your permission. We e request this personal information so
that if it is deemed necessary, further details.
When did you see the object? 2. Time of day: 730PM
Hour Minutes
14 001806
(Circle One): A.M. or P.M.
Day Day Month Month Year Year
3. Time Zone:
(Circle One) a. Eastern (Circle One): a. Daylight Saving
b. Central b. Standard
c. Mountain
d. Pacific
e. Other
Where were you when you saw the object?
0 1
Nearest Posral City or Town State or County
Total Duration) 32
Hours Minutes Seconds
a. Certain c. Not very sure
b. Fairly certain
5.1 How was time in sight determined? _
5.2 Was object in sight continuously? Yes No
6. What was the condition of the sky?
DAY NIGHT
a. Bright Bright
b. Cloudy b. Cloudy
7. IF you saw the object during DAY LIGHT, where was the SUN located as you lookad at the sbjest?
(Circle One): In front of you d. To your left
b. In back of you e. Overhead
To your right f. Don't remember
FTD FORM 164
OCT 62 This form aunereedee rrn

1
(Circle One) Yes No
it was?
2Where were you located when you saw the object? Were you (Circle One)
(Circle One):
a. In the business section of a city?
a. Inside a building t. b. . In the residential section of a city?
b. kild c( In open country side?
Outdoors in Near an airfield?
c. c. Outdoors d. Near an airtield?
d. In an airplane (type) In an airplane (type) Blistn e. e. Flying over a city?
e. At sea e. At sea f. Flying over open country? Flying over open country?
f. g. g. Other _ Other
24.1 What direction were you moving? (Circle One)
a. North c. East c. East e. South g. West West t
b. Northeast b. Northeast d. Southeast d. Southeast f. Southwest Southwest h. Northwest
24.2 How fast were you moving? miles per hour.
24.3 Did you stop at any time while you were looking at the object?
(Circle One) Yes No
2 Did you observe the object through any of the following?
a. Eyeglasses Yes No e. Binoculars
Sun glasses No f. Telescope Yes
c. Windshield Yes g. Theodolite Yes No
d. Window glass Yes No h. Other_
In order that you can give as clear a picture as possible of what you saw, describe in your own words a common

Y
(Circle One): Yes No Don't Know. IF you answered YES, then tell what
it moved behind:
16. 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:
17. Tell in a few words the following things about the object: We o
a. Sound
ne cet we fash
b. Color
18. We wish to know the angular size. Hold a match stick at arm's length in line with 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
dock 30 1Sse
L0
Draw 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.
lt
Kmayle 3 llf
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30. Have you ever seen this, or a similar object before. If so give date or dates and location.
M 7
31. Was anyone else with you at the time you saw the object? (Circle One) Yes No
31.1 IF you answered YES, did they see the object too? (Circle One) Yes No
31.2 Please list their names and addresses:
Iudts
24
32. Please give the following information about yourself: 32. Please give the following information about yourself:
NAME
Name Middle Name Middle Name
wel al Oh
ADDRESS
Zone Stote
TELEPHONE NUMBER AGE AGE SEX SEX n
Cbiele 614
Indicate any additional information about yourself, including any special experience, which might be pertinent.
Tabats feam
hoe A f nitisby
bestromanng
oillg Soctoetes
33. When and to whom did you report that you had seen the object?
Day Month Year

when you first saw it. Place a "B" on the compass where you last saw the object.
90° 75°
60°
30
NW NS
2d
15° SW SC
path, a'B path, and slun uny changes in directiqn during the course.
WA to +
180 taurn mayle
•
2. IF there was MORE THAN ONE object, then how many were there? 2
Draw a picture of how they were arranged, and put an arrow to show the direction that they were traveling.

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8.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):
a. None a. Bright moonlight
b. A few b. Dull moonlight
c. Many No moonlight - pitch dark
Don't remember d. Don't remamber
What were the weather conditions at the time you saw the object?
CLOUDS (Circle One): WEATHER (Circle One):
a. Clear sky see 0.Dry
b. Hazy Fog, mist, or light rain
c. Scattered clouds c. Moderate or heavy rain
Thick or heavy clouds d. Snow
e. Don't remember Don't remember
The object appeared: (Circle One): .The object appeared: (Circle One):
Solid d. As a light
b. Transparent b. Transparent e.Don't remember e. Don't remember
c. Vapor
.If it appeared as a light, was it brighter than the brightest stars? If it appeared as a light, was it brighter than the brightest stars? (Circle One): (Circle One):
a. Brighter Brighter c. About the same The abjec ts brightuess abjec ts brightuess
b. Dimmer d. Don't know varied in intensity.
11.1 Compare brightness to some common object:
At its briuhts est it hid the inlonsity of Vonus.
.The edges of the object were:
(Circle One): a. Fuzzy or blurred e. Other
b. Like a bright star
c. Sharply outlined
d. Don't remember
Did the object: (Circle One for eoch question)
a. Appear to stand still at any time? Yes No Don't know
b. Suddenly s speed up and-rush-oway-ot-anytime? Yes. No Don't know
c. Break up into parts or explode? Yes No Don't know
d. Give off smoke? Yes No Don't know
e. Change brightness? Yes No Don't know
f. Change shape? Yos No Don't know
9. Flash or flicker? Yas No Don'tknow
h. Disappear and reappear? Yes No Don't know