PROJECT BLUE BOOK

PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD
1. DATE 2LOCATION 12. CONCLUSIONS
Was Balloon
C Kortok, Cononcticnt 000 Probably Balloon
DATE-TIME GROUP 4. TYPE OF OBSERVATION Possibly Balloon
Local Ground-Visual Ground-Rodar 0 Was Aircraft
00 Probably Aircralt
GMT. 60/01507 AirVisual Air-Intercept Radar Possibly Alrcraft
S. PHOTOS 6. SOURCE a: Was Astronomieel Meteor
Yes 00 Probably Astrenomical
D.No Civilian Possibly Astronomical
7. LENGTH OF.OBSERVATION 8. NUMBER OF OBJECTS 9. COURSE Other.
000 Insufficient Dete for Eveluatien
Unknown
4 seconds one NE to SE
10. BRIEF SUMMARY OF SIGHTING 11. COMMENTS
Very bright, solid, light gray obj. The witness probably saw a meteor
Shaped like a boomerang. Approx of unusual size & brigntness.
l00' across tips & 25' thick.
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AtIC fOrM 329 (REV 26 SEP 52) AtIC fOrm 329 (REV 26 SEP 52)

(Circle One) Yes NG
IF you answered YES, then how far away would you say it was? feet.
NAME
Last Name First Name Middl Name
Noroton, Conn.
Street City Zone State
TELEPH
What is your present job? Physicist,
liead'lecturer at the Edgerton Memorial Planetarinm, stamiord .iuseim
Ag high Ridge Rd., Stamtord, Conn.
Please indicate any special educational training that you have had.
a. Grade school. . Technical school
b. High school (Type) -
c. College B.S. in Civil Engineeri Other special training venin in
d. Post graduate "ihvsieal (tics"
.
42. Date you completed this questionnaire: 3lst Cct. 1952
Day Month Year
Note:- I would like to have at least six (6) sets of these 10
Fairfield County Astronomical
Society fo preparation and for any qualified use one of the mem-
bers.
.
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34. What were the weather conditions at the time you saw the object?
34.1 CLOUDS (Circle One) 34.2 WIND (Circle One)
a. Clear sky aNo wind
Hazy b. Slight breeze
c. Scattered clouds Strong wind
d. Thick or heavy clouds d. Don't remember
.Don't remember
34.3 WEATHER (Circle One) 34.41 TEMPERATURE (Circle One)
a. Dry Cold
b. Fog, mist, or light rain Cool
c. Moderate or heavy rain c. Warm
d. Snow d. Hot
. Don't remember .
.When did you report to some official that you had seen the object?
6th Cct. 1958
Day Month Year
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) Yes No
36.2 Please list their names and addresses: 36.2 Please list their names and addresses:
.Was this the first time that you had seen an object or objects like this? 3. Was this the first time that you had seen an object or objects like this?
(Circle One) (Circle One) Yes Yes) No
37.1 IF you answered NO, then when, where, and under what circumstances did you see other ones? 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 objoct was and what might have caused It?
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3. 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.
B
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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.
B B
1 had to turn to follow it.
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b. In a car c. In open countryside?
c. Outdoors d. Flying near an airfield?
d. In an airplane e. Flying over a city?
. At sea f. Flying over open country?
f. Other _ g. Other
2. What were you doing at the time you saw the object, and how did you happen to notice it?
I was looking at the double cluster in lersc's u th my i :in-
oculars when it sped into my field of view and  manajed to ee: it
there.
IF you were MOVING IN AN AUTOMOBILE or other vehicle at the time, then complete the following questions:
28.1 1 What direction were you moving? (Ci Circle One)
a. North c. East . South g. West
b. Northeast d. Southeast f. Southwest h. Northwest
28.2 How fast were you moving? miles per hour.
28.3 Did you stop at any time while you were looking at the object? 28.3 Did you stop at any time while you were looking at the object?
(Circle One) Yes Yes No
What direction were you ing when you first saw the object? (Circle One)
a. North North c. East East e. e. South g. West
b. Northeast d. Southeast d. Southeast f. Southwest h. Northwest
What direction were you oking when you last saw the object? object? (Circle One) (Circle One) -
a. North c. East •. South g. g, West
b. Northeast b. Northeast d. Southeast d. Southeast f. Southwest h. h. Northwest
from true North and also the number of degrees it was upward from the horizon (elevation).
31.1 When it first appeared:
a. From true North 10 degrees.
b. From horizon _ 70 degrees.
31.2 When it disappeared:
a. From true North 160_degrees.
b. From horizoni5degrees.

a. a
b. Pea h. Baseball
c. Dime 1. Grapefruit
d. Nicket 1. Basketball
•. Quarter k. Other _
f. Half dollor
22.1 (Circle One of the following to Indicate how certaln you are of your answer to Questlon 22.
a. Certain c. Not very sure
b. Fairly certain d. Uncertain
in Perseus, using 7a5o binoculars.
24. In order that you can give as clear a pleture as possible of what you saw, we would like for you to imagine that you could
construct the object that you saw. Of what type materlal would you make How large would it be, and what shape
blaced up in the sky would give the
same appearance as the oblect which you saw. seme appearance as the oblect which you saw.
Material- dull aluminum. Plan view as in #l7. Say 100 fect fect
across the tips, possibly 25 across the tips, possibly 25 feet thick, flying at a height between
one statute and one nautical nautical mile, at a speed of one n mile, at a speed of one mach. mach.

of the obloct that you saw such as wings, protruslons, ote., and especlally exhaust tralls or vapor tralls. Place
an arrow beslde the drawing to show the directlon the oblect was moving.
kca.10-
18. The edges of the object were: 18. The edges of the object were:
(Cirele One): a. Fuzzy or blurred (Cirele One): a. Fuzzy or blurred . Other Other
b. Like a bright star b. Like a bright star
C. Sharply outlined c. Sharply outlined
Don'tremember Don'tremember
19. IF there was MORE THAN ONE oblect, then how many were there? 1 IF there was MORE THAN ONE oblect, then how many wore there?
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8IF you saw the ouject, at NIGHT, TWILIGHT, or DAWN, what did you notice concerning the STARS and MOON?
8.1 STARS (Circle One): 8.2 MOON (Circle One):
a. None .Bright moonlight
b. A fow . Dull moonlight
c. Many (very)) c. No moonlight — pitch dark
d. Don't remomber d. Don't remember
Was the object brighter than the background of the sky?
(Circle One): a. Yes b. No c. Don't remember
(Circle One)a. A mile or more away (a distant car)?)
b. Several blocks away?
c. A block away?
d. Several yards away?
. Other Less than "a"
Did the object: (Circle One for each question)
a. Appear to stand still at any time? Appoar io srana TAy Yes 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 Yas No Don't Know
c. C. Break up into parts or explode? Yes Yes Don't Know
d. Give off smoke? Yes Don't Know
•. Change brightness? Change brightness? Yes Don't Know
f. Change shape? Change shape? Yes Don't Know
g. Flicker, throb, or pulsate? Yes Yes Don't Know
Did the object move behind something at anytime, particularly a cloud?
(Circle One): Yes No Don't Know. IF you answered YES, then tell what IF you answered YES, then tell what
It moved behind:_ It moved behind:-
(Circle One): (Yes) No Don't Know. IF you answered YES, than tell what
it moved in front of:
Milky iay and other stars.
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1. Did the object appear: (Circle One): a. Solld? .Transparent? c. Don't Know.
1. Did you observe the object through any of the following?
a. Eyeglasses No •. Binoculars Yes
. Sun glasses Yes f. Telescope Yes No
c. Windshleld No. g. Theodolite Yes No
d. Window glass Yes No h. Other
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LEX 73w 11N
U. S. AIR FORCE TECHNICAL INFORMATION SHEET
This questionnaire has been prepared so that you can give the U. S. Air Force as much
information as pos nidentified aerial phenomenon that you have observed.
you possibly can. The information that you give will
be used for research purposes, and w regarded as confidential material. Your name will not
be used in connection with any statements, conclusions, or publications without your permission.
Wo request this personal information so that, if it is deemed necessary, we may contact you for
further dotails.
1.When did you see the object? 2. Time of day: -
Hour Minutes
Month (Circle One): A.M or P.M.
3. Time zone:
(Circle One): a. Eastern (Circle One): a Daylight Saving
b. Central Standard
c, Mountain
d. Pacific
. Other
Where were you when you saw the object?
Noroton Noroton Connectiest
Noarest Postal Address Nearest Postal Address City or Town. State or Country
Additional remarks:
5. Estimate how long you saw the object. 5. Estimate how long you so object. O O 1 1
Hours Minutes Seconds
5.1 5.1 Circle one of the following to indicate how certain you are of your answer to Question 5. Circle one of the following to indicate how certain you are of your answer to Question 5.
a. Certain a. Cortain c. Not very sure
b. Fairly certain d. Just a guess
What was the condition of the sky? 6.What was the condition of the sky?
(Circle One): a. Bright daylight d. Just a trace of daylight
b. Dull daylight No trace of daylight
c. Bright twilight Don't remember
7IF you saw the objoct during DA N 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 1. Don't remember

clarification.
I am inclosing a U. S. Air Force Technical Information Sheet
for you to complete. In addition, under remarks on page l0 of the
form, will you please answer the form, will you please answer the following ing questions: questions:
1. Was the angular estimation angular estimation the size made size ough the
binoculars or with the unaided eye? binoculars or with the unaide d eye?
2. If f angular estimate of size was made angular estimate of size was made e through the the glasses,
is this an estimate of a portion of the angular field of vision?
4. Has the witness ever observed a meteor through binoculars?
When the form is completed will When the form is completed will you please forvard I you please forvard it direct to direct to
Air Technical Intelligence Center, Wright-Patterson Air Force Air Technical Intelligence Center, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base,
Dayton, Ohio. They will then complete the evaluation of your sight-
ing and you will be advised of the conclusions.
Many thanks again
1AA0
O HICE MLO ESARE
1A28 OCI SJ
Incl JELAENE J. TACKER
Major, USAF
Executive Officer
Public Information Division
ff1c of Information Services
Noroton, Connecticut
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4. A preliminary analysis of this sighting is that the witness
observed a meteor of uncommon brightness, and probably for the first
time through binoculars. The fact that it was an exceptionally clear
night was also probably a contributing factor.
2 Incls: f H. K. GIIBERT
1. Ltr fr CAP Colonel, USAF
dtd 10 Oct 58 AFCIN-4E
w/2 Incls.
2. ATIC Fm 164
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in the field of the binoculars until was house, le-
above that of
in months. With the binoculars I was able to see Ml3, ill5, M3l, and -
was with me.
May I please have your ir comments?
nd A1. Yours n

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AFOIN-X
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AFOIN-X2
AFOIN-X3
AFOIN-X4
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SAFIS-3, Attn: Maj. Tacker 21 October 1958
FROM: COMMENT NO.
AFCIN-4E4 1
COMMENTS (Lise reverse, 1 necessary) 4E4/Maj. Friend/ac - /Bldg 828
1. The information contained in Mr. letter letter needa needs expansion, and in some expansion, and in some
areas clarification, in order areas s clarification, in order for the Air Technical the Air Technical Intelligend complete
an analysis. an analysis.
2. Suggest ATIC Form #164, U. S. Air Suggest ATIC Form #l64, U. S. Air Force Technical Force Technical Information Sheet be sent
to Mi for for completion and forwarding completion and forwarding directly to the directly the Air Technical Intelligence Air Technical Intelligence
Center.
3. It should be pointed out to Mr that the following additional infor-
mation should be included n the remar e questionnaire:
a. Was the angular noculars or
with the unaided eye?
b. If angular estimate of size was made through the glasses, is this an
estimate of a porti on of the angular field of vision?
binoculars?
d. binoculars?
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Al1O01 HEADQUARTERS
CIVIL AIR PATROL
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
BOLLING AIR FORCE BASE 25, D.C.
SUEJECT: Attached Letter from
TO: Major Larry Tacker
Office of Information Services
Office of the Secretary of the Air Force
Room 40916
Department of Defense
Washington 25, D.C.
1. F Pursuant to the conversation held with
we are inclosing a letter received from dated
October 6, 1958, for your attention.
2. I
FOR THE COMNANDER:
oatill Copt USF KX .
ln Copt USAF
2 Incls 2 Incls fr fr- JAMES W. HICKMAN
1. 1. Ltr fm Mr. Ltr fm Mr. Major USAF USAF
dtd Cct 6, '58 Chief of of Information Services
2. Cy Ltr, Nati Ha,
CAP to Mr.

4. A preliminary analysis of this sighting is that the witness
observed a meteor of uncomnon brightneas. and probably for the first
time through binoculars. The faot that it an exceptionally clear
night was also probably a contributing factor.
2 Incls: 10/22/57
1. Ltr fr CAP Colonel, USAF
dtd 10 Oct 58 AFCIN-4E
w/2 Incls.
2. ATIC Fm 164
Rolet ud u e
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The information contained in Mr Technical
areas clarification, in 1.
Information Sheet be sent
an analysis. Technical Technical Intelligence
direetly to the Air
Suceest
to for ore
Center. that the following
seetion of the questionnsire:
C. ren binoculars?
estinate of a 0
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c.
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20 November 1958
Dear M
The report of an unidentified flying object you submitted
on 6.October 1958 has been evaluated and the official opinicn
of the Air Technical Intelligence Center is that it was a meteor.
The I horn shape was probably created by the spark trail in the
immediate vicinity of the meteor head. The fact that the width
was reported as being greater than the apparent length can be
explained as an irregular shape, tumbling and being oriented such
that its longest dimension was at right angles to its path at the
time of sighting. The angular velocity of 10 degrees per second
reported in conjunction with the other reported information rules
out all but a meteor or satellite. Satellite data excluded this
as a possibility.
Thank you for your interest in this matter.
Sincerely,
LAWRENCE J. TACKER
Major, USAF
Executive Officer
Public Public Information Division Division
Office Office of Information Services
Mr
-Noroton, Connecticut 1AA0
OLLICF'IVEO' ZEBAICE?
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d. Mir education, while technical, indic tes linited
experience in the field of astronomy.
hola iit
H. K. GILBERT
Colonel, USAF
AFCIN-4E
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SAFIS-3, ATTN: Maj. L. J. Tacker 13 Nov. 1958
FROM: COMMENT NO.
AFCIN-4E4 1
COMMENTS (lise reverse, if necessary) 4E4/Maj. R. J. Friend/ac/6 216/Bldg 828
1. The official opinion of the Air Technical Intelligence Center is that
Mr. saw a meteor. The horn shepe was probably created by the spark trail
in the immediate vicinity of the meteor head. The fact that the width was reported
as being greater than the apparent length can be explained as an irregular can xplained as an irregular shape, shape,
tumbling and being oriented such that its longest dimension ht angles to t angles to
its path its path at the time of sighting.
2. The angular velocity of lo degrees per The angular velocity of lo degrees per second reported by by Md
approx approxin teiy panurete, in conjunction with the other reported information rules rete, in conjunction with the other reported information rules
out all but a mete or satellite. Satellite data excluded this as a possibility.
ion are:
a. Surprise.
b. Short time of observation.
c. Initial experience.for v witness observing meteor through binoculars.
It is the opinion of the ATIC that such an experience could startle a person with
more training than that of Mr
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Evaluation of Source Reliability//s M17NE5 P2PREUILL
Anan O SOmE 8604
AliuEUtR. 2.0059125 TM7 11s AxOSREVC 11
7ME OKEd 0 AST01U61Y1511M1TED EXAER1FUC5O
OSTRONOMFRS NAUE PRODABCY AT CNE TIME CR 7HE OIOLEIS
CBSERUEnA TEOR IAIRLLBIUCCLLL1RSCAOTUE VIiU
AID.
Analysis and Conclusions:
n. T11 WITNESS SAW A ME CF UNUSLIAL
SIZE AND BRIEHTNESS. IT 15 BELIFCED 1HAT
THHE 110R√ SA0PE W75 CREATEN BY THE
TRDIL OF SP.D.RKS In THE INNIEDIAIE VICIN07Y
OF THE METEO1 HEO. THE FICT 16167 7 118
WIUTH wis w.s REPORTEO As FSEIVC (0:0752
THAN THIAN THE PPPORFUT RPPORFUT CFUCTH (03£ (00 3
EXPLAINED EXOLAIVED A)5 475 1n IRRECULAK IRRECULAK SMOPE SHOPE iJil1C11 J/ (11
was wMs ORIFUTED SuiCH T HA TI T S T HA T I T S LONCE5T LON1E5T
DIMENSISN DIMEUSISN LV.75 L.75 T RIENT DNCCES DNCCES TO TG
JTS ITS FLIGUT PATH AT A T THE THE TImE OF OF
SIEHTING.
2. BCTIUE FACTC 70 THE
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A. SHRT TIME OF -
B. FIRST USE FOR W.7NESS-
SFEING METEOiR FFTRL
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IN PERSEUS TO BE7A PECASI. MNsue.sR C:COciTy ESTMAIED 1/sEC
Satellite:
Astronomical Phenomena
Meteor, Comet, Planet, etc.
SFCONOONC
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TMAT7 LIZNESS CRSECU E0
PRURABCY ORICI1TEN
CETH COUSIELLATIOVORIES.
Natural Phenomena
SCEFD N2 TMECZZMAT 74
SILBJECT OBSERUEO
BINCCULIES RULED OELT
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The f or Sinocalars, when wearing "ye jlnsses
is close to 5o.
N.D. 1
area. There was no haze cr clouds.
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manoged to keep it
in the field of the binoculars until it WES cut ol: by my house sut-
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while I saw it. it was about l° across the horns, and its speed was
appcared
to be a straight line.
During this period of observing, "Seeing" was the best i've seen
in months. I
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