Close Encounters UFOS Scales By Hynek

By Douglas Anderson


Since the inception of film, there have been many movies made about aliens and flying saucers. When it comes to Close Encounters UFOs, the movie Close Encounters Of The Third Kind is often considered one of the best portrayals of an unidentified flying object and associated experiences. For, a UFO sighting describes an event in which an individual witnesses something unknown in the sky. It was not until 1972 and a book written by J. Allen Hynek's book The UFO Experience: A Scientific Inquiry that the term UFO became so widespread. It should be noted that anything which can not easily be identified is often considered a UFO.

Ufology, often considered an aspect of the paranormal has now become more popular than ever. Whether due to the increased number of sightings, a personal experience, or J. Allen Hynek's book related to close encounters released in 1972, interest has only grown over time.

It was Hynek's scale which was used in the movie Close Encounters of the Third Kind, distributed to theaters in 1977. In fact, the movie was named after the third level of Hynek's scale. Perhaps, this is what made the movie more believable than others.

With regards to Hynek, the scientist generated a six encounter scale map which could be used in identifying different types of UFOs and encounters. The scale is based on different locations and actions of the objects. While not an actor, the scientist also made a cameo in the film.

The six levels are encounters of the first kind in which the craft has radar confirmation. In most cases, these are more reputable reports showing that the objects are real. While this is the case, it should be noted that radar propagation can also be less than reliable.

The second level of a close encounter is an event in which some type of physical interaction is present. Whether the malfunction of a motor vehicle, electronic interference or animals showing strange behavior. At this level, individuals can also experience physiological changes such as heat, discomfort or paralysis. Lastly, this level would also include crop circles and other evidence of a craft having landed whether in the desert or wilderness.

As shown in the movie, Close Encounters of The Third Kind, the third level includes some type of animated being such as robots or humanoids whom seem to be occupants or pilots of a UFO. While the fourth level represents evidence of an abduction of a human by a UFO or occupants. While not referenced, face to face meetings with species from another planet would most likely be represented at this level.

In levels 5 through 7 of Hynek's scale, occupants or a UFO have shared voluntary direct communication with one another. Whereas, at level 6, the death of a human or animal has occurred either due to a failed experiment, abduction or sexual encounter. Whereas, in level 7, a hybrid of alien and human occur for the first time. Whether created by artificial intelligence, or sexual interaction, many believe it will be interesting to see what the future holds with regards to reproduction once the hybrid is joined with a member of the original alien or human species.




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