Ufology

=__Ufology __=  **__ Definitions __** __Ufology__ - the study of UFOs, especially when regarded as spacecraft from another planet. __UFO__ - any unexplained moving object observed in the sky, esp. one assumed by some observers to be of extraterrestrial origin. The acronym UFO stands for Unidentified Flying Object. []


 * __ Information __**

UFOs, or "Unidentified Flying Objects", are phenomena in the skies that the government has no explanation for. These objects sighted and reported on a regular basis by regular people such as civilians, police officers, pilots, and military individuals. Do they in fact exist? That is yet to be found out. It is a wide spread belief that our government is covering up the facts sorrounding the UFO phenomena. UFO sightings have reports coming from almost every nation. Some countries, however, have more reports than others. In particular, a large number of UFO reports come from the United States, Argentina, Brazil, England, France, Italy, Spain, Belgium, and Russia. By contrast, few reports are received from Mexico, Germany, and India. No one is sure why the number of UFO reports varies from country to country, but cultural, religious, and political factors are probably involved. **__ History __** History of UFOs are dated back before the time of Christ. Carvings in caves are found about wierd flying objects that didn't exist back then. Also, we have found hieroglyphics depicting flying objects (below). These look like helicopters, flying saucers, submarines, and a jet plane.

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**__ Area 51 __** Area 51 is a nickname for a secretive military base located in the southern border of Nevada. This military base's primary purpose is to support development and testing of expiremental aircraft and weapon systems. Since this military base is so secretive, people have come to believe that the government covers up all there UFO study there. Bob Lazar claimed on a Las Vegas television station that he had worked with alien spacecraft at Papoose Lake, south of Area 51. Although americans still aren't sure if this is liable information. []


 * __ Career in Ufology __**


 * Becoming a Ufologist**: There is no official degree for an ufologist but several colleges offer the courses. Many ufologists are also succesful scientists in other fields because it is hard to sustain a balanced life as a Ufologist. To simply become a Ufologist you have to say you are a Ufologist.
 * Colleges offering paranormal investigation classes:**
 * Flamel College in Vienna, Austria
 * Utrecht University in Holland
 * No acredited colleges from U.S. offer classes on paranormal investigation


 * Related courses that can help with becoming a Ufologist**
 * Astronomy
 * Meteorology
 * Atmospheric Physics
 * English (writing will be a big part of this occupation)
 * Criminal Investigation (to help with the investigation process)

__**Bibliography **__ Cook, Ryan. Ufology, Orthoscience, and the Nonspecialist Pubic. March 2, 2009 <[] > The Meier UFO Contactee Case and Ufology. March 4, 2009<[] > Perry Hall Paranormal Research Society. March 5, 2009 <[] > Area 51. March 5, 2009 <[]> The J. Allen Hynek Center for UFO Studies. March 3, 2009<[] >