FLYING SAUCERS
Attached is a report of a meteor like object sighted on 16th October 1952 by Mr. John R. Jennings, employed as an occupational psychologist at DSIR.
In view of this and other similar reports which have appeared in the Press recently, I spoke with Mr. Adams, an astronomer at the Carter Observatory. He stated that the numerous "Flying saucer" reports received at the observatory have all been capable of rational explanation. He has received no information from any international astronomical societies which suggests that the phenomena is anything but natural.
The two foremost authorities on meteors in New Zealand are Mr. Ronald MacIntosh of Auckland and Dr. Elliot of Canterbury University. The latter has a radar installation which plots meteors and Dr. Elliot would no doubt co-operate if requested to give information.
17.10.52.
R. Gossing
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Also attached is a reporting form prepared by the Carter Observatory. The purpose of this form is to obtain information regarding sightings of meteors, etc.
FILE, 23 OCT 1952
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