Declassified UFO / UAP Document
Project 10073 Record Card — Lakewood, Ohio, 14 September 1958
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AI-Generated Summary
A 1958 sighting report from Lakewood, Ohio, describes a star-like object that was officially identified by ATIC as the star Capella.
This document consists of a Project 10073 record card and an associated teletype report regarding an unidentified aerial phenomenon observed in Lakewood, Ohio, on 14 September 1958. The report was submitted by the 2046th AACSRON in compliance with Air Force Regulation 200-2. The witness reported observing a single object that appeared like a star, roughly the size of a golf ball, with a yellowish glow. The object was observed for approximately 15 minutes, during which it appeared to hover, slowly rise, and move toward the East and Northeast. The witness noted the object climbed from 30 degrees to 45 degrees above the horizon. The report was relayed to the Cleveland ARTC Center by an operations officer identified as 'JW'. The official evaluation conducted by ATIC concluded that the witness had likely observed the star Capella, noting its position at the time of the sighting. The document includes standard military teletype headers and administrative markings, confirming the transmission of the report to various Air Defense Command units.
Obj like a star, size of golf ball, yellowish color w/glow. Seemed to hover & slowly rise, moving to East & Northeast.
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Official Assessment
The observer probably saw the star Capella. Capella at azimuth 25dgr elev rising toward East.
The sighting was determined to be the star Capella based on the object's appearance and movement.
Key Persons
- JWOperations Officer at Cleveland ARTC Center