Declassified UFO / UAP Document
Project 10073 Record — Duluth, Minnesota, 2 February 1966
AI-Generated Summary
A sighting of an egg-shaped, revolving object in Duluth, Minnesota, on February 2, 1966, was officially identified as a star by the Duluth ADS Direction Center after verification with Canadian AC&W personnel.
This document is a Project 10073 record concerning a UFO sighting reported on February 2, 1966, in the vicinity of Duluth, Minnesota. The observation occurred at 0200Z at the Sioux Lookout location. The witness described a single object that was egg-shaped or resembled a football, displaying red and green colors and appearing to revolve. The object was estimated to be at an altitude of 20,000 to 30,000 feet and was observed in level flight with a slight vapor trail. The report includes a teletype message detailing the observation parameters, including weather conditions and the location of the observers at 50 degrees 05 minutes North, 91 degrees 58 minutes West. The investigation was conducted by the Senior Director of the Duluth ADS Direction Center. After consulting star tables and verifying the observation with Canadian AC&W squadron personnel who were tracking the object via telescope, the official conclusion was that the object was a star.
Object was described as being egg shaped or like a football. Its color was red and green and appeared to be revolving.
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Official Assessment
The object was believed to be a star by the investigating officer.
The Senior Director of the Duluth ADS Direction Center concluded the object was a star after checking star tables and verifying that Canadian AC&W squadron personnel were observing the object through a telescope.