Project 10073 Record — Indianapolis, Indiana, 16 September 1966

This document contains the Project Blue Book file for a sighting reported in Indianapolis, Indiana, on September 16, 1966. The witness, a male of high school age, reported observing a single, gold-colored, circular object for approximately 15 minutes. The witness described the object as appearing like the sun reflecting off a mirror, noting that it paused as if searching for something on the ground. The witness reported no sound, no smoke, and no vapor trails. The sighting was initially reported via a long-distance phone call, after which the Air Force sent a questionnaire (FTD Form 164) to the witness for completion. The witness completed the form on October 4, 1966, providing details on the object's appearance, motion, and the weather conditions, which were described as clear and dry. The official Air Force conclusion, signed by Major Hector Quintanilla, Jr., identified the object as the star Capella. The evaluation noted that while the observer reported movement, such perceptions are common with astronomical observations. The file includes the original Project 10073 record, the witness's completed questionnaire, and a follow-up letter from the Air Force requesting further information.