Project 10073 Record — Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, 17 January 1967

This document contains a record of a UFO sighting report filed by John Zoppi regarding an event on the night of January 17, 1967, in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The witness, who identified himself as an amateur astronomer, reported observing an object near the moon and subsequently taking a photograph with a Polaroid camera. The Air Force, represented by Lt. Colonel George P. Freeman, Jr., responded to the witness on February 28, 1967. The official response stated that the information provided was insufficient for a meaningful analysis. Furthermore, the Air Force challenged the witness's claim that he had observed Jupiter, Mars, and Venus simultaneously. Citing the American Ephemeris and Nautical Almanac for 1967, the Air Force noted that Venus set at approximately 6:00 P.M. EST, Mars rose at approximately 11:50 P.M. EST, and Jupiter rose at 5:30 P.M. EST, making a simultaneous observation of all three planets impossible. The Air Force requested that the witness complete an FTD Form 164 and provide specific technical camera data—including camera type, film type, focal length, lens manufacturer, exposure time, and f-stop—to facilitate a more detailed study. The case file includes five 5x7 photographs, one 3 1/4 by 2 1/2 inch photograph, and one 4x5 negative.