UFO Times Number 7, July 1990

This document is the July 1990 issue of 'UFO Times', a publication of the British UFO Research Association (BUFORA). The issue focuses heavily on the 'crop circle' phenomenon, which had become a major topic of interest and controversy within the ufology community at the time. Several articles discuss the tension between those who view crop circles as evidence of intelligent, non-human activity and those, such as Dr. Terence Meaden, who propose meteorological explanations involving plasma vortices. The editorial emphasizes the need for scientific rigor and warns that the ufology community risks losing credibility by embracing unproven, cult-like theories.

Beyond crop circles, the issue features a report by Patrick Vidal of SOBEPS regarding a wave of triangular UFO sightings in Belgium that began in late 1989. The report details the characteristics of these sightings, including the objects' large size, slow speed, and lack of sound, and notes that over 600 cases had been logged by March 1990. The document also includes an update on the 'ANAMNESIS PROJECT' by Ken Phillips, which uses a witness-based investigative tool to study the life profiles of UFO experiencers, and an article by Thomas E. Bullard analyzing the Hill abduction case, arguing for its subjective complexity.

Additionally, the issue contains 'Skywatcher' and 'Space News' sections, providing updates on astronomical events and the status of the Hubble Space Telescope and the Hipparcos mission. The 'Letters' section highlights the ongoing debate within the community regarding the direction of ufology, with contributors expressing strong opinions on the influence of prominent personalities and the potential for 'stagnation' if the field does not prioritize objective, scientific research. The publication serves as a snapshot of the internal discourse and research priorities of the British ufology community in mid-1990.