UFO Times Number 16, Winter 1991

UFO Times Number 16 (Winter 1991) is a publication of the British UFO Research Association (BUFORA). The issue serves as a comprehensive update on the state of ufology in the United Kingdom and Ireland, featuring research, investigative reports, and organizational news. A primary focus of this issue is the intersection of consciousness, parapsychology, and UFO phenomena. Dr. Serena Roney-Dougal contributes a two-part paper titled 'UFOs, States of Mind and the Pineal Connection,' which explores the role of the pineal gland, melatonin, and altered states of consciousness in the perception of psychic and UFO-related experiences. The issue also highlights the establishment of a BUFORA branch in Ireland, led by Pat Delaney and Anne Griffin. They provide a status report on the challenges of investigating UFO sightings in Ireland, noting the skepticism encountered and the importance of maintaining a professional, empathetic approach toward witnesses. The 'Investigations Diary,' edited by Jenny Randles, summarizes various case files, including reports from 1974 to 1990, covering diverse phenomena such as crop circles, light anomalies, and abduction accounts. The publication also introduces a new, revised BUFORA Sighting Questionnaire (R1 form), designed by Ken Phillips and Alex Keul, which incorporates demographic details and sections on the witness's 'inner world' experiences. Additionally, the issue covers media coverage of UFOs, including the 1991 BUFORA congress, and provides astronomical data for the winter season via the 'Skywatcher' column. The publication maintains a commitment to witness confidentiality and scientific research, as outlined in the BUFORA Code of Practice. The issue concludes with reader correspondence debating the nature of skepticism, the copyright of investigative reports, and the accessibility of historical UFO files.