What are ufos?

 What are ufos? UFOs, or Unidentified Flying Objects, are a broad category of objects observed in the sky. The word UFO is typically used to refer to claims of visitation by alien spacecraft, but in some cases, it refers to other phenomena such as ghosts and angels.

Most UFO sightings are attributed to astronomical objects such as meteors, satellites or very bright planets that were misidentified due to conditions like high altitudes at night or low light levels. Some reported UFO sightings are hoaxes or cases of mistaken identity, and a small percentage are proven to be deliberate fabrications. Reports of extraterrestrial alien abduction have also been attributed to various psychological and physiological factors.

People sometimes claim to witness UFOs. Countless photos exist, and physical evidence is invariably anecdotal and generally unconvincing to mainstream scientists. Some have said there is evidence that some UFOs are of alien origin, and others say there is no credible evidence that this has ever occurred...

UFOs have been the subject of speculation throughout history. One early description was by the Roman poet Ovid, who reported seeing a UFO in a dream of his at night after a shower. In Chinese history people on occasion saw "cloud dragons" that were thought to be alien spaceships (see also Flying She-Dragon). The ancient Greeks and Romans had elaborate creation myths revolving around flying objects that could take common forms, for example, as animals or aircraft. There are various reports from medieval Europe and Asia of travelers describing their visits to the abodes of fairies or demons who were apparently able to control fire as they flew through the sky.

Several scientific studies have attempted to determine the true source of UFO sightings. These include the books "Scientific Study of Unidentified Flying Objects" by E.U. Condon and "The UFO Enigma: A New Review of the Physical Evidence" by J.S. Spencer, as well as several government-funded studies, such as Project Blue Book, Project Sign and Project Grudge in the United States, and the Robertson Panel in Canada (all now defunct).

The history of United States UFO reports dates to 1947, and there have been numerous international UFO incidents in recent years. Due to the lack of solid evidence, this topic continues to generate interest, and many people regard UFOs as a modern mystery.

The terms "Unidentified Flying Object" (UFO) and "Unidentified Aerial Phenomenon" (UAP) were coined by the American astronomer Edward J. Ruppelt in his book "The Report on Unidentified Flying Objects" in 1951. Ruppelt was also responsible for many of the early investigations into UFOs, especially those related to Project Blue Book.

Research into UFO reports has been conducted by both the mainstream scientific community and by independent organizations such as the Center for UFO Studies (CUFOS) and the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON).

The scientific community tends to conflate the term UFO with the term unidentified flying object as used by the public. Since there is no commonly agreed upon definition of either term, academic debate still continues over their true meaning.

UFO literature focuses on the purported physical evidence of UFOs, which includes photographs and "close encounters" involving alleged alien craft. Flying saucer enthusiasts have claimed that UFOs are spaceships, while some UFO literature has suggested that they might be biological creatures from other planets. Proponents of this belief cite many anomalous features in UFO photographs and video as proof for their claims. "Close encounters" consist of alleged cases in which people claim to have seen an alien spacecraft and been subjected to mind control or mind reading techniques.

In conclusion, there aren't many aliens, but there are UFO's that have been seen throughout history. They come and go as they please, but it is not confirmed if they were real or fake. There are so many people who claim to have contact with aliens. Most of them are hoaxes or cases of mistaken identity. Through the years there have been thousands of reports. Some reports are very detailed and others are very vague. Some get reported in newspapers and some don't make the news at all.

What makes a UFO report credible? Well according to Steven Jansen, ufos can be identified by 1.) Physical evidence 2.) Testimony by more than one person 3.) Recent sightings that have occurred within the last 50 years 4. UFO sightings considered credible by at least two different experts.

Another thing that makes a UFO report credible is that there are no earthly explanations for it. For example, a plane flying overhead can be mistaken for a UFO if it is not seen clearly and in the correct light. The same applies to weather balloons and meteors. Many people in the past thought that they were witnessing a UFO but after further investigation they found that there was an explanation for this object being in the sky.