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How J. Allen Hynek Popularized “Close Encounters” and Shifted to Systematic Study of Unexplained Cases in 1972
Learn how J. Allen Hynek close encounters shaped UFO reporting in 1972, from his classification system to systematic independent investigation.
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WITNESSES & UNITS
Dr. J. Allen HynekSENSORS & EVIDENCE
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