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Ufology: UFO Beliefs and Science

Ufology is the study of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) and the phenomena associated with them. Early believers in UFOs divided into two camps - one that took a conservative view and sought to logically analyze sighting reports to validate the possibility of extraterrestrial visitation, and a second camp that coupled ideas of visitation with occult and paranormal beliefs. Both secular and spiritual believers describe UFOs as having abilities beyond known aerodynamic and physical constraints. Scientific acceptance of UFO theories is hindered by the transitory nature of many sightings and the lack of repeat testing, as well as possible hoaxes associated with UFO culture.

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Ufology: UFO Beliefs and Science

Ufology is the study of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) and the phenomena associated with them. Early believers in UFOs divided into two camps - one that took a conservative view and sought to logically analyze sighting reports to validate the possibility of extraterrestrial visitation, and a second camp that coupled ideas of visitation with occult and paranormal beliefs. Both secular and spiritual believers describe UFOs as having abilities beyond known aerodynamic and physical constraints. Scientific acceptance of UFO theories is hindered by the transitory nature of many sightings and the lack of repeat testing, as well as possible hoaxes associated with UFO culture.

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Ufology[edit]

Main article: Ufology
The possibility of extraterrestrial life is not, by itself, a paranormal
subject. Many scientists are actively engaged in the search for
unicellular life within the solar system, carrying out studies on the
surface of Mars and examining meteors that have fallen to Earth.
[14]
 Projects such as SETI are conducting an astronomical search
for radio activity that would show evidence of intelligent life outside
the solar system.[15] Scientific theories of how life developed on Earth
allow for the possibility that life developed on other planets as well.
The paranormal aspect of extraterrestrial life centers largely around
the belief in unidentified flying objects and the phenomena said to be
associated with them.
Early in the history of UFO culture, believers divided themselves into
two camps. The first held a rather conservative view of the
phenomena, interpreting them as unexplained occurrences that
merited serious study. They began calling themselves "ufologists" in
the 1950s and felt that logical analysis of sighting reports would
validate the notion of extraterrestrial visitation.[12][page  needed][16]
The second camp consisted of individuals who coupled ideas of
extraterrestrial visitation with beliefs from existing quasi-religious
movements. These individuals typically were enthusiasts
of occultism and the paranormal. Many had backgrounds as
active Theosophists, Spiritualists, or were followers of
other esoteric doctrines. In contemporary times, many of these beliefs
have coalesced into New Age spiritual movements.[12][page  needed][16]
Both secular and spiritual believers describe UFOs as having abilities
beyond what are considered possible according to
known aerodynamic constraints and physical laws. The transitory
events surrounding many UFO sightings also limits the opportunity
for repeat testing required by the scientific method. Acceptance of
UFO theories by the larger scientific community is further hindered
by the many possible hoaxes associated with UFO culture.[17]

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