DR. NATHAN INTERVIEW

 

Message number 2852 in "ParaNet UFO"

Date: 06-01-91  06:11

From: Sheldon Wernikoff

To:   All

Subj: DR. NATHAN INTERVIEW

On Friday, 05-31-91, I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr.

Robert Nathan at JPL in regards to the continuing saga of the Gulf

Breeze photos. Nathan has analyzed several original negatives,

utilizing microscopy, computer digitization and image enhancement,

along with multiple density printing to arrive at the following

conclusion: He has no definitive proof of a hoax, but the data are

consistent with images from double exposures. Nathan does not feel

that the GB images are from real UFO's.

     When asked why he felt the GB photo controversy continues to

this day, Nathan replied in one word "Money". In my (SW) opinion,

that is one of the major reasons Dr. Bruce Maccabee continues to

defend the authenticity of the photos. He receives a fee for each

conference or symposium he attends. When I asked Nathan why he

never speaks at ufology conferences, he responded that he has only

rarely been invited. He stated that most attenders want to hear the

pro, not the con.

     Dr. Nathan also explained that he has asked both Walters and

Maccabee for more original negatives to analyze, but he has

received only duplicates. Apparently, they are witholding requested

materials. He is particularly interested in looking at the negative

containing the three hovering craft shot at dawn.

     He has recently received some new negatives from Tommy Smith's

father, but does not have any analyses completed on these as yet.

     I also questioned Nathan on his opinion of Vallee's "Photo

Analysis of an Aerial Disc Over Cost Rica", but he had no knowledge

of that negative.                                                 

     In closing, I find Dr. Nathan to be a most sincere, accessible

and open minded individual, who's main concern is discerning the

truth. It is encouraging to note that although always extremely

occupied with his position at JPL, Nathan will make time for all

who are seeking answers.

     Those of you having further questions for Dr. Nathan may write

to him at the following address:

 

Robert Nathan, Ph.D.

c/o Jet Propulsion Laboratory

California Institute of Technology

4800 Oak Grove Drive

Pasadena, California       Include S.A.S.E. and a daytime phone #

 

                     Sheldon

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