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J. Allen Hynek

J. Allen Hynek

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May 1, 1910 — April 27, 1986Chicago, Illinois, USA

Josef Allen Hynek was an American astronomer, professor, and ufologist. He is perhaps best remembered for his UFO research. Hynek acted as scientific advisor to UFO studies undertaken by the U.S. Air Force under three projects: Project Sign (1947–1949), Project Grudge (1949–1951), and Project Blue Book (1952–1969).

Known for

The Phenomenon
2020

The Phenomenon

Self (archive footage)

Out of the Blue2003

Out of the Blue

Self (archive footage)

UFOs: 50 Years of Denial?1997

UFOs: 50 Years of Denial?

Himself

Close Encounters of the Third Kind1977

Close Encounters of the Third Kind

Man Smoking Pipe at Landing Site (uncredited)

UFO's Are Here!1977

UFO's Are Here!

Self