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J. Allen Hynek

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Birth Date

May 1, 1910

Place of Birth

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Date of Death

April 27, 1986

Biography

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).

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