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J. Allen Hynek

May 01, 1910 - Apr 27, 1986 (75 years old) in Chicago, 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

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UFOs: Investigating the Unknown
Self - Scientific Advisor to Project Blue Book (archive footage)
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Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Man Smoking Pipe at Landing Site (uncredited)
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The Phenomenon
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Out of the Blue
Self (archive footage)

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