J. ALLEN HYNEK

BIRTH AND DEATH

Birth: 5/1/1910     Death: 4/27/1986

OCCUPATION

scientist

BIOGRAPHY SUMMARY

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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WHY THEY MATTER

J. Allen Hynek was intellectually unique for his ability to bridge the worlds of academia and popular culture through his work as a respected astronomer and a pioneering ufologist. He played a key role in shaping the scientific investigation of UFO phenomena by serving as a scientific advisor to multiple U.S. Air Force projects on the subject. Hynek's efforts to bring a methodical and analytical approach to the study of unidentified aerial phenomena helped to legitimize the field and pave the way for further research into the unknown.

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