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May 01, 1910 Chicago, Illinois, United States Died on 27 Apr 1986 (aged 75)
American astronomer
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About J. Allen Hynek
- Josef Allen Hynek (May 1, 1910 – April 27, 1986) 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 consecutive projects: Project Sign (1947–1949), Project Grudge (1949–1952), and Project Blue Book (1952–1969). In later years he conducted his own independent UFO research, developing the "Close Encounter" classification system.
- He was among the first people to conduct scientific analysis of reports and especially of trace evidence purportedly left by UFOs.
