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Mendoza Saturn-Shaped Object Observation

1971-05-24Mendoza, Mendoza Province, Argentina

Painter and professor Julio Suarez Marzal reported a Saturn-shaped object moving agilely, emitting vapor-like material and displaying a short cylindrical protrusion. Dentist Walter Griehl reportedly provided partial independent confirmation.

// LINKED CLASSIFICATIONS:Saturn / Ringed(C-000258)→Scientific & Observational Types(P-000101)→
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Encounter · Hall Volume II Encounter Claim

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CLAIM-952223reported
“Suarez Marzal described a Saturn-shaped object moving to and fro, with vapor-like emission and a short cylindrical protrusion; dentist Walter Griehl reportedly confirmed part of the observation.”
The UFO Evidence, Volume II: A Thirty-Year Report
SRC-009500 · Mendoza Saturn-Shaped Object Observation; uploaded PDF pp. 231-232
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Encounter · Hall Volume II Source Caveat

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CLAIM-952224unverified
“The witness interpreted the short cylindrical protrusion as a 'telescopic viewer.'”
The UFO Evidence, Volume II: A Thirty-Year Report
SRC-009500 · Evidence caveat: Mendoza Saturn-Shaped Object Observation; uploaded PDF pp. 231-232
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Hall Volume II Professionals-and-Citizens Witness Framework · Hall Volume II Source Framework

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CLAIM-952201reported
“Hall presents reports from a wide range of occupationally responsible citizens, including teachers, engineers, business people, security personnel, farmers and tradespeople.”
The UFO Evidence, Volume II: A Thirty-Year Report
SRC-009500 · Professionals and Citizens witness-class framing; uploaded PDF pp. 212-255 · PRIMARY SOURCE
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Hall Volume II Professionals-and-Citizens Witness Framework · Hall Volume II Recurring Feature

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CLAIM-952202reported
“Across Section VI Hall emphasizes structured morphology, low hovering, vehicle effects, animal reactions, directed light, physiological aftereffects and occasional traces/material claims.”
The UFO Evidence, Volume II: A Thirty-Year Report
SRC-009500 · Recurring patterns across Section VI; uploaded PDF pp. 212-253 · PRIMARY SOURCE
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Mendoza Saturn-Shaped Object Observation (1971-05-24): Evidence Dossier & Witness Reports | ANOMALY | ANOMALY UAP Archive & Controlled Vocabulary