Daylight sighting of a “mile-long” cigar-shaped UFO filmed by Tim Edwards in Salida, Colorado, 1995
Analysis Summary
Tim Edwards
Contact Experience Triad
The Encounter
Tim Edwards was working on his new home in Salida, Colorado, with his six-year-old daughter, Brandy, on August 27. Brandy pointed out something in the sky, which caught Tim's attention. He saw a long, pencil-like, aluminum foil triangle object moving erratically. Tim recorded the object for over an hour, and his father also witnessed it. The object appeared to be about a mile long and was high in the sky. Tim described seeing lights and windows on the craft. After the encounter, Tim was convinced it was a craft from another world and shared his experience with local media. The sighting attracted attention from UFO watchers and was analyzed by labs, but Tim felt confident in what he saw without needing further proof.
Program Intelligence Analysis
The video discusses a UFO sighting in Salida, Colorado, where Tim Edwards and his daughter observed a large, cylindrical object in the sky. The sighting was captured on video and analyzed by experts, leading to claims of its extraterrestrial origin.
Tim Edwards is convinced that the object he observed is a craft from another world.
Tim Edwards
“I am 100 convinced this is a craft from another world; there's no doubt in my mind.”
Jim Delatoso
The object observed was about a mile long and appeared as a long pencil-like aluminum foil triangle.
Tim Edwards is 100% convinced that the object is a craft from another world.
The object was analyzed by computer scientist Jim Delatoso, who confirmed it was a very large object at a high altitude.
Witnesses reported similar sightings of cylindrical-shaped crafts in nearby locations.
Encounter Context
Factual Detailsnear Tim Edwards' restaurant
Salida, Colorado, united_states
local media and authorities investigated, resulting in news coverage
Encounter Research Breakdown
Phenomenological AnalysisThe account provides a detailed first-person observation of a UAP, including specific descriptions of the object's appearance and behavior. However, while there are some corroborative elements, such as additional witnesses and media coverage, the evidence lacks independent verification and relies heavily on the witness's personal conviction.
The experiencer and his daughter noticed an unusual object in the sky while spending time outside.
“Brandi started saying you know Daddy's or something up in the sky”
The experiencer used binoculars to observe the object in detail, describing its shape and movement.
“I looked up and the sun was just on this side of the gutter here”
The craft eventually left the area after being observed for an extended period.
“when the crap left the area I was on the phone with Peter Davenport”
Observed a large, cylindrical object with lights and windows
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Five Observables (4/5)
The craft was described as a large, cylindrical object with lights and a double row of rectangular windows, moving erratically in the sky.
The encounter was unique due to the detailed video documentation and the large size of the craft, estimated to be about a mile long.
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Tim Edwards
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