J. Allen Hynek, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

J. Allen Hynek

American astronomer

Date of Birth: 01-May-1910

Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, United States

Date of Death: 27-Apr-1986

Profession: astronomer, writer, physicist, astrophysicist, university teacher, academic, ufologist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

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.