J. Allen Hynek

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Birthday

1910-05-01

Deathday

1986-04-27

Place of Birth

Chicago, Illinois, USA

J. Allen Hynek

Biography

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).