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### Unraveling the Mysteries of the Skies
Our project explores the reporting of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) throughout the U.S. UFOs, by their very nature, leave unanswered questions, some of which we hope to explore through this project. With the wealth of information gathered about these phenomena and motivated by the [congressional hearings](https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/26/politics/ufo-house-hearing-congress/index.html) [earlier this year](https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/analysis-whistleblower-testimonies-did-not-change-our-basic-understanding-of-ufos), we wanted to create a resource to understand the data on UFO encounters. Our project addresses three key components to provide this understanding: *when* the encounters happened, *where* the encounters happened, and *what* was encountered.

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### Project Overview
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### What We Do

- **Data Cleaning**: Carefully turning messy reports into insightful data sets.
- **Data Analysis**: Using statistical techniques to uncover trends and patterns in sightings.
- **Visualization**: Presenting our findings through engaging and interactive visualizations.

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### Features

- [**Data Processing**](data_processing.html): Explore the steps taken to transform thousands of UFO sightings into tangible data.
- [**Detailed Reports**](report.html): Dive into our comprehensive reports detailing our findings and analysis.
- [**Interactive Visualizations**](shiny_dashboard.html): Explore interactive maps and graphs showcasing UFO sighting trends.
- [**Meet the Team**](about_us.html): Get to know the team of data scientists and enthusiasts behind this project.

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### Join the Discussion

Are you a UFO enthusiast, researcher, or just curious? <a href="mailto:alien.among.us.p8105@gmail.com">Contact us</a> to discuss your experiences, theories, and insights with a community of like-minded individuals.

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Embark on this journey with us as we delve into the unknown, one data point at a time.

[Resources](https://nuforc.org/)

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