Labels:text | screenshot | font OCR: THE HYNEK RATING SYSTEM As a tribute to Dr. Hynek, I have proposed that his matrix of Strangeness vs. Probability be effectuated and calibrated as outlined below, and named "the Hynek Scale" or "the Hynek Rating System" in his honor . S: Strangeness The "Strangeness" factor of a case description shall be rated from 1 to 5 as follows: 1 - Explained or Explainable 2 - Probably Explainable, with more data 3 - Possibly Explainable, but with elements of strangeness 4 - Strange; Does not conform with known principles 5 - Highly Strange; Definitely indicative of intelligent guidance Examples : S1 - Aircraft, meteor, etc. S2 - Experimental aircraft; planet or star S3 - Slow, low flying objects in formation S4 - BOL (Ball of Light Phenomena); physical traces S5 - Close Encounters, Abductions, etc. ...