Feature: Somebody Else Is On The Moon — George H. Leonard (PDF)
Key Themes
- Human perspective shift: How awareness of other humans off-world would alter self-conception and collective priorities.
- Ownership and sovereignty: Questions about who "belongs" in space and how terrestrial legal/political frameworks apply.
- Cultural reflection: Space as a mirror for Earthly biases, aspirations, and conflicts.
- Technological mediation: The role of media and scientific narrative in shaping public perception of space endeavors.
- Ethical implications: Responsibilities toward any non-Earth environments and future human settlers.
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4. The "Baum" Connection
Leonard frequently cited the work of Vito Sacchinelli (alias "Baum"), an Italian engineer who analyzed classified NASA telemetry tapes. The PDF versions often include appendices and letters between Leonard and Baum that were omitted from later abridged printings.
The Legacy of George H. Leonard
Despite being mocked by the mainstream media in the 1970s, Leonard’s work has aged interestingly.
Today, respected scientists talk about "Peak Crater" (a strange, flat-topped mountain on the Moon) and "Transient Lunar Phenomena" (flashes of light and color on the surface). While NASA still rejects alien structures, the idea of lunar industrial activity has moved from utter ridicule to fringe plausibility.
Moreover, with the Artemis program aiming to return humans to the lunar south pole, interest in "Who was there first?" has exploded. Leonard’s book is a foundational text for the "Ancient Aliens on the Moon" subgenre.
He died in the early 1990s, but his question remains haunting: If we didn't build those structures, somebody else is on the moon.
The Thesis: What Leonard Claimed to Find
The central thesis of Somebody Else Is On The Moon is startlingly direct: The Moon is not a dead, barren rock. It is an occupied—or at least utilized—celestial body.
Leonard did not necessarily argue for "little green men." Instead, he proposed that there was evidence of immense, ancient, or possibly current industrial activity. Using photographic enhancement techniques (zoom, contrast adjustment, and collage), he identified what he believed were:
- The "Structures": Leonard pointed to photographs of the lunar surface that showed lines, angles, and geometric shapes that do not occur in nature. He specifically highlighted a massive "bridge" or "arc" that appeared to span a crater, as well as a structure he called "The Castle" —a massive, ziggurat-like formation with straight walls and right angles.
- The "Girders" and "Trusses": Across the Mare (the dark "seas" of the Moon), Leonard claimed to see a web-like network of crossbeams, similar to the support structure of a suspension bridge or an oil derrick. He argued these were too regular to be tectonic fractures.
- The "Trackways": Perhaps his most compelling argument was the existence of parallel lines cutting across craters and mountains. He argued these were "monorails" or transport tracks, connecting various domed structures.
- Moving Machinery: This is where Leonard goes full-throttle. He claimed that by comparing photographs taken hours or days apart, he could see that certain objects had moved. He identified a "crab rover" and other mechanical apparati that were not part of the Apollo landings.
Leonard’s conclusion was that NASA knew about this. He alleged that the astronauts were instructed to avoid these areas and that the public was fed a censored selection of images. He believed that the "official" story—that we went to the Moon, picked up rocks, and left—was a cover for a reconnaissance mission to spy on an extraterrestrial presence.
