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Colin Andrews | |
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| Born | 1946 (age 78–79) |
| Alma mater | Eastleigh College |
| Occupation | Electrical engineer, Researcher, Author |
Colin Andrews (born March 7, 1946) is a British electrical engineer[1][2][3][4] and researcher who has studied crop circles and related unexplained phenomena since the early 1980s[5] He co-founded an organization focused on crop circle research and has contributed to public awareness of the subject through books and media appearances.[6]
Early life and career
[edit]Colin Andrews is a British electrical engineer[2] who became involved in the study of crop circles in the early 1980s.[5][7] In 1983, he reported observing an unexplained crop formation in Hampshire.[3][4] The following year, he joined with other researchers to establish a group known as Circles Phenomenon Research (CPR)[8] to document and examine crop circle reports. Early work by the group included collecting field data and collaborating with individuals such as Pat Delgado and Busty Taylor.[3]
Research into crop circles
[edit]Andrews' interest in crop circles began in the early 1980s, when he observed a complex formation resembling a Celtic Cross in a wheat field near Cheesefoot Head, Hampshire.[8] This observation marked the start of his investigation into crop circles, patterns created by flattened crops that had been reported sporadically for decades but became widely publicized during the 1980s.[8][9][10]
In 1989, Andrews co-authored Circular Evidence with Pat Delgado,[7] which presented their research on crop formations. According to a 2009 article in The Guardian, both Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh expressed interest in crop circles,[11] with the Duke reportedly subscribing to a newsletter authored by Andrews.[12]
Scientific and public reception
[edit]The crop circle phenomenon has been met with skepticism in the broader scientific community. Notably, in 1991, Doug Bower and Dave Chorley admitted to creating many crop circles as hoaxes using simple tools, casting doubt on claims of non-human origin.[13][3] In 2002, Andrews related the result of a two-year investigation into hoaxing, estimating that about 80% of crop circles are human-made.[13][14] He maintains that the remaining formations could not be fully explained by hoaxers alone, nor can the reports of associated anomalies.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Andrews, Colin | Encyclopedia.com". www.encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 2025-06-21.
- ^ a b Pinchbeck, Daniel. "Wheat Graffiti". Wired. ISSN 1059-1028. Retrieved 2025-06-21.
- ^ a b c d e Wilson, Peter (2022-06-12). "Crop Circles Were Made by Supernatural Forces. Named Doug and Dave". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2025-06-21.
- ^ a b Hayley, Julia (1990-02-11). "Mysterious Field Patterns Have Scientists Going in Circles in the Snow". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2025-06-23.
- ^ a b "BBC News | SCI/TECH | Magnetic 'solution' to crop circle puzzle". news.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 2025-06-21.
- ^ "World Genesis Foundation News". www.worldgenesis.org. Retrieved 2025-06-21.
- ^ a b Colin Andrews, Pat Delgado Circular Evidence: A Detailed Investigation of the Flattened Swirled Crops. Phanes Press, 1991. ISBN 0-7475-0635-3
- ^ a b c "Crop Circles | Psi Encyclopedia". psi-encyclopedia.spr.ac.uk. Retrieved 2025-06-21.
- ^ Gibbs, Geoffrey; Gregory, Sally James (2000-11-07). "Fined - for running rings round crop circles". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2025-06-23.
- ^ Northcote, Jeremy (1 February 2011). "Spatial distribution of England's crop circles" (PDF). Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
- ^ Association, Press (2009-01-24). "Crop circle hunt at Sandringham". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2025-06-23.
- ^ "The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh 'take an interest' in crop circles, says private secretary". The Telegraph. 2009-01-23. Retrieved 2025-06-23.
- ^ a b "Some crop circles 'created by magnetic fields'". The Independent. 2000-08-09. Retrieved 2025-06-24.
- ^ "It's harvest time for crop-circle hype". NBC News. 2002-08-02. Retrieved 2025-06-24.