Name: J. Allen Hynek
Birthday: 01 May 1910
Deathday: 27 April 1986
Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Known For: Acting
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).
