The Betty and Barney Hill case is one of the most well-documented and debated UFO encounters in history. The encounter also gave us Earthlings, a sneak-peak at what looks like hand drawn directions to navigate space. Judging by the simplicity of the map, it looks look like the interstellar equivalent of someone yelling, “Take the first left after the giant nebula!”
Let’s take a deeper dive into this “stellar” piece of navigation.
Point 1 (Zeta Reticuli): This is without doubt the big hub of the map. Think of it as the Times Square of space which is a bit crowded, but a great landmark.
Points 2 and 3: Direct routes from Zeta Reticuli. These scream efficiency. Definitely the kind of hyperspace lanes you’d want to take if you hate stopping for space gas.
Point 4: This one's a cul-de-sac of the galaxy. You reach there and realize there’s nothing but a wormhole rest stop, and turn around.
Points 5 through 9: We think these might just be alien coffee shops or space motels. Great for pit stops, though.
For those who are planning to visit, here are some Alien Yelp Reviews to help you decide on the right stop for you-
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Zeta Reticuli: ★★★★★
“Central, great vibes, and the warp lanes are so smooth.” Zargle -
Point 5: ★★☆☆☆
“Too many rogue asteroids. Had to dodge a comet just to park!” Luminara -
Point 9: ★★★☆☆
“Decent food, but the aliens here talk way too much about their advanced laser tech.” Drofnar
We think Betty Hill’s map deserves a spot in history. Not only is it evidence of extraterrestrial encounters, but it is also proof that even advanced beings sometimes rely on… hand-drawn directions.
So next time you’re lost on Earth, just remember that if Betty can navigate the cosmos with a few dots and lines, you can handle Google Maps. Probably…