J. Allen Hynek
- Born
- 1 May 1910 (75 years old)
- Died
- 27 April 1986
- Place of birth
- Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Gender
- Male
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).
