UFO seen in Mojave Desert in 1952

Summary

In September 1952, a witness in the Mojave Desert observed a mysterious object that rapidly changed colors. The object, described as round and shiny, crossed the sky before suddenly descending. The witness, traveling toward Reno, observed it for an hour using a telescope he had in the car. The object cycled through shades of silver, gold, red, and lavender, sparking curiosity. The report, under Project 12473, was submitted by a military officer and reviewed by the Air Force. Although the witness denied it was an aircraft, the detailed description and sky observations raised unanswered questions.