Bad astronomy spurs good laughter

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The discussion highlights the decline of interest in the Planet X forum as the predicted deadline has passed. Despite this, there remains a persistent presence of planetary conspiracy theories, with enthusiasts continuing to speculate about hypothetical planets like Planet Y and Planet Z. The conversation notes the frequency of false alarms surrounding these theories, yet they continue to attract attention. The humor in the situation is acknowledged, as the absurdity of ongoing conspiracy theories provides entertainment. Overall, the fascination with such topics persists despite a lack of credible evidence.
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Re: Planet X,
http://www.knoxnews.com/kns/outdoors/article/0,1406,KNS_326_2021207,00.html
 
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Originally posted by russ_watters
www.badastronomy.com They have a forum dedicated to Planet X, but understandably its dying - we're past the deadline.

Yes, but there is no shortage of planetary conspiracists, and there's always room for Planet Y and Planet Z and... :wink:
 
It's amazing how many false alarms there have been, and yet people keep dreaming up more of these things.
 

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