Cruttenden writes:

"Under the current lunisolar theory of precession it is assumed that the earth goes around the sun 359 degree 59 minutes and 10 arc seconds in a Tropical year, the period from like equinox to like equinox, which is equal to 365.2422 rotations of the earth. This is true if you measure the position of the equinox relative to the fixed stars “outside” the solar system but it is not true if you measure the movement of the equinox relative to the sun or moon or other objects “within” the solar system, where the lunar data shows us that the earth goes around the sun a complete 360 degrees in a tropical year. Unfortunately, neither NASA VLBI nor any other official agency measures the earth’s orientation relative to nearby objects, so the paradox goes unnoticed.
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"Ironically, astronomers unknowingly recognize the two different frames at work when it comes to routine calculations within the solar system. For example, when they plot the position of planets or moons within the solar system they use a tropical frame, which by definition excludes precession (Footnote 2) thus no precession adjustment is required or even considered. However, when the position of a star needs to be found you first find the object at a point in time (say J2000) then add precession for each year that has passed since that point."

http://www.binaryresearchinstitute.org/bri/research/evidence/lunarcycle.shtml

Whether that is true or not (and I don't know), my understanding of physics is that any spheroidal object rotating on an axis will precess relative to external gravity (in Earth's case, the Moon, Sun and maybe other planets). If observations can be largely accounted for by this basic principle, I'm not even certain what Cruttenden's alternative is meant to explain. I know he thinks his idea explains observations better, but making numbers work doesn't mean much if those numbers don't correspond to reality.

How is it remotely considered we're a binary star system all of a sudden?

Amateur researchers like Walter Cruttenden have presented a few somewhat coherent proposals, mainly centered around a supposed lack of precession relative to objects in the Solar System, which in turn can supposedly be explained by a moving solar system. A while back, Cruttenden himself actually presented his ideas on the Bad Astronomy forum. As is typical around there, the mods went on a power trip and treated him like a run-of-the-mill woo-woo asserting the existence of Nibiru or reptilian aliens without evidence, but I actually thought he handled himself well, relatively speaking. I also think his ideas are probably crap, and the fact that he can't seem to gain much traction among actual scientists doesn't inspire confidence. He's also had dealings with John Major Jenkins, which severely damages his credibility, even if his ideas have merit.

There's also the old Nemesis debate, of which which Cruttenden's ideas are basically a repackaging.

In any case, a binary companion to the Sun is not impossible; there's just no evidence of any such thing right now. (Unless you count Sedna, and jury's still out on that.)

And prevent the Second Coming.

And then stop all wars.

and give everyone infinite hamster treats.

and stop all natural disasters (effectively killing us all btw)

and fix global warming (oh wait none of the 2012 twits care about this)

ALL HAIL BOO!!!

It's only viewable at sunrise and sunset, apparently?

I… do not… get… what?

What?

Do these people have ANY idea how space viewing works?!

You know, I'm going to say something that isn't something I'd normally say, but I'm kind of hoping Nibiru DOES exist! Why? Because this thing is so damn magical it HAS to be out of a storybook. Then I can figure out how I can get INTO storybooks!

What CAN'T Nibiru do?!

No, seriously, legitimate question. How is it remotely considered we're a binary star system all of a sudden?

"… Not only are you wrong it was a trick question due to IP add-"

"ZOMG SHE WAS SO CLOSE!"

"ALL PRAISE THE PROPHET!"

"SAVE ME!"

"… People, IP addresses can be vie-"

"I KNOW WHEN YOU ALL WILL DIE >:EEE"

"…"

Armageddon kinda looking good right about now with so many idiots.

Northern Europe on the other hand would be as correct as it gets. In fact, there should be atleast two dots from this very same IP;)

I just recently found out that my interrest for this site has rubbed off to my fiancé, whom actually has some posts here (Although I don't think she registered a Wiki for it) that I didn't know of. It really is a small world

Btw, let me get back to you reg. reward. If I can manage to get the 2012:ers to sign my nifty little "property release form" I'd even go as far as split the properties even with you guys=)

I am guessing you are in Northern Europe. If I'm right, do I get a prize?

Anyway, there is an old saying: "You cannot reason a person out of a position they did not arrive at through reason." (or something close to that)

People believe the "intuitive" because it is emotionally comforting for them to do so. As a Christian, I understand. But at least I admit that my personal woo is woo.

I'll admit, the video in it self isn't all that impressing, but the combination of techno crap like Infected Mushroom and yet another Youtube user that have unravelled the darkest secrets out there is quite entertaining. Even more so when you browse through the comments of the video. Even though you can clearly see the second sun "disappear" in the end of the video people still proclaim something that could only be described as the second comming.

So, how come people are so hellbent on proving that we are all going to die even though there is nothing that indicates such a thing? Tired of life, seeking fame or just plain bored? Personally I blame my OCD, but that's just me=)

I had a discussion with a claimed intuitive (like Lieder, according to herself). After debating her for several days I thought I would put her intuition to the test and simply asked her to "intuit" where I was located at the moment. Her guess was somewhere in the Midwest, which was about 4440km wrong. Even so people still believed her. I mean really, she missed my location with sooo much that it was ridiculous and still people consult her on advices on how to surrvive Nibiru

It gets more than a little frustrating in the long run, which really makes it all that more apparent that you guys must have a patience out of this world. Actually, during my stay here I've grown more and more impressed with how you guys handle all claims, and in particular some of mine (I know that I can be incredibly stubborn, and apologize for that). So really, thank you all for all the time you invest in this place and all the patience you have with the likes of me=)