[higginsdj]

I'd just like to point out that this is a 'vent'. I deal with Binary asteroids and their observation on a regular basis over the past decade so I know a little about them.

Recently I saw a couple of professionals (out of reputable organisations) publish results of their observations of an NEO stating that they had uncovered possible binary nature. When I look at the data that they present there is not a chance of being a binary and their results point very specifically to data calibration issues instead. (I'd also like to point out that I raised my concerns with 'my' pro experts and they agree with my interpretation)

Of course I can not rebut these findings in the professional forums as I have no professional affiliations.

Wouldn't you love to just slap some of these guys on the sides of their heads and say 'what are you thinking'?

And I just read the Fraud in Science post - I think "Wishful thinking" is quite prevalent here!

Cheers