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Old 20-01-2011, 01:49 AM
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Thumbs down Appalling purported Science/Astronomy journalism

Hi All,

If this wasn't so seriously awful, you'd think it a joke. Make sure you have a handful of stematil on hand when you read it. Can't imagine Brad Carter is too impressed having his name associated with such drivel. They even managed to get a mention for 2012 in there.

http://www.news.com.au/technology/sc...-1225991009247

The comparison with Tatooine's "twin-suns" is mind-blowingly bad. Little wonder the level of scientific literacy among the general population is so poor considering they have to read this rot.

"Betelgeuse ... the second biggest star in the Universe". Gosh !

"Yet it's not just a figment of George Lucas's imagination - twin suns are real. And here's the big news - they could be coming to Earth." You're kidding right?

Will someone please take the "author" of this crapology out-back and hit her very hard (and repeatedly) over the back of the head with a cricket bat until she promises to stop.

Rant over ... for now! Really, quite cranky ...



Best,

Les D

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