Scientists may have found Planet X, the mysterious presence that has eluded astronomers

National Post ^ | December 11, 2015 | Sarah Kaplan

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It’s a big, dark presence at the farthest reaches of our solar system, a mysterious force powerful enough to skew the paths of planets in orbit and yet so subtle that it slips undetected past even the most powerful telescopes on Earth. For centuries, it has eluded some of the most brilliant minds in astronomy — some say it even destroyed one. It’s the subject of endless calculations and rampant speculation, crackpot theories and countless hours spent gazing, fruitlessly, at the night sky.

It’s known as Planet X.

And on Tuesday, a group of astronomers said they’d found not just one such presence, but two of them.

[DuncanWaring]

Me.

[SunkenCiv]

Questions Raised About Claims Of Two New Massive Objects Orbiting In Our Solar System
by Christopher Crockett
December 11, 2015
https://www.sciencenews.org/article/it%E2%80%99s-new-planet-it%E2%80%99s-unknown-star-it%E2%80%99s-%E2%80%94-oops
https://www.sciencenews.org/sites/default/files/2015/12/main/articles/121115_cc_not-a-planet_free.jpg
http://esoads.eso.org/abs/2015arXiv151202652L
http://esoads.eso.org/abs/2015arXiv151202650V

[gleeaikin]

How does one prepare for planetary death by building ghost cities????? Obviously if the entire crust were pulled and rearranged, nobody, including the Chinese would be left alive. This GJG is so nutty he can’t even figure that out.

[gleeaikin]

I just opened my drawer under the computer and pulled out my Keuffel & Esser Beginners Slide Rula 4058W. On top of it was a small protractor. Downstairs I have French curves and I think somewhere I may have a Leroy Lettering Set which I used to make graphs for my boss’ journal papers. I even have one or more drafting sets, not as complete is the one shown here. No I am NOT A PACKRAT! heh heh, I just want to be ready for the next Carrington Event.

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2011/03/110302-solar-flares-sun-storms-earth-danger-carrington-event-science/

[Covenantor]

LOL! Carrington event... yes, yes...must use that to explain case equivalent of Pentel .5mm pencil leads,the five Mayline parallel rules, adjustable triangles, protractors, beam compasses, and forty or so Rapidograph pens, Add-O-Meters and...Ready to open design engineering office after The Event. Old Scout - Be Prepared!

[NTHockey]

A lot of tips here that need to be posted to prepper group. I’ve also made an effort to acquire a manual counterpart to every electrical tool I have. I’m also going to increase my stock of WD40 and 3-in-1 oil.

[Covenantor]

...I've also made an effort to acquire a manual counterpart to every electrical tool I have. I’m also going to increase my stock of WD40 and 3-in-1 oil.

Couldn't agree more on the manual tools and the practice to learn to use them safely and efficiently.

Hand saws, learn the difference between a rip saw and a crosscut, makes work effort more efficient using the correct tool. Spend the time on scrap wood to acquire muscle memory and hand eye co-ordination to make a smooth perpedicular cut following a pencil or scribe line. Get layout tools, squares or various types and sizes. Learn how to check them for alignment.

Learn how to use hand planes, from razor sharp blades and how to adjust for squareness and depth of cut, A badly adjusted plane rips chunks of wood and work becomes frustrating in addition to material loss. Different wood characteristics require modifying cuts. Again, practice.

Sharpening tools...learning to file hand saw teeth and setting them correctly can make the difference in butter smooth effort with total control and a struggle with blade binding and jumping. Worst cut I ever inflicted on myself was using a neighbors saw to help him because it seemed to be quicker to use his than walk home and get mine. Blade hit a hidden small knot, jumped and tore my holding hand thumb at the root knuckle down to the bone. You can injure yourself just as bad as with a power tool

NEVER lend out your tools...that's NEVER EVER. If a neighbor or friend hasn't the tool chances are he doesn't know how to use it or care for it. Only exceptions are wrenches. Can't do too much damage if you get them back. Do offer teaching assist though.

I've reached the point where I hate the sound of power tools and now use them only for must do now work. Using the hand tools is more satisfying and very near as quick as dragging a power tool out, setting blade depth, checking blade alignment and setting the tool down in safe spot. 90% of drilling jobs get done with a hand drill that's 80 plus years old that weighs a bit more than a pound.

my two cents. ;>)