Is there a DOOMSDAY PLANET named NIBIRU heading our way? Nope!

But what the IF there was? We challenge astronomer & astrophotographer Bob King to play out the RAM-ifications of this Earth SHATTERING scenario, from which we learn a WHOPPING amount of real science!

BOB KING is the author of URBAN LEGENDS FROM SPACE: The Biggest Myths About Space Demystified, where he cuts through the fog of myth to bring the truth behind 51 celestial legends and exposes the scientific truth at their core. EMILY LAKDAWALLA of THE PLANETARY SOCIETY recommended it as one of the best books for kids of 2019. Buy it at your local bookstore or one of the many great online sellers.

Bob has enjoyed the night sky and astronomy since childhood and loves to share his passion through public observing, speaking and writing. He is the photo editor at the Duluth News Tribune, and when the sun goes down you'll often find him photographing the northern lights or fireflies. He writes a frequently updated astronomy blog called Astro Bob and teaches community education astronomy at his local planetarium.

He has also written for Sky & Telescope and Universe Today.

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Keep On IFFin',
Philip & Matt

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Keep On IFFin',
Philip & Matt