Too many times today I have overheard conversations about "the end of the world", so I felt the need to set the record straight. And let me make this as plain as possible; the world is no more going to end on December 21st 2012 than I am going to sprout wings and fly up Ron Weasleys left nostril. And here is why:
First things first, The Mayan Long Count Calendar. Yes, if we use this, the Mayan long count calendar does indeed end on the 21st December 2012, but after this calendar ends, another one will simply begin. Yes, Mayan mythology does dictate that the universe is destroyed and remade whenever this happens, but why does this somehow signify our imminent doom? None of the other advanced civilizations myths about the end of the world have ever caused such a uproar!
Also, I've heard people mentioning Asteroids and Meteors on collision courses with the Earth, again, this isnt true! There are whole teams of astrophysicists and astronomers screening the night sky for any oblect on a collision course (or a course that could be directed into a collision course, by gravitation influences or other collisions) with the Earth, and those objects are kept under extremely close observation. There are no such objects near the Earth at this point.
Hopefully we can all sleep a little more soundly in our sleep now, and tone down this "end of the world" gubbins. Although, be free to live each day like its your last, and live life to its fullest :)
Happy Stargazing Folks (and sorry again for ranting)
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