Doomsday dec21,2012 - from physicists perspective

In summary, the conversation discusses the idea that the end of the Mayan calendar on December 21, 2012 signifies the end of the world. However, the group agrees to leave predictions and prophecies aside and focus on the astronomical information surrounding this date. This includes the winter solstice, the sun's pole shift, the earth's wobble finishing, the sun being in the center of the Milky Way, and the presence of supermassive black holes in the center of the galaxy. The group also questions if anything would happen if the sun were to go to the center of the Milky Way and if this has happened before, with sources and reasons provided to debunk this idea. They also address the influence of the History Channel and
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Hi guys,

Its been said that dec21,2012 is the end of mayan calendar and the end of world.Let us leave the predictions of some calendars and prophets.but,i heard some astronomical information about dec21,2012.they are

1. winter solstice
2. Sun's pole shift
3. Earth's wobble finishes on 2012
4. Sun in the center of milky way
5. Supermassive black holes in the center of milkyway

would anything happen if sun goes to center of milkyway as there are supermassive black holes. didn't this happen earlier?didn't sun go to center of milkyway earlier and escape from black hole?

http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap021018.html
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2005/11/1102_051102_black_hole.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galactic_Center
http://www.mpe.mpg.de/ir/GC/index.php
http://arxiv.org/abs/astro-ph/0502129

i thought you guys can give correct information about dec21,2012 so posted here.are the information above true.i want to know what you guys think with reasons.
 
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Its bull*. You've obviously been brainwashed by watching too much History Channel, specifically the show where to say Nostradamus predicts the world ends in 2012 because of "special" alignment that occurs with the center of the galaxy, sun, and the 13th zodiac sign (or something like that). This is more astrology than astronomy.

The sun won't "go" to the center of galaxy. Our solar system is on the outer spirals of the milky way. I think you're referring to an alignment with the galactic equator or something like that.
 
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This is such utter nonsense that I don't even know what to say.

Forget about it!
 

FAQ: Doomsday dec21,2012 - from physicists perspective

1. What scientific evidence supports the idea of a doomsday on December 21, 2012?

There is no scientific evidence to support the idea that a doomsday event will occur on December 21, 2012. This date was based on a misinterpretation of the ancient Mayan calendar, which does not predict the end of the world.

2. Is there any astronomical event that could cause a doomsday on December 21, 2012?

No, there is no astronomical event that could cause a doomsday on December 21, 2012. The alignment of planets or other celestial bodies on this date does not have any significant impact on Earth.

3. Could a shift in Earth's magnetic poles lead to a doomsday on December 21, 2012?

While the Earth's magnetic poles do shift over time, there is no evidence to suggest that this will lead to a doomsday event on December 21, 2012. The shift in poles is a gradual process and does not happen suddenly.

4. Is there a possibility of a catastrophic natural disaster on December 21, 2012?

There is always a possibility of a natural disaster occurring, but there is no evidence to suggest that December 21, 2012 will be any more or less likely to experience a catastrophic event. Natural disasters are unpredictable and can happen at any time.

5. Can the Large Hadron Collider or other scientific experiments cause a doomsday on December 21, 2012?

No, the Large Hadron Collider and other scientific experiments do not have the capability to cause a doomsday event on December 21, 2012 or any other date. These experiments are carefully controlled and have undergone extensive safety checks to ensure the protection of both humans and the environment.

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