Reader Mail: Planet X in 2012

A faithful reader writes in:

Dear Dave,

Love the blog...I was hoping you could answer something for me.  I heard that there is a conspiracy by the governments of the world to hide the fact that Planet X will slam into Earth around the year 2012.  Heard anything about this?

Fred

Modesto, CA

Thanks, Fred.  This is new to me so I did some research and have some links for you...

First, Wikipedia has a good overview on the "theory".  Also the website badastronomy.com explains how Planet X would never come as close as Earth.  Finally, the same website has another good overview of this "theory".

I hope that helps, Fred.  Enjoy.