User:CometEncke

Comets are in unstable orbits that evolve over time due to perturbations and outgassing. Given Encke's low orbital inclination near the ecliptic and brief orbital period of 3 years, the orbit of Encke is frequently perturbed by the inner planets.

This user's name has proved to be surprisingly apt, as the following table shows:

If I were to impact the earth, released energy would be something like 1021 or 1022 Joules. Not to worry though, the Tsar Bomba was 2.1*1017 Joules. The numbers "17" and "21 or 22" are pretty close. A few more powers of 10 is not a big deal.

Solution to a common WikiProblem
How to handle it if data disagree with models you happen to like:

1. If possible, simply ignore the offending data. Go out of your way not to notice them.

2. If that proves difficult, try insulting, yelling at, or otherwise denigrating anyone who points to the data.

3. Another idea that is often helpful is to look for data which address a slightly different issue, in a way that appears to be favorable to your models. Don't worry about the "slightly different issue" part. Just ignore it. Instead, point loudly to the "friendly" data. This is particularly helpful when combined with the previous suggestion. Listeners who want to believe you will not notice that you are actually addressing a different question.

4. If that doesn't work, you should still insist at all costs that the models are correct. Don't worry, there will be others who have their own reasons for agreeing with you.