Question: What is our solar systems galactic position?

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The solar system is located in the Orion Spur of the Milky Way galaxy, which is inclined about 60° to the ecliptic plane of Earth's orbit. The North Galactic Pole is positioned at right ascension 12h 49m and declination +27.4°. The solar system rotates in a manner similar to the galaxy's overall spin, but it does not roll like a wheel; instead, it follows the galactic rotation axis. Visual representations of the Milky Way can help illustrate this orientation. Understanding these positions enhances our knowledge of the solar system's place within the galaxy.
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What is our solar systems galactic position and/or spin?

Or, if our solar system is like a spinning disk - what direction is it turning relative to the disk like rotation of the Milky Way? Is the solar system rotating along a similar axis as the whole galaxy or, is it rolling like a wheel of a car in an end over end manner?

I'm having trouble finding this anywhere on the net. Pictures or video would be nice to find.

Thanks
 
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From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milky_Way#Appearance_from_Earth" …
The plane of the Milky Way is inclined by about 60° to the ecliptic (the plane of the Earth's orbit), with the North Galactic Pole situated at right ascension 12h 49m, declination +27.4° (B1950) near beta Comae Berenices …
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Ah ha! Thank you:-)
 
The unfashionable Western end of the spiral arm, somewhere in the Orion Spur.
 
If you have seen those pictures of the Milky way, you see that it forms a band that moves across the sky (close to vertically). So, from this, you can deduce the plane of the milky way, as viewed by Earth!
 

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