Direction of stars' orbits around galactic center

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Stars in the Milky Way generally orbit the galactic center in the same direction, influenced by the galaxy's gravitational dynamics. The Sun is currently moving toward the star Vega, located in the constellation of Lyra. This movement is part of the Sun's orbit around the Milky Way. The discussion emphasizes the uniformity of stellar orbits within the galaxy. Understanding these orbital patterns is essential for studying galactic structure and dynamics.
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Do all stars in the Milky Way orbit the galactic center in approximately the same direction?
Also, toward which Zodiac constellation is the Sun moving in its orbit?
 
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Alltimegreat1 said:
Do all stars in the Milky Way orbit the galactic center in approximately the same direction?

yes

Alltimegreat1 said:
Also, toward which Zodiac constellation is the Sun moving in its orbit?

it's moving roughly in the direction of the star Vega in the constellation of LyraNOTE: this is all very easy google info :wink:

Dave
 

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