Where is Taurus in Relation to the Sun's Orbit in the Milky Way?

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The discussion centers on the spatial relationship of the constellation Taurus in relation to the Sun's orbit within the Milky Way galaxy. Participants explore both astronomical and astrological perspectives, considering the positions of various celestial bodies and constellations.

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  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant notes that Taurus, as a constellation, does not have a fixed position in the Milky Way since its stars are at varying distances from Earth, and its shape is a product of perspective.
  • Another participant suggests that extending a line in the direction of Taurus would lead towards intergalactic space, away from the galactic bulge.
  • A question is posed regarding which astrological sign points towards the center of the Milky Way when aligned with the Sun at a specific time.
  • In response, Sagittarius is identified as the astrological sign that is closest to the center of the Milky Way, particularly near its border with Scorpius.
  • Another participant elaborates that the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way is located in Sagittarius, and describes a dust cloud that forms a ring around the visible sky, connecting several constellations.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the spatial significance of Taurus and the relationship of astrological signs to the center of the Milky Way. There is no consensus on the implications of these positions, and the discussion remains unresolved.

Contextual Notes

Participants highlight the ambiguity in defining directions in space and the varying distances of stars within constellations, which complicates the discussion of their positions relative to the Sun's orbit.

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Pioneer 10 was heading Taurus, but where is Taurus relative to the suns orbit direction, or relative to the center of the galaxy etc..

I want to know which direction Pioneer 10 was flying, relative to the Suns orbit motion direction.

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Well the short answer is Taurus isn't anywhere. The stars that make up the constellation are all at different distances and places in the milkyway. Its only from our point of view that they appear to make up that particular shape.

That being said, if you extended a line in the direction of that part of the sky (which isn't a very well defined direction...) then you'd be heading out toward intergalactic space as you left the disk. i.e. away from the bulge.
 
Is it possible to ask like this; which astrologic sign is the direction towards the center of the Milky way, when aiming towards the sun middle of that sign at 12 a clock PM
 
Bjarne said:
Is it possible to ask like this; which astrologic sign is the direction towards the center of the Milky way, when aiming towards the sun middle of that sign at 12 a clock PM

Sagittarius, close to where it borders Scorpius.
 
The Milky Way is all around us. The supermassive Black Hole at the center is located in the constellation Sagittarius. The dust cloud makes a ring around the visible sky from Sagittariius thru Cygnus, Cassiopea and Canis Major traveling around the Southern Hemisphere also then back thru to Sagittarius.
 

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