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Originally Posted by umop ap!sdn
But we do have orbit planes for some binary stars (the Hipparcos catalogues have a doubles and multiples annex with orbital information); I just checked a bunch of them at random and a disproportionate number seem to intersect the plane of the galaxy within 20-30° of the galactic center - Sirius B in particular is almost right-on despite its orbit being tilted on its side with respect to the plane of the galaxy.
Not to hijack the thread or anything  ops: but I'd say you may be on to something. |
I've been away from this thread for quite a while. I think you should write a paper on this and include the IRAS figure with it. Cool info!!! Print it upside down since this wouldn't affect the conclusions.