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The Astrology of Space - Matrix Software

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<strong>The</strong> <strong>Astrology</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Space</strong><br />

<strong>The</strong> Sun<br />

<strong>The</strong> Sun is a variable star that is unlike any we know.<br />

It revolves east to west (in the direction <strong>of</strong> the signs <strong>of</strong><br />

the Zodiac -- counterclockwise. <strong>The</strong> equator <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Sun is another fundamental reference plane to which<br />

we could refer all planetary motion. <strong>The</strong> inclination <strong>of</strong><br />

the solar equator to the ecliptic is 7°15' and the<br />

longitude <strong>of</strong> the ascending node to the ecliptic <strong>of</strong> 1950<br />

is 75°04'. Some interesting data about our Sun:<br />

Period <strong>of</strong> synodic rotation 26.75 + 5.7 2 sin in φ d.<br />

Period <strong>of</strong> sidereal rotation (φ = 17°)= 25.38 days<br />

Corresponding synodic period = 27.275 days<br />

Sun's angular velocity (φ = 17°)= 2.865xl0- 6 rad s- 1<br />

Sun's radius = 864934.6 miles<br />

Sun's mass = 1.989(2)x 10 33 g<br />

Mean distance from Earth= 92.9558xl0 6 miles<br />

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