The Astrology of Space - Matrix Software

The Astrology of Space
Invariable Plane of the Solar System
The Invariable Plane of our solar system passes
through the center of gravity of the solar system and
is independent of the mutual perturbations of the
planets. It is called "invariable" because it remains
unaltered, regardless of any and all motions within the
planetary system. It is a plane through the center of
mass, perpendicular to the orbital angular-momentum
factor. This factor is made up of the angular
momentum arising from orbital revolutions and from
axial rotations.
As one planet decreases its eccentricity and
inclination (over very long time periods), one or more
orbits must at the same time be increasing their
eccentricities and inclinations, whereby the total
amount of eccentricity and inclination remains
constant. Jupiter and Saturn largely determine the
invariable plane, since they are the largest and
heaviest of the planets. There has been some thought
given to using the invariable plane as a fundamental
reference plane on which to study planetary
configurations. The center of mass of the solar
system moves, with respect to the inertial system of
reference, in a straight line with constant speed
through space in a 250-million-year orbit or circle
around the galactic center. The northern node of the
invariable plane to the ecliptic is 107°03'46.99" in
longitude (1950.0) with an inclination of 1°34'50" to
the ecliptic plane. Thanks to Charles A. Jayne, Jr. for
his research on this subject.
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