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How is our solar system oriented in relation to the Milky Way? Is the orbital plane of our planets parallel/perpendicular to the galaxy's plane? Is this constant?

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How is our solar system oriented in relation to the Milky Way? Is the orbital plane of our planets parallel/perpendicular to the galaxy's plane? Is this constant?	83
If humans colonize Mars, will our bodies (circadian rhythm, etc) eventually adjust to the slightly longer day?	17