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Orientation of Solar System

Some time ago I figured our solar system was oriented a certain way as it traveled around the galaxy.
I don't even recall how now, but....
Does anyone know of a link or have other info. or opinion?

IMHO
The plane of our solar system is perpendicular to the plane of the Milky Way, and perpendicular to our direction of travel--towards the South.

I suppose that would be the South Pole of the Sun (assuming it roughly aligns with our South Pole) pointing toward our direction of travel around the galaxy.
Do those two perpendiculars define enough of a frame?

Any help will be appreciated.

Thanks,
~SA
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