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Re investigation of Vulcan's orbital elements offers two sets of possible orbital parameters. Boundary condition for either limits the uncertainty of Vulcan's location and associates it with IRAS object (1732+239). Vulcan may have been this object or within +6.8o/-15.2o in right ascension and +2.81o/-8.94o in declination of it. The probability of fortuitous correlation is about 0.16. Verification of Vulcan's existence can indirectly validate the existence of comet swarms that could soon pass by Earth threatening immense loss of life. Vulcan's astrological aspects at the Dawn Of Mankind indicates a propensity for religious wars and possibly extreme stubbornness in our species. Astronomical events relating to Jesus/Christ and Gotama/Buddha are defined. The two new sets of orbital elements are:
| Parameter | C"EV Orbit | C*EV Orbit | Max. Error | Min Error |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Period (years) | 4969.0 | 5058.7 | +30.4/- 24.3 | +/- 11.5 |
| Orbital Eccentricity | 0.537 | 0.514 | +0.088/-0.035 | +/- 0.0085 |
| Orbital Inclination | 48.44o | 48.38o | +3.12o/-9.05o | +/- 0.23o |
| Longitude of the Ascending Node | 189.0o | 188.6o | +/- 1.3o | +/- 1.3o |
| Argument Of Perihelion | 257.8o | 258.06o | +6.11o/-13.47o | +/- 0.90o |
| Time of Aphelion (years) | 1970 AD | 1970 AD | +/- 1.0 | +/- 1.0 |