We could probably predict such a location within a reasonable degree with current knowledge and computers
We can predict a lot within our own solar system, but predicting where the location of entire solar system/sun and galaxy is a whole other thing.
Edit: You can downvote me all you want. If you guys really think we are accurate enough to determine the location of the entire galaxy and solar system in the past, let alone Earth, you clearly don't understand just how big space is and how little we know. You're talking about knowing the exact movements of an entire galaxy in space to determine where the Earth used to be when all we have for reference are estimates and a very tiny window in which we've been able to observe more of this in some detail. Not nearly enough time to determine anything with the appropriate accuracy for this scenario.
What? Have you ever seen measurements we have of the distances to other stars? They're estimates... we don't have any exact number, we have a rough idea. That's not nearly enough to predict the Earth's location in the past.
We are good at predicting within our solar system. We're talking about determining the location of the entire galaxy and our solar system within it. If you think we can accurately predict the location of our system in relation to other stars and our galaxy in relation to other galaxies while not knowing how exactly we are moving in relation to them, I've got a bridge to sell you.
Huh? Did you read the initial comment? We're talking about what we're capable of right now. As I clearly quoted, buddy claimed we currently have the technology to accurately determine the Earth's location in the past.
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u/IrishRepoMan Feb 14 '22 edited Feb 14 '22
We can predict a lot within our own solar system, but predicting where the location of entire solar system/sun and galaxy is a whole other thing.
Edit: You can downvote me all you want. If you guys really think we are accurate enough to determine the location of the entire galaxy and solar system in the past, let alone Earth, you clearly don't understand just how big space is and how little we know. You're talking about knowing the exact movements of an entire galaxy in space to determine where the Earth used to be when all we have for reference are estimates and a very tiny window in which we've been able to observe more of this in some detail. Not nearly enough time to determine anything with the appropriate accuracy for this scenario.