TED Ed: Why is the Milky Way a Spiral? (2024)
Explore the ever-evolving structure of the Milky Way galaxy, and find out how it got its spiral shape.
Thirteen billion years ago, the gas and dust particles that eventually became our Milky Way were whizzing around in every direction. Despite the wild motion of its parts, the galaxy as a whole was rotating about an axis. So why did the Milky Way, like most galaxies, become flat, and not spherical like stars and planets?
Director: Josh O’Caoimh, Mikai Geronimo
Genre: Animation
Runtime: 5 min
Release Date: September 19, 2024
Cast
- Addison Anderson - Narrator
Screenplay
Music: Salil Bhayani
Production: REDHAND PICTURES
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Josh O’Caoimh, Mikai Geronimo
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is TED Ed: Why is the Milky Way a Spiral? about?
- Thirteen billion years ago, the gas and dust particles that eventually became our Milky Way were whizzing around in every direction. Despite the wild motion of its parts, the galaxy as a whole was rotating about an axis. So why did the Milky Way, like most galaxies, become flat, and not spherical like stars and planets?
- Who directed TED Ed: Why is the Milky Way a Spiral??
- TED Ed: Why is the Milky Way a Spiral? was directed by Josh O’Caoimh, Mikai Geronimo.
- Who stars in TED Ed: Why is the Milky Way a Spiral??
- TED Ed: Why is the Milky Way a Spiral? stars Addison Anderson.
- How long is TED Ed: Why is the Milky Way a Spiral??
- TED Ed: Why is the Milky Way a Spiral? has a runtime of 5m (5 minutes).
- What genre is TED Ed: Why is the Milky Way a Spiral??
- TED Ed: Why is the Milky Way a Spiral? is a Animation film.