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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?
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Questions about TED Ed: Why is the Milky Way a Spiral?
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 ( and 5 minutes).
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 and released in 2024.
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 (2024).
Who stars in TED Ed: Why is the Milky Way a Spiral??
The cast of TED Ed: Why is the Milky Way a Spiral? includes Addison Anderson.
