Our new space animation, How did the Milky Way get its Shape?, which we created for TED-Ed, just rocketed past 100,000 views on YouTube!
This visually rich animation, based on a script by Scott Hershberger, dives into the fascinating formation of our galaxy. It breaks down complex scientific concepts like angular momentum and gravitational waves into an accessible, engaging visual story for curious minds of all ages.
Since its release on Thursday, the animation has received an overwhelmingly positive response. We’re so proud to see it resonating with viewers around the world and truly appreciate the incredible feedback pouring in. Reading through the comments has been a highlight for our team!
We’ll be sharing some behind-the-scenes sneak peeks very soon — including storyboards, animation breakdowns, and how we tackled some of the science — so stay tuned!
Got five minutes? If you've ever wondered how the Milky Way got its shape, don’t miss the animation above — or check it out on our project page here.
