The Formation of the Solar System and the Structure of the Sun

So we learned about the formation of the Milky Way, which is the galaxy that we live in. But where in that galaxy do we live? We live on a planet that orbits a star that we simply refer to as "The Sun", so where is that, and when did our solar system form? We are now ready to learn about how our home planet came to be! Let's check it out.

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"Here is our Earth, home to everyone you've ever met and every place you've ever gone"

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[Aguz]

My english is basic but I can understand your explainations very well (reading subs), you're a good Professor.

[duderyandude]

That ending genuinely brought a tear to my eye; I love Carl Sagan and the way he explains space is nothing short of poetry. I am currently reading Cosmos.

[NathanHarrison]

5 Billion years of history condensed into 12 mins. Thank you! Excellent content. Would like to know more about the protoplanetary disk formation. Namely what is the mechanism that, 1) Helps the dust and matter to accumulate into a cloud, and 2) What kick starts the formation of its center (where said center eventually experiences fusion and becomes a star \ center of a new solar system).

[ShoutingFromTheRooftops]

Loved your explanation of the formation of the protoplanetary disk, and the coalescing into sun and planets. You have keen powers of description and explanation - thanks!

[kasparhauser]

Very powerful presentation - thank you so much!! A bright spot during uncertain "corona" times

[panospands]

So glad I came across your videos. Even though I don't have the knowledge to understand completely, I think I have a better idea of how things work in space. Thanx!

[PerpetualPrograstinator]

Pluto has left the -chat-
*The solar system*
I miss it.

[anixahclarkxs]

pov: you got assigned to watch this for a school assignment

[cristinaeliseeva]

You should teach in schools! You're an outstanding professor! You're able to convey information in a way even normal people can understand! Complimenti per la sua bravura professore!

[vanma]

Hello from Vietnam! I am a Chemistry student. My question is that the planets and the sun are both spherical (symmetrical). But why is the planets' orbits not circular?

[frogstamper]

Incredible that in around two hundred thousand years our species has evolved from a hunter-gatherer hominid to being able to understand the world and origin of our species, evolution truly is amazing.

[raghaviiyer]

The video animation quality is too good and it helped me in understanding the concept in best manner. The audio is perfect and I like that you have displayed the important information that need more attention. There were many information about solar system which was every new to me and it added an extra knowledge about solar system and it's structure.

[Strype]

Question: Since the entire star-forming process begins with a massive "ball of gas, " does the protostar begin fusion and become a star before or after the protoplanetary disk has already flattened out?

[Phorky]

5:45 even the sun knew what was coming

[robinsonfelix]

Hello Professor Dave 😊😍 Thank you for explaining. Very helpful for a science student like me. New subscriber here

[jawaidahmed]

I have seen many videos on the subject but the way you explained is excellent.A s a layman i got great understanding of the subject
Thanks

[PunmasterSTP]

Structure of the sun? More like “Super video; well-done!” Thanks again for making and sharing all this really cool stuff.

[gabolifavmc]

So interesting, I'm so mad at my parents, educational system and the government for only letting me find those things out only in my adulthood.

[miiigoreng]

A blessing to find Prof. Dave's contents