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Nova: Monster Of The Milky Way (2006): Cast

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Nova: Monster Of The Milky Way is a 2006 documentary directed by Thomas Lucas and Julia Cort, starring Neil deGrasse Tyson. It runs 52 minutes.

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Nova: Monster Of The Milky Way (2006) movie poster
Released
Runtime
52 min
Directors
Thomas Lucas and Julia Cort
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
Studio
GBH
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Nova: Monster Of The Milky Way About?

The premise of Nova: Monster Of The Milky Way without spoilers.

Astronomers are nearing proof that a supermassive black hole sits at the Milky Way’s core. The NOVA documentary explores whether this monster could erupt and threaten our galactic neighborhood. Using striking CGI, it explains black‑hole concepts—from event horizon to singularity—and simulates the terrifying view of falling into the abyss.

Nova: Monster Of The Milky Way Themes & Keywords

· 20 tags
  • reference to albert einstein
  • south pole
  • satellite
  • matter
  • andromeda
  • energy
  • theory
  • x ray
  • telescope
  • astronomer
  • solar system
  • planet
+8 more
  • moon
  • gravity
  • earth
  • black hole
  • supernova
  • milky way
  • star
  • galaxy
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Cast & crew

Nova: Monster Of The Milky Way Cast

Neil deGrasse Tyson stars in Nova: Monster Of The Milky Way. Directed by Thomas Lucas and Julia Cort.

From the directors

More from Thomas Lucas and Julia Cort

More films directed by Thomas Lucas and Julia Cort: Secrets of the Universe, Birth of Planet Earth, Faster Than Light: the Dream of Interstellar Flight and Solar Superstorms.

Details

Nova: Monster Of The Milky Way Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Nova: El monstruo de la Vía Láctea” and “银河怪物”.

Also known as
  • Nova: El monstruo de la Vía Láctea
  • 银河怪物

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Nova: Monster Of The Milky Way FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Nova: Monster Of The Milky Way, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Nova: Monster Of The Milky Way?

Nova: Monster Of The Milky Way runs 52 minutes.

When was Nova: Monster Of The Milky Way released?

Nova: Monster Of The Milky Way was released on October 31, 2006.

Who directed Nova: Monster Of The Milky Way?

Nova: Monster Of The Milky Way was directed by Thomas Lucas and Julia Cort.

More films by Thomas Lucas

Who is in the cast of Nova: Monster Of The Milky Way?

Nova: Monster Of The Milky Way stars Neil deGrasse Tyson.

Does Nova: Monster Of The Milky Way have a post-credit scene?

No. Nova: Monster Of The Milky Way has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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