planets Crossword Puzzles

Outerspace 2025-12-19

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Long long ago in a _____ far away.
Neil Armstrong was an ____.
Keeps the Earth warm.
Mother nature.
Rocks in space.
A force that keeps you from floating away.

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Round spheres each one different from the other.
Supermassive _____.
Group of planets and stars.
Luna in french.
Surrounds a planet.
JM ____.
We are all born _____ somewhere.
A Candy bar.
twinkle twinkle little ____.

15 Clues: JM ____. • A Candy bar. • Mother nature. • Luna in french. • Rocks in space. • Supermassive _____. • Surrounds a planet. • Keeps the Earth warm. • Group of planets and stars. • Neil Armstrong was an ____. • twinkle twinkle little ____. • We are all born _____ somewhere. • Long long ago in a _____ far away. • A force that keeps you from floating away. • ...

Complete the crossword: 2016-12-13

Complete the crossword: crossword puzzle

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The type of moon that is mostly, but not completely, lit.
The type of moon that is only partly lit.
The lighter portion of the shadow in an eclipse.
The Land of the Midnight Sun happens at the North Pole in the ______.
There are _____ planets that are visible to the naked eye.
The distance light will travel in one year.
Satellites that are not man-made are _______.

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Planets orbit the sun in an _____
Bits of dust or rock that burn up as they move through the atmosphere
The inner planets are called _____ planets because they are made of rock.
The type of eclipse where the Earth casts a shadow on the Moon.
The Earth takes one ____ to spin on its axis.

12 Clues: Planets orbit the sun in an _____ • The type of moon that is only partly lit. • The distance light will travel in one year. • The Earth takes one ____ to spin on its axis. • Satellites that are not man-made are _______. • The lighter portion of the shadow in an eclipse. • The type of moon that is mostly, but not completely, lit. • ...

Outer Planets 2022-10-24

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the clouds that form on jupiter and saturn
the ring that separates the inner plants from the outer planets
the 4 planets closest to the sun
each jovian planet has distinct _ with altitudes dictated by atmospheric levels

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pluto is a _ planet
scientists believe that the gas giants all have a/an _
the planets furthest from the sun
Another name for the gas giants is the _
gas giants have many _ compared to the terrestrial planets.
the term jovian means _

10 Clues: pluto is a _ planet • the term jovian means _ • the 4 planets closest to the sun • the planets furthest from the sun • Another name for the gas giants is the _ • the clouds that form on jupiter and saturn • scientists believe that the gas giants all have a/an _ • gas giants have many _ compared to the terrestrial planets. • ...

The Planets 2023-11-15

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these planets orbit between the sun and the asteroid belt.
the sixth planet from the sun and the second largest in the solar system.
the eighth planet and has a frozen surface of nitrogen
these planets are made mainly of rocky material
these planets orbit outside the asteroid belt.

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the largest planet in the solar system and fifth from the sun
the seventh planet from the sun and is large and gaseous
these planets are made of ice and gas
the second planet from the sun and similar to Earth in size and mass
the planet closest to the sun
the fourth planet from the sun and called the red planet
the third planet from the sun.

12 Clues: the planet closest to the sun • the third planet from the sun. • these planets are made of ice and gas • these planets orbit outside the asteroid belt. • these planets are made mainly of rocky material • the eighth planet and has a frozen surface of nitrogen • the seventh planet from the sun and is large and gaseous • ...

Solar System 2023-04-03

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This is an apparent motion of planets moving back and forth in the night sky.
The coolest part and visible surface of the sun.
The two types of meteors are ____ and _____.
The only asteroid large enough to be considered a dwarf planet.
This model of the solar system shows the sun at the center.
Abbreviation for large eruptions of gasses that take a few days to reach Earth.
The dwarf planet with a 17 degree tilted orbit.
The shape of the planets orbits.
The astronomer discovered 4 of Jupiter’s moons and that Venus has phases.
The planet that rotates on its side.
Irregularly shaped planetary bodies found between Mars and Jupiter.
Planet often considered to be Earth’s twin.
The layer of the sun that can only be seen during an eclipse.
The planet that is sometimes further from the sun than Pluto.
The stream of energized gases emitted by the sun that travels throughout the solar system. (2 words)
The percent of the solar systems mass that is made up by the sun. (2 words)
Another term for gas giant or Jovian planets.
Space rocks that strike the Earth’s surface.
This scientist was the first to publish the heliocentric model.
The planet with the shortest day.
This model of the solar system shows the Earth at the center.
The largest of the dwarf planets.
Dark areas on the sun that are caused by an increased magnetic field.
A comets tail always points ______ from the sun.
The point on an orbit farthest from the sun.
The layer of the sun where energy travels out in waves.
The only other planet to have had a water cycle and evidence of possible life.

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Venus is the _______ planet (temperature wise).
Streams of gases that fall back to the sun, often along magnetic field lines.
The planet with the widest temperature range.
Another name for shooting stars – rocks that burn up in our atmosphere.
The direction all planets orbit the sun.
The unit of distance that represents the distance between the Earth and Sun. (2 words)
The number of dwarf planets in our solar system.
The layer of the sun where hot gases rise and cool gases sink.
The point on an orbit closest to the sun.
The center part of a comet that consists of solid rock and ice.
Venus’s ____ is longer than its _____. (2 words)
The number of major planets in our solar system.
This astronomer discovered the orbits were elliptical with the sun off center.
The solar system is five _______ years old.
The trail of dust from a comet.
The vapor cloud that surrounds the nucleus of a comet.
Large eruptions that shoot charged particles into space at the speed of light (2 words).
Rocks that float in space.
The center layer of the sun.
The planet with the most rings.
Bodies of rock and ice that orbit the sun.
The type of energy created in the sun.2 (2 words).
Another term for inner planets.
Are where many comets originate from. (2 words)
Glowing gases in our atmosphere (also called the Northern Lights).

52 Clues: Rocks that float in space. • The center layer of the sun. • The trail of dust from a comet. • The planet with the most rings. • Another term for inner planets. • The shape of the planets orbits. • The planet with the shortest day. • The largest of the dwarf planets. • The planet that rotates on its side. • The direction all planets orbit the sun. • ...

vocab 2023-01-12

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is a bundle of everything
galaxy with no structure
system planets in a group
big meteors
comes out at night
where all of us live

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finding out stuff
our type of galaxy
is a big planet that you can see in the daytime
group of planets surrounding each other

10 Clues: big meteors • finding out stuff • our type of galaxy • comes out at night • where all of us live • galaxy with no structure • is a bundle of everything • system planets in a group • group of planets surrounding each other • is a big planet that you can see in the daytime

Space Vocabulary Topics 1+2 2014-04-11

Space Vocabulary Topics 1+2 crossword puzzle

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Model of the universe that has Earth in the centre with the Sun, Moon and planets around it
Law that states all objects attract all other objects, explains the planets elliptical orbits
Determines the fineness of detail a telescope can produce of an object in view
The angle measured above the horizon in degrees when measuring altitude-azimuth coordinates
Lens through which you view a magnified object using a telescope
Another term for heliocentric
Another term for ocular lens
All objects seen in the sky
Figure that looks like a squashed circle
Model of the universe that has the Sun in the centre with the planets and moons around it

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Large lens at the front of a telescope
The angle measured clockwise from north when measuring altitude-azimuth coordinates
Set of axes of any kind that is used to describe all positions or motions of things
When a ray of light goes through an object and changes direction
Another term for geocentric
Coordinates Locate a celestial body relative to a fixed Earth(as long as the celestial bodies are circling the Earth)
Groupings of stars that form patterns
Celestial bodies in our solar system that orbit the sun
When a ray of light hits an object but doesn't go through it but still changes direction
Device used to measure an objects azimuth
Device used to measure the altitude of an object

21 Clues: Another term for geocentric • All objects seen in the sky • Another term for ocular lens • Another term for heliocentric • Groupings of stars that form patterns • Large lens at the front of a telescope • Figure that looks like a squashed circle • Device used to measure an objects azimuth • Device used to measure the altitude of an object • ...

The Solar System 2024-12-23

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Formulated three laws to accurately predict planetary motion
The ancient model of the universe with Earth at the center
The circular shaped movement around a celestial body
Large and gaseous planets with strong gravities
Wrote the book call 'The Revolutions', was credited with creating heliocentric theory
An object that appears to be slow down, stop, and back up
A meteoroid in Earth's atmosphere
A meteor that strikes the surface of Earth
Built precise instruments to measure the movement of celestial bodies and mentored Kepler
Very similar to planets, but, due to their size, share their orbits
Made of different ices that sublimate when it gets closer to the sun
Observed and studied various celestial bodies using the telescope

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Comes from the Greek word planetos, meaning wanderer
Smallest asteroids in space - from the size of a grain of sand to 1 meter
The idea that the sun is the center of our solar system
Includes the sun and the objects that its gravity holds around it
a slightly flattened circle and the true shape of a planets orbit around the sun
Something in the solar system which is not a planet, moon, or dwarf planet
Rocky planets with densities similar to Earth
Studied the motions of the moon around Earth and developed a mathematical law to describe gravitational force
A natural satellite of a planet
The largest SSSB in the solar system

22 Clues: A natural satellite of a planet • A meteoroid in Earth's atmosphere • The largest SSSB in the solar system • A meteor that strikes the surface of Earth • Rocky planets with densities similar to Earth • Large and gaseous planets with strong gravities • Comes from the Greek word planetos, meaning wanderer • The circular shaped movement around a celestial body • ...

Earths Sphere definitions 2023-10-30

Earths Sphere definitions crossword puzzle

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a solid mineral
a round solid figure
The lithosphere compasis a number of polves.
Part of the suns energy
the force of something
a transperent flaavorless liquid
the stream was frozen solid
analogous parts of planets
oxegen

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Water
a big soft thing full of water
a planet on witch we live on
a very large examsp of sea
short terms for gasoline
living organism
short planets with long narrow leaves
a woody particular plant

17 Clues: Water • oxegen • a solid mineral • living organism • a round solid figure • the force of something • Part of the suns energy • short terms for gasoline • a woody particular plant • a very large examsp of sea • analogous parts of planets • the stream was frozen solid • a planet on witch we live on • a big soft thing full of water • a transperent flaavorless liquid • ...

Planets Crossword 2015-05-27

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All of the planets orbit around the..
This planet lies on it's side
These orbit the sun
This planet lives next to the sun
The planet we live on

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The hottest planet
This planet is so big that you could fit all the other planets in it
There were once 9 planets, until this one was downgraded to a 'dwarf' planet
The number of planets in our solar system
It takes the Earth one ____ to go around the sun

10 Clues: The hottest planet • These orbit the sun • The planet we live on • This planet lies on it's side • This planet lives next to the sun • All of the planets orbit around the.. • The number of planets in our solar system • It takes the Earth one ____ to go around the sun • This planet is so big that you could fit all the other planets in it • ...

The Planets 2022-03-29

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is the fastest spinning planet in our solar system
planets the last 4 planets in the solar system are known as
the planet where we live
the fastest revolving planet in our solar system
has 27 known moons
the second smallest planet in our solar system

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has the strongest winds of a planet
is the lightest planet in our solar system
planets the first 4 planets in the solar system are known as
the brightest and hottest planet

10 Clues: has 27 known moons • the planet where we live • the brightest and hottest planet • has the strongest winds of a planet • is the lightest planet in our solar system • the second smallest planet in our solar system • the fastest revolving planet in our solar system • is the fastest spinning planet in our solar system • ...

Science Puzzle by SEABASTIAN TENNYSON 2024-01-19

Science Puzzle by SEABASTIAN TENNYSON crossword puzzle

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A huge collection of gas, dust and billions of stars in there solar system
Star at the middle of the solar system
A large object that orbits a star
A rocky terrestrial planet whose surface is covered by 70% water
Large objects made of dust and ice that orbit the sun

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Earth can ___ human life formss
Surrounds planets and holds Oxygen
planets Another name for the Four rocky planets
A massive celestial body of gas that shines radiation
Planets Another name for the gas gains

10 Clues: Earth can ___ human life formss • A large object that orbits a star • Surrounds planets and holds Oxygen • Star at the middle of the solar system • Planets Another name for the gas gains • planets Another name for the Four rocky planets • A massive celestial body of gas that shines radiation • Large objects made of dust and ice that orbit the sun • ...

Justin 5th Rock from The Sun 2022-02-01

Justin 5th Rock from The Sun crossword puzzle

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collects rock samples
path around object
energy from the stars (2 words)
hole from asteroid (2 words)
everything
gathers visible light and EM radiation
gathering of stars

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stars form a pattern
suns planets and moons (2 words)
maps planets
measures atmosphere
takes pictures
orbits smaller object

13 Clues: everything • maps planets • takes pictures • path around object • gathering of stars • measures atmosphere • stars form a pattern • collects rock samples • orbits smaller object • hole from asteroid (2 words) • energy from the stars (2 words) • suns planets and moons (2 words) • gathers visible light and EM radiation

Word Wall: IN SPAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACE 2024-02-02

Word Wall: IN SPAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACE crossword puzzle

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- Maps Planets
- Grouping of Stars
- Suns, Planets, and Moons
- Path Around
- haha smaller orbiter go brrrrrrrr
- Energy from the Stars
- Measures Atmosphere

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- Gathers Visible Light
- Stars forming a pattern.
- Takes Pictures
- Gathers Rock Templates
- Hole from space rock
- Literally everything

13 Clues: - Path Around • - Maps Planets • - Takes Pictures • - Grouping of Stars • - Measures Atmosphere • - Hole from space rock • - Literally everything • - Gathers Visible Light • - Energy from the Stars • - Gathers Rock Templates • - Stars forming a pattern. • - Suns, Planets, and Moons • - haha smaller orbiter go brrrrrrrr

The Solar System 2025-01-16

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The inner planets are not gaseous,they are ____
The path an object takes around another object
The outer planets are not rocky, they are ____
An object which goes around a larger object in space
This is a natural satellite to Earth
This is the closest planet to the sun

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Earth is referred to as a ____ planet because it is not too hot or too cold
This planet takes the longest time to revolve around the sun
This planet takes 365 days to revolve around the sun
These groups of planets are further from the sun, gaseous and have rings
These groups of planets are closer to the sun, smaller and rocky
This planet has iron oxide which gives it its red colour

12 Clues: This is a natural satellite to Earth • This is the closest planet to the sun • The path an object takes around another object • The outer planets are not rocky, they are ____ • The inner planets are not gaseous,they are ____ • This planet takes 365 days to revolve around the sun • An object which goes around a larger object in space • ...

History of Astronomy Part 1 2023-10-11

History of Astronomy Part 1 crossword puzzle

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Circular orbits of planets didn't fit with what we observed in the sky, so Ptolemy suggested the planets also moved in their own ________ while they orbited the Earth.
The study of objects beyond Earth's atmosphere.
Tycho Brache's biggest contribution to astronomy was to take decades of accurate ___________________.
In 1572, people thought there was a new star in the sky, but Tycho Brache proved that it was a star that had exploded. We call this a _______________.
Copernicus proposed a ___________ model of the universe where the planets orbit the Sun.

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For a long time astronomers, including Ptolemy and Copernicus believed that the orbits of planets were __________.
The ____________ model is the model of the universe where the Earth is at the centre.
The astronomer Copernicus made the revolutionary suggestion that the planets orbited the ________.
The _________ method is the process used for testing ideas and theories in science
The astronomer Ptolemy belived that all the planets and stars orbited the _______.

10 Clues: The study of objects beyond Earth's atmosphere. • The _________ method is the process used for testing ideas and theories in science • The astronomer Ptolemy belived that all the planets and stars orbited the _______. • The ____________ model is the model of the universe where the Earth is at the centre. • ...

Space Crossword 2021-10-19

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We can see the ____ in the sky at night.
A rock in space.
The sun is a ___.
A machine in space.
The planets orbit the ___.

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Something that will fly you to outer space.
The ____ ______ has lots of planets, asteroids, and satellites.
We live on planet ____.
Someone who travels to outer space.
Mars, Earth, and Venus are all _______.
I like to learn about outer _____.

11 Clues: A rock in space. • The sun is a ___. • A machine in space. • We live on planet ____. • The planets orbit the ___. • I like to learn about outer _____. • Someone who travels to outer space. • Mars, Earth, and Venus are all _______. • We can see the ____ in the sky at night. • Something that will fly you to outer space. • ...

The Solar System 2024-02-12

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It is the natural satellite of Earth
A large spherical object that revolves around a star
planets The four inner planets and they are mostly made up of rocks
The spinning movement of Earth around its axis
gaints The four outer planets and they are massive gas planets

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The path of Earth along which it revolves around the sun
system The sun along with its family of eight planets
The revolution of Earth results in the change of
The movement of Earth around the sun

9 Clues: It is the natural satellite of Earth • The movement of Earth around the sun • The spinning movement of Earth around its axis • The revolution of Earth results in the change of • A large spherical object that revolves around a star • system The sun along with its family of eight planets • The path of Earth along which it revolves around the sun • ...

JE6 U6 2025-03-25

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There are eight planets in the ...... system.
...... is one of the planets in the solar system.
The Moon is the Earth’s only natural .......
When there are no clouds, the ...... is clear.
An ...... knows a lot about stars and planets.
All the stars and planets make up the ......

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Mercury is the smallest ...... It is also the closest to the sun.
My grandpa has a big ...... on his balcony and he often observes the planets and the stars.
When you see a shooting ...... you should make a wish.

9 Clues: The Moon is the Earth’s only natural ....... • All the stars and planets make up the ...... • There are eight planets in the ...... system. • When there are no clouds, the ...... is clear. • An ...... knows a lot about stars and planets. • ...... is one of the planets in the solar system. • When you see a shooting ...... you should make a wish. • ...

Outer Space 2017-11-20

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Farthest planet from the sun
In between Jupiter and Mars
Closest planet to the sun
Only planet with rings
The amount of moons that Earth has

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The amount of planets away that the earth is from the sun
Largest star in the solar system
The largest planet in the solar system
amount of gas planets in the solar system
The only planet with known oceans
Spins completely on its side
Amount of planets that haven't been explored by humans

12 Clues: Only planet with rings • Closest planet to the sun • In between Jupiter and Mars • Farthest planet from the sun • Spins completely on its side • Largest star in the solar system • The only planet with known oceans • The amount of moons that Earth has • The largest planet in the solar system • amount of gas planets in the solar system • ...

Astronoical Terms 2014-11-13

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The study of stars, planets and space.
A collection of billions of stars.
Pieces of rock or metal that orbit around the Sun.
A group of stars making a shape or picture.
Satelites of the planets.
Huge spheres of burning gas.
The force of attraction.

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A person who tavels and works in space.
Mars, Mercury, Saturn, Venus, Earth Uranus, Neptune, Jupiter.
Layers of gasses around a planet.
the closest star to earth.
Balls of frozen bass that orbit around the sun.

12 Clues: The force of attraction. • Satelites of the planets. • the closest star to earth. • Huge spheres of burning gas. • Layers of gasses around a planet. • A collection of billions of stars. • The study of stars, planets and space. • A person who tavels and works in space. • A group of stars making a shape or picture. • Balls of frozen bass that orbit around the sun. • ...

SolarSystem 2023-01-31

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Biggest planet in our solar system?
Water on Mars is in the form of ?
Planet Closest to Sun?
Name of the closest star to the earth?
How many planets orbit the Sun?
What planet in our solar system has only one moon?
Hottest planet in the solar system?

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Four inner planets are known as ' ' planets?
Our Solar System is located in which galaxy ?
What planet is nicknamed the ‘Red Planet'?
A body made of rocks, dust, gases and ice that orbits the sun is called a ?
Planet farthest from Sun?
Which planet has rings?

13 Clues: Planet Closest to Sun? • Which planet has rings? • Planet farthest from Sun? • How many planets orbit the Sun? • Water on Mars is in the form of ? • Biggest planet in our solar system? • Hottest planet in the solar system? • Name of the closest star to the earth? • What planet is nicknamed the ‘Red Planet'? • Four inner planets are known as ' ' planets? • ...

SPACEEEEEE 2024-11-13

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Smallest planet
Largest planet
100-400 billion stars in this.
The red planet
A burning ball of gas
Big planets, lots of moons, rings.
The hottest planet
Small planets, few moons, no rings
what keeps you on the ground?
Only planet that can sustain life

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The coldest planet by far
Considered an “Ice giant”
A ring of asteroids
Our burning ball of gas
100-200 billion galaxies in this
Space “neighborhood”
Famous for its wide rings

17 Clues: Largest planet • The red planet • Smallest planet • The hottest planet • A ring of asteroids • Space “neighborhood” • A burning ball of gas • Our burning ball of gas • The coldest planet by far • Considered an “Ice giant” • Famous for its wide rings • what keeps you on the ground? • 100-400 billion stars in this. • 100-200 billion galaxies in this • Only planet that can sustain life • ...

Space 2024-11-13

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last four planets
bigger than the solar system
smallest planet
asteroid _____
where we live
largest planet in our solar system
Bigger that the galaxy
middle of the solar system
nicknamed the red planet

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Our “space neighborhood”
what keeps you on the ground
second largest planet in our solar system
first four planets
a yellow dwarf ______
farthest away from the sun
very cold and windy planet
named after the roman god of beauty

17 Clues: where we live • asteroid _____ • smallest planet • last four planets • first four planets • a yellow dwarf ______ • Bigger that the galaxy • Our “space neighborhood” • nicknamed the red planet • farthest away from the sun • very cold and windy planet • middle of the solar system • bigger than the solar system • what keeps you on the ground • largest planet in our solar system • ...

Solar System 2023-08-28

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First planet of the solar system.
Huge star that is in the middle of our solar system.
The last planet in the solar system.
The biggest planet of our solar system.
The only plant that has life on it.

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We study our sun, planets, asteroids and more.
This belt is located between the rocky and gas planets.
This planets are made of hard rocky surface.
Number of planets in the solar system.
This element is found in the gas gigants.

10 Clues: First planet of the solar system. • The only plant that has life on it. • The last planet in the solar system. • Number of planets in the solar system. • The biggest planet of our solar system. • This element is found in the gas gigants. • This planets are made of hard rocky surface. • We study our sun, planets, asteroids and more. • ...

liv's cross word 2020-05-17

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circle on a planet
around the planets
planets
planet
to live on

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a bad thing
the atmosphere
around the planets
the source of light
hole something that sucks every thing in it

10 Clues: planet • planets • to live on • a bad thing • the atmosphere • circle on a planet • around the planets • around the planets • the source of light • hole something that sucks every thing in it

Planets in our Solar System 2024-05-04

Planets in our Solar System crossword puzzle

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Instrument used to observe planets
Newest car-sized Mars rover
Machine used to explore other worlds

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The group that planets are part of
Name of a famous Mars rover
A creature that may live on other planets
Smaller type Pluto was reclassified as
Relating to our Sun and its planets
Future human settlement on another planet

9 Clues: Name of a famous Mars rover • Newest car-sized Mars rover • The group that planets are part of • Instrument used to observe planets • Relating to our Sun and its planets • Machine used to explore other worlds • Smaller type Pluto was reclassified as • A creature that may live on other planets • Future human settlement on another planet

Inner planets 2021-04-14

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thick layer of gas covering a planet
Hottest planet
planets the last 4 planets furthest from the sun
planets first 4 plannets from the sun

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our planet
4th planet from the sun
to revolve around a
earth like
orbits a planet
closest planet to the sun

10 Clues: our planet • earth like • Hottest planet • orbits a planet • to revolve around a • 4th planet from the sun • closest planet to the sun • thick layer of gas covering a planet • planets first 4 plannets from the sun • planets the last 4 planets furthest from the sun

SPACE 2024-05-10

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dwarf planet in our solar system
our home
closest planet to the sun
found in the asteroid belt
fragments of moons asteroids and some planets
the closest star to us

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biggest planets in our solar system
obsorbs everything in its path
found between mars and Jupiter
orbits planets

10 Clues: our home • orbits planets • the closest star to us • closest planet to the sun • found in the asteroid belt • obsorbs everything in its path • found between mars and Jupiter • dwarf planet in our solar system • biggest planets in our solar system • fragments of moons asteroids and some planets

Landon Jayne Science Crossword 2024-11-20

Landon Jayne Science Crossword crossword puzzle

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when a planet gets old and blows up
1,000 base units
a substance to cool your body off
a type of hair on an animals body to maintain heat
animal with a long trunk and is tall
planets with a rocky surface
the powerhouse of the cell
the process of cells splitting into two

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A subatomic particle with a neutral charge located in the nucleus of an atom
the brainstem and spinal cord conjoin here so create important functions
planets without a surface and are gas planets
10 base units
objects like plants and animals get buried in sediments and are found later in the future
The amount of matter in a substance or object
100 base units

15 Clues: 10 base units • 100 base units • 1,000 base units • the powerhouse of the cell • planets with a rocky surface • a substance to cool your body off • when a planet gets old and blows up • animal with a long trunk and is tall • the process of cells splitting into two • planets without a surface and are gas planets • The amount of matter in a substance or object • ...

Solar system 2022-03-05

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It is located between the orbits of the planets Jupiter and Mars.
The smallest planet in the solar system and the closest to the sun.
The fastest spinning planet in the solar system.
The red planet.
Small rocky planets.
Earth's only natural satellite.
It is any of the large bodies that revolve around the sun in the solar system.

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It is located between the planets Mars and Jupiter.
The rings can be seen from earth.
It is the only places in the universe.
The star at the center of the solar system.
Large planet composed out gaseous materials.
It is an astronomical object comprising a luminous spheroid of plasma held together by its gravity.
The coldest planet in the solar system.
Earth "sister planet".
The largest dwarf planet.
The most distant planet from the Sun.

17 Clues: The red planet. • Small rocky planets. • Earth "sister planet". • The largest dwarf planet. • Earth's only natural satellite. • The rings can be seen from earth. • The most distant planet from the Sun. • It is the only places in the universe. • The coldest planet in the solar system. • The star at the center of the solar system. • Large planet composed out gaseous materials. • ...

solar system 2022-10-27

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Belt A group of Asteroids that are all in a line.
Planets The outer planets of the solar system are mostly gaseous.
Is where all the planets are located.

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Third planet from the sun.
A very bright point in the sky.
system A system that has the sun as the center.
Planet A celstial body resembling A small planet.
Clouds A vapor cloud That is A gas.
Core The inside of a Planet that is Rocky.
System eight planets around the sun.

10 Clues: Third planet from the sun. • A very bright point in the sky. • Clouds A vapor cloud That is A gas. • System eight planets around the sun. • Is where all the planets are located. • Core The inside of a Planet that is Rocky. • system A system that has the sun as the center. • Planet A celstial body resembling A small planet. • ...

Dwarf Planets 2023-02-07

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the amount of named dwarf planets
it is the farthest from the Sun of them all
this is the only one found in the asteroid belt
planet has not cleared the neighborhood around its orbit and is not a moon.
the rest of the dwarf planets are found here
was once considered the ninth planet

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this dwarf planet was founded most recent
the amount of moons the dwarf planets have altogether
the shape of the dwarf planets
there is only one dwarf planet found here

10 Clues: the shape of the dwarf planets • the amount of named dwarf planets • was once considered the ninth planet • this dwarf planet was founded most recent • there is only one dwarf planet found here • it is the farthest from the Sun of them all • the rest of the dwarf planets are found here • this is the only one found in the asteroid belt • ...

space 2024-12-18

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A rocky object that floats around the solar system
A small version of an astroid
The area that has an oort cloud around it and holds all the planets
The planet that we live in
The planets closer to the sun
A belt with small planets and lots of ice and rock

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Icy rocky objects that go fast
The belt full of astroids
The planet next to us that has loads of volcanoes
The planets further away from the sun

10 Clues: The belt full of astroids • The planet that we live in • A small version of an astroid • The planets closer to the sun • Icy rocky objects that go fast • The planets further away from the sun • The planet next to us that has loads of volcanoes • A rocky object that floats around the solar system • A belt with small planets and lots of ice and rock • ...

Planets and orbits 2025-09-17

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the moon that belong to our earth
it is known as the most beautiful planets in solar system
the harmful clouds in venus
Path used for planet to travel around in space

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a planet that has two small moons, phobos and deimos
Known as dwarf planets.
It is happen when there is sunshine straight after rain
scientist who learn about planets, stars, and galaxies
the smallest and the nearest planet to the sun
numbers of planets in our solar system

10 Clues: Known as dwarf planets. • the harmful clouds in venus • the moon that belong to our earth • numbers of planets in our solar system • the smallest and the nearest planet to the sun • Path used for planet to travel around in space • a planet that has two small moons, phobos and deimos • scientist who learn about planets, stars, and galaxies • ...

Our Solar System 2024-04-24

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the biggest star in our solar system
a planet made of gas and very little rock
planets that are not made of gas but are rocky planets
this planet is flipped on its side
happens when the moon casts a shadow from the sun on earth
known as the red planet
the planet we live on
the last planet from the sun

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the area between Mars and Jupiter with lots of asteroids
planet next to earth that is a little bit smaller than earth
has rings
happens when the earth moves in front of the moon (not a solar eclipse)
closest planet to the sun
the planet after the asteroid belt
the collection of all the planets

15 Clues: has rings • the planet we live on • known as the red planet • closest planet to the sun • the last planet from the sun • the collection of all the planets • the planet after the asteroid belt • this planet is flipped on its side • the biggest star in our solar system • a planet made of gas and very little rock • planets that are not made of gas but are rocky planets • ...

History of Astronomy Part 1 2023-10-11

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In 1572, people thought there was a new star in the sky, but Tycho Brache proved that it was a star that had exploded. We call this a _______________.
The astronomer Copernicus made the revolutionary suggestion that the planets orbited the ________.
The ____________ model is the model of the universe where the Earth is at the centre.
Copernicus proposed a ___________ model of the universe where the planets orbit the Sun.
The study of objects beyond Earth's atmosphere.

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Circular orbits of planets didn't fit with what we observed in the sky, so Ptolemy suggested the planets also moved in their own ________ while they orbited the Earth.
The astronomer Ptolemy belived that all the planets and stars orbited the _______.
Tycho Brache's biggest contribution to astronomy was to take decades of accurate ___________________.
The _________ method is the process used for testing ideas and theories in science
For a long time astronomers, including Ptolemy and Copernicus believed that the orbits of planets were __________.

10 Clues: The study of objects beyond Earth's atmosphere. • The astronomer Ptolemy belived that all the planets and stars orbited the _______. • The _________ method is the process used for testing ideas and theories in science • The ____________ model is the model of the universe where the Earth is at the centre. • ...

The Solar System 2021-01-14

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/ The star at the center of our solar system.
This "belt" is an area of space beyond the orbit of Neptune where a group of minor planets and other objects orbit the sun.
giant The four planets farthest from the sun are classified as this type of planet.
The largest planet in our solar system.
The closest planet to the sun.
dwarf Our sun is this type of star.
The farthest planet from the sun in our solar system.
The path a planet takes around the sun.

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The length of time it takes a planet to orbit the sun.
The hottest planet in our solar system.
This was changed to a dwarf planet in 2006.
The force that holds us on the ground. It also keeps planets in their orbit around the sun.
The four planets closest to the sun are this type of planet.
A smaller object orbiting a planet.
A body of ice, dust, and bits of rock that passes through space, leaving a tail behind it.

15 Clues: The closest planet to the sun. • A smaller object orbiting a planet. • dwarf Our sun is this type of star. • The hottest planet in our solar system. • The largest planet in our solar system. • The path a planet takes around the sun. • This was changed to a dwarf planet in 2006. • / The star at the center of our solar system. • ...

Copernico 2023-04-17

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Branch of mathematics used by Copernicus to support his theory
Term used to describe the change in scientific thought brought about by Copernicus
Greek god of the sun, after whom the heliocentric model was named
Italian astronomer who provided further evidence for the heliocentric model
A building or structure used for observing celestial objects
Celestial body proposed by Copernicus as the center of the solar system
Polish astronomer who proposed the heliocentric model of the solar system

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Copernicus's book in which he laid out his heliocentric theory
Imaginary sphere surrounding Earth on which the stars were thought to be fixed in the geocentric model
The apparent shift in position of an object when viewed from two different locations, which provided evidence for the heliocentric model.
Danish astronomer who made detailed observations of the planets and stars to support Copernicus's theory
Celestial bodies that orbit around the sun
The scientific study of celestial objects and phenomena
Circular paths that planets were thought to follow in the geocentric model of the solar system
Apparent backwards motion of planets in the sky observed in the geocentric model

15 Clues: Celestial bodies that orbit around the sun • The scientific study of celestial objects and phenomena • A building or structure used for observing celestial objects • Copernicus's book in which he laid out his heliocentric theory • Branch of mathematics used by Copernicus to support his theory • Greek god of the sun, after whom the heliocentric model was named • ...

The Solar System 2024-02-12

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The revolution of earth results
system The sun along with its family of eight planets
Planets The for inner planets and they are mostly made up of rocks
The path of health along which it revolves around the sun

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It the natural satellite of Earth
gaints The four outer planets and they are massive gas planets
The moment of earth around the sun
A large spiritual object that revolves around a star
The spinning moment of earth around its axis

9 Clues: The revolution of earth results • It the natural satellite of Earth • The moment of earth around the sun • The spinning moment of earth around its axis • A large spiritual object that revolves around a star • system The sun along with its family of eight planets • The path of health along which it revolves around the sun • ...

inner and outer planets 2025-01-28

inner and outer planets crossword puzzle

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abandoned planet
where we live
solid planets
planets next in line from us
keeps us warm
made of hydrogen helium

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liquid or gas planets
has a red spot
has 100+ moons

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Astronoical Terms 2014-11-13

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The study of stars, planets and space.
A collection of billions of stars.
Pieces of rock or metal that orbit around the Sun.
A group of stars making a shape or picture.
Satelites of the planets.
Huge spheres of burning gas.
The force of attraction.

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A person who tavels and works in space.
Mars, Mercury, Saturn, Venus, Earth Uranus, Neptune, Jupiter.
Layers of gasses around a planet.
the closest star to earth.
Balls of frozen bass that orbit around the sun.

Solar System Digital Crossword Puzzle 2021-05-04

Solar System Digital Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle

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one of the rocky objects revolving around the sun that are too small and numerous to be considered planets
the model of the solar system in which the Earth and other objects revolve around the sun
each of the four divisions of the year
the day time event that occurs when the Moon momentarily covers the sun (2 words)
the night time event that occurs when the Moon passes through Earth's shadow (2 words)
a unit of distance that is roughly equal to the distance from the Earth to the Sun (2 words)
an object that orbits a star, is spherical, and has cleared the area of its orbit
a region of our solar system between Mars and Jupiter, where many asteroids are found (2 words)

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the name given to the four inner planets(2 words)
the model of the universe in which Earth is at the center of the revolving planets and stars
an imaginary straight line passing through the Earth that connects the North and South Poles
the name given to the four outer planets (2 words)
the system consisting of the sun and the planets and other objects that revolve around it (2 words)
the curved path of a celestial object around a star

14 Clues: each of the four divisions of the year • the name given to the four inner planets(2 words) • the name given to the four outer planets (2 words) • the curved path of a celestial object around a star • the day time event that occurs when the Moon momentarily covers the sun (2 words) • an object that orbits a star, is spherical, and has cleared the area of its orbit • ...

E&E 1.1 - Solar Systems 2026-03-19

E&E 1.1 - Solar Systems crossword puzzle

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Kepler's 3rd law of _____; states that planets closer to the sun have smaller orbits than those farther away.
describes gas planets like: Saturn, Neptune, and Uranus
used to describe solid planets like: Venus, Earth, and Mars
the true center of two objects
A measure of how squished an ellipse is
Used to measure distance in space
A spinning mass of gas and dust, found in space

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The early stage in a star's formation; Formed during fusion .
The early stages in a planet's formation; formed during accretion
A theory to describe how the solar system was created; collapse, flattening, fusion, accretion
the creator of Kepler's laws (hint: first and last name)
Kepler's 2nd law of _____; states the sections that define an orbit are always equal in both areas and time.
Kepler's 1st law of _____; states all planets move around the sun in an ellipse.

13 Clues: the true center of two objects • Used to measure distance in space • A measure of how squished an ellipse is • A spinning mass of gas and dust, found in space • describes gas planets like: Saturn, Neptune, and Uranus • the creator of Kepler's laws (hint: first and last name) • used to describe solid planets like: Venus, Earth, and Mars • ...

Aerospace 2023-06-21

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System The sun and all the planets, moons, and other objects that go around it.
Special clothing that protects astronauts in space.
A special vehicle that can travel through space and carry people.
The act of sending a spacecraft or rocket into space.
A force that pulls things towards each other.
Station A large spacecraft where astronauts live and work while in space.
A device that uses radio waves to detect objects and determine their distance and speed.
A vehicle with wings and engines that flies in the sky.
A bright light in the sky caused by a piece of rock or metal burning up in the Earth's atmosphere.

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An object that orbits around a planet or travels in space for communication or scientific purposes.
An instrument used to see faraway objects in space, like planets and stars.
A bright object with a tail that moves around in space.
A flying machine that can take off and land vertically.
A huge group of stars, planets, and other objects in space.
A person who travels in space and explores other planets.
A powerful machine that goes up into space.

16 Clues: A powerful machine that goes up into space. • A force that pulls things towards each other. • Special clothing that protects astronauts in space. • The act of sending a spacecraft or rocket into space. • A bright object with a tail that moves around in space. • A flying machine that can take off and land vertically. • ...

History of Astronomy Review 2020-08-23

History of Astronomy Review crossword puzzle

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Kept the most accurate data prior to the telescope
small circles on the circumference of larger circles that were used to better predict the motions of the planets
Theory in which the planets, including Earth, revolve around the sun.
The study of the moon, stars, and other objects in space
Theory in which the sun, stars, and other planets revolve around the Earth
developed epicycles

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developed the 3 laws of planetary motion
The study of astronomy of ancient cultures
one of the first to try and calculate Earth’s radius. Off by ~14%
developed the heliocentric model of the Universe
Backwards motions of planets and other space objects

11 Clues: developed epicycles • developed the 3 laws of planetary motion • The study of astronomy of ancient cultures • developed the heliocentric model of the Universe • Kept the most accurate data prior to the telescope • Backwards motions of planets and other space objects • The study of the moon, stars, and other objects in space • ...

The Outer Planets 2022-01-12

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for every one earth day, Jupiter has this many
since they are so far from the sun, the outer planets are much __________ than the inner planets
this is the least dense planet
the outer planets are made up of four _______ giants
neptune has the fastest _________ in the solar system
the methane gas makes which planet greenish?

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is the most massive planet in the solar system
the outer most planet in our solar system, farthest from the sun
jupiter is made mostly of ____________ gas
when something spins around its center
because they are so massive, gas giants have a greater ________ than the inner planets

11 Clues: this is the least dense planet • when something spins around its center • jupiter is made mostly of ____________ gas • the methane gas makes which planet greenish? • is the most massive planet in the solar system • for every one earth day, Jupiter has this many • the outer planets are made up of four _______ giants • ...

Space 2020-09-21

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that goes through the atmosphere and hits Earth's surface.
a small rocky planets
sun, planets, and all the other objects that revolve around the sun
Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune and Uranus
the largest planet
a small rock that orbits the sun
A mixture of gases that surrounds a planet or moon

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A planet that rotates on its side like a ball.
something that orbits planet
giant and shiny balls
a system of millions or billions of stars, together with gas and dust together by gravity
something travels the space from asteroid or comet
the planet we live on.
An object that orbits the sun and is spherical, but has not cleared the area of its orbit.
something that looks like shooting stars.
the center of solar systemA meteoroid
continuous area or expanse which is free, available

17 Clues: the largest planet • giant and shiny balls • a small rocky planets • the planet we live on. • something that orbits planet • a small rock that orbits the sun • Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune and Uranus • the center of solar systemA meteoroid • something that looks like shooting stars. • A planet that rotates on its side like a ball. • ...

Birth of the Solar System 2026-01-13

Birth of the Solar System crossword puzzle

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Inner planets are made mostly of this and metal
A massive cloud of gas and dust where stars form
The largest planet formed just beyond the snow line
Original building blocks of planets
The force that caused the gas cloud to collapse
The disk of gas and dust surrounding the young Sun
Process by which particles stick together to form larger bodies
Boundary where water and gases can freeze
Early glowing form of the Sun before fusion began

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Boundary where rocky materials can condense
Period of intense impacts on inner planets
The spinning, flattened shape the collapsing cloud became
Increase in rotation speed as the cloud collapsed
99.85 Percent of the solar system’s ____ is found in the Sun
The Sun becomes a true star when this fusion begins
Heavy element seeded into the nebula by a supernova
Explosive death of a massive star

17 Clues: Explosive death of a massive star • Original building blocks of planets • Boundary where water and gases can freeze • Period of intense impacts on inner planets • Boundary where rocky materials can condense • Inner planets are made mostly of this and metal • The force that caused the gas cloud to collapse • A massive cloud of gas and dust where stars form • ...

Planet Project 2021-05-21

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/ Which Gas Giant and planet has the most moons in our solar system?
/ What is an almost planet like object that orbits orbits the sun but has an object similar to its mass almost or crossing its orbital path?
/ how would you describe the outer layer of the Terrestrial Planets?
/What is one of the materials Terrestrial Planets are made of?
/ what do all of the Terrestrial Planets have in common?
/ What is a natural satellite of a planet called?
/ what is the most well known Terrestrial Planet?
/ What is a small rocky particle that moves through space?
/ What state of matter are the interiors of the Gas Giants?

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/ What is the largest Gas Giant and the largest planet in the solar system?
/ Which Gas Giant has an axis so tilted that it seems to be rolling on its side?
/What is another word for Terrestrial Planets?
/What is the smallest Terrestrial Planet?
/ The Gas Giants have a very strong _________ due to their massive size.
/ The Gas Giants are primarily made of hydrogen and what else?

15 Clues: /What is the smallest Terrestrial Planet? • /What is another word for Terrestrial Planets? • / What is a natural satellite of a planet called? • / what is the most well known Terrestrial Planet? • / what do all of the Terrestrial Planets have in common? • / What is a small rocky particle that moves through space? • ...

Dwarf Planets 2023-02-07

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the amount of named dwarf planets
this dwarf planet was founded most recent
there is only one dwarf planet found here
the shape of the dwarf planets

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the rest of the dwarf planets are found here
the amount of moons the dwarf planets have altogether
this is the only one found in the asteroid belt
was once considered a planet
first dwarf planet to be founded
planet has not cleared the neighborhood around its orbit and is not a moon.

10 Clues: was once considered a planet • the shape of the dwarf planets • first dwarf planet to be founded • the amount of named dwarf planets • this dwarf planet was founded most recent • there is only one dwarf planet found here • the rest of the dwarf planets are found here • this is the only one found in the asteroid belt • the amount of moons the dwarf planets have altogether • ...

Space Science Crossword 2025-03-12

Space Science Crossword crossword puzzle

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a rocky body that orbits a planet
system a star and all the planets that orbit it
any object that orbits another object
one of the 4 planets that is made of rocks

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one of the 4 planets farther than the asteroid belt
A large collection of gas, dust, galaxies, and stars
another name for the outer planets that are made of gas
a large ball of HOT gasses
the hottest planet in the solar system
a collection of solar systems and stars

10 Clues: a large ball of HOT gasses • a rocky body that orbits a planet • any object that orbits another object • the hottest planet in the solar system • a collection of solar systems and stars • one of the 4 planets that is made of rocks • system a star and all the planets that orbit it • one of the 4 planets farther than the asteroid belt • ...

2023 Space DMS 2023-05-03

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a rocky body that moves through space and is smaller than an asteroid.
what the 4 outer planets are made of
the spinning of a planet on its axis.
only planet with liquid water and known life
a small body of ice, rock, and dust that orbits the Sun in an elongated ellipse.
the star closest to Earth. It is very large and very hot.
a curved path a planet follows as it travels around the Sun. Moons follow orbits around planets.
a complete trip of a planet around the Sun.
a small rocky object that orbits the Sun and is most commonly found in the asteroid belt.

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includes the Sun, the eight planets, and the many other objects that orbit the sun.
a large object that orbits the Sun or another star.
an object that orbits a planet, can be natural or man-made
a small, natural satellite that revolves around a planet
what the 4 inner planets are made of

14 Clues: what the 4 outer planets are made of • what the 4 inner planets are made of • the spinning of a planet on its axis. • a complete trip of a planet around the Sun. • only planet with liquid water and known life • a large object that orbits the Sun or another star. • a small, natural satellite that revolves around a planet • ...

Astronmy CrossWord 2023-05-14

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this planet was demoted to a dwarf planet in 2006
this planet is infamous for its rings that orbit it
these things orbit around earth and record information
our planets do this action around the sun every second and every minute
These are the rise and fall of water on planet earth
Made from glowing gas and hydrogen and helium
This is depicted when the sun is showing on a different area on different times
These things help us understand the universe and also set some ground rules

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this thing gives us light at night
these are objects made out of gas or rock and orbit around the sun
this important thing holds all the planets and everything we know together
this particularly planet is the one where we are standing right now
this is the centre of our universe as everything orbits around it
the place that all the planets we know about are in

14 Clues: this thing gives us light at night • Made from glowing gas and hydrogen and helium • this planet was demoted to a dwarf planet in 2006 • this planet is infamous for its rings that orbit it • the place that all the planets we know about are in • These are the rise and fall of water on planet earth • these things orbit around earth and record information • ...

Scientific Revoultion 2012-12-11

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Invented the thermometer, and proved the sun-centered theory.
Boyle's ________ helped develop medicine.
Sun-Centered theory challenged the ______.
Explained why planets moved how they did, also described gravity.
The scientific method was based on observation, and __________.
Galileo Galilei created the ________.

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Newton developed ________, a new form of mathematics.
Developed the scientific method.
More __________ kept expanding on the theories.
Proved planets revolved around the sun (Sun-Centered theory)
Made a connection between the brain and the body.
Discovered elipse, and created calculus. Believed in the orbit of planets around the sun.
_________ by these scientists are now used daily.
Basic laws of _____ were described.
Refined view of chemicals as building blocks, distinguished between elements, and developed medicines.

15 Clues: Developed the scientific method. • Basic laws of _____ were described. • Galileo Galilei created the ________. • Boyle's ________ helped develop medicine. • Sun-Centered theory challenged the ______. • More __________ kept expanding on the theories. • Made a connection between the brain and the body. • _________ by these scientists are now used daily. • ...

Unit 7 Science test practice 2024-09-03

Unit 7 Science test practice crossword puzzle

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All things contained in the cosmos
the force that attracts something towards any other physical body with mass
a collection of planets and moons orbiting a sun
the distance used by astronomers to measure the space between planets
stars,dust,and gasses held together by gravity
a galaxy in a spherical shape

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a enormous explosion of a star
a term used to describing the distance from planets
something so dense that everything from a certain range cant escape
information that supports a theory
A large cloud containing gas and dust.
an example is the milky way
a theory of science that uses the scientific method and hypothesis
The galaxy we inhabit
a beginning or standard unit

15 Clues: The galaxy we inhabit • an example is the milky way • a beginning or standard unit • a galaxy in a spherical shape • a enormous explosion of a star • All things contained in the cosmos • information that supports a theory • A large cloud containing gas and dust. • stars,dust,and gasses held together by gravity • a collection of planets and moons orbiting a sun • ...

BEYOND EARTH 2025-01-21

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POLE STAR IS ALSO KNOWN AS
PRESENCE OF EXCESSIVE ARTIFICIAL LIGHT AT NIGHT TIME
NEAREST STAR OTHER THAN SUN
THE ROCKY OBJECTS WHICH LIE BETWEEN MARS AND JUPITER AND REVOLVE IN THE FORM OF A BELT
REGION OF SKY SHOWING A PATTERN OF STARS
OBJECTS THAT MOVE AROUND THE PLANETS
OUR HOME GALAXY

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THE CONSTELLATION REPRESENTED AS HUNTER
IT LIES IN URSA MAJOR CONSTELLATION
THE NEAREST STAR TO EARTH
THE BRIGHTEST STAR IN THE NIGHT SKY OBSERVEDIN CANIS CONSTELLATION
IT CONTAINS GALAXIES, CONSTELLATIONS,STARS AND PLANETS
SMALL, IRREGULARLY SHAPED BODIES IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM COMPOSED MAINLY OF ICE AND DUST.
ALSO KNOWN AS MORNING STAR OR EVENING STAR.
AN APP IN THE MOBILE TO IDENTIFY STARS, CONSTELLATIONS AND PLANETS

15 Clues: OUR HOME GALAXY • THE NEAREST STAR TO EARTH • POLE STAR IS ALSO KNOWN AS • NEAREST STAR OTHER THAN SUN • IT LIES IN URSA MAJOR CONSTELLATION • OBJECTS THAT MOVE AROUND THE PLANETS • THE CONSTELLATION REPRESENTED AS HUNTER • REGION OF SKY SHOWING A PATTERN OF STARS • ALSO KNOWN AS MORNING STAR OR EVENING STAR. • PRESENCE OF EXCESSIVE ARTIFICIAL LIGHT AT NIGHT TIME • ...

Solar System Crossword 2022-09-30

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The _____ belt seperates the inner planets from the outer planets.
The attraction between 2 objects due to the force of gravity.
Jupiter has 80 what?

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The place that houses planets.
The planets _____ around the sun.
What keeps us on Earth.
The planets orbit around this.
There are 8 ____ in our solar system.

8 Clues: Jupiter has 80 what? • What keeps us on Earth. • The place that houses planets. • The planets orbit around this. • The planets _____ around the sun. • There are 8 ____ in our solar system. • The attraction between 2 objects due to the force of gravity. • The _____ belt seperates the inner planets from the outer planets.

Inner Planets 2022-01-05

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air is made mainly of ______________ and oxygen
______________ is the closest planet to the Sun
the __________ Belt is the field of rocks that separates the Inner Planets from the Outer Planets
the Sun is powered by ____________ reactions
The inner planets are rocky, but the outer planets are _____________
the dust on Mars is made of iron ___________.

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this is the word that means rocky type of planet made of rock and metal
Venus was named for the Roman Goddess of _________
the Sun is so big, one ______________ Earths could fit inside of it
__________ has two moons: Deimos and Phobos
Venus is covered in thick clouds of sulphuric __________

11 Clues: __________ has two moons: Deimos and Phobos • the Sun is powered by ____________ reactions • the dust on Mars is made of iron ___________. • air is made mainly of ______________ and oxygen • ______________ is the closest planet to the Sun • Venus was named for the Roman Goddess of _________ • Venus is covered in thick clouds of sulphuric __________ • ...

The Inner Solar System 2021-05-19

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In 2021 NASA flew the first _______ on Mars
the red planet
Venus rotates _______, opposite of most other planets
Mars has the largest ______ in the solar system
closest planet to the sun
the only dwarf planet in the inner solar system
more than 10,000 of them are in our solar system
Venus is covered in thick _______
The planets are named after ______ gods/goddesses

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planet that currently has liquid water
Mercury and Venus have no ______ while Earth and Mars do
hottest planet in the solar system
Mercury has a very thin ________, making the temperatures vary a lot
Mercury has many _______, making it look like the moon
The inner planets are _____ because of their closeness to the sun
Because of Mars' tilt, this planet can experience ________ like we do on Earth
On Venus, the _____ is longer than the year

17 Clues: the red planet • closest planet to the sun • Venus is covered in thick _______ • hottest planet in the solar system • planet that currently has liquid water • In 2021 NASA flew the first _______ on Mars • On Venus, the _____ is longer than the year • Mars has the largest ______ in the solar system • the only dwarf planet in the inner solar system • ...

Outer space 2023-07-16

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Eight objects that orbit the Sun.
An area outside Earth's atmosphere.
The only planet with life.
Small rocky objects that orbit the Sun.
Objects that orbit planets.

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A natural satellite.
A layer of gas surrounding Earth.
Hot, bright objects.
Can be used to see planets and stars.
It is a star.

10 Clues: It is a star. • A natural satellite. • Hot, bright objects. • The only planet with life. • Objects that orbit planets. • A layer of gas surrounding Earth. • Eight objects that orbit the Sun. • An area outside Earth's atmosphere. • Can be used to see planets and stars. • Small rocky objects that orbit the Sun.

Inner Planets 2024-04-30

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planets that are like the Earth
gasses that surround a planet
the 4 planets closest to the sun
Earth's sister planet

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moves around repeatedly
known as the Red Planet
the 4 planets farthest from the sun
celestial object that orbits a planet
contains water and oxygen
has the shortest orbit around the sun

10 Clues: Earth's sister planet • moves around repeatedly • known as the Red Planet • contains water and oxygen • gasses that surround a planet • planets that are like the Earth • the 4 planets closest to the sun • the 4 planets farthest from the sun • celestial object that orbits a planet • has the shortest orbit around the sun

Space crossword 2025-09-19

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sends electricity to earth
transports people to space
a planet people have explored
explores space

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planets float in it and revolve around the sun
floats in our solar system
the place that our planets are in
a big plasma ball that planets revolve around
may have life
a piece of plasma

10 Clues: may have life • explores space • a piece of plasma • sends electricity to earth • floats in our solar system • transports people to space • a planet people have explored • the place that our planets are in • a big plasma ball that planets revolve around • planets float in it and revolve around the sun

Space Crossword 2020-10-08

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the most famous dwarf planet
a place of multiple systems
meteoroid in the atmosphere
a meteor on the surface of a planet
haha
the hottest planet
a rock outside of the atmosphere
the biggest planet in the solar system
the thing that planets orbit
random word
the red planet

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the first 4 planets
a rock orbiting the sun
the rocks that orbit a planet
a place of multiple galaxies
the 6th planet from the sun
the closest planet to the sun
planet that can support life
the farthest planet from the sun

19 Clues: haha • random word • the red planet • the hottest planet • the first 4 planets • a rock orbiting the sun • a place of multiple systems • meteoroid in the atmosphere • the 6th planet from the sun • the most famous dwarf planet • a place of multiple galaxies • planet that can support life • the thing that planets orbit • the rocks that orbit a planet • the closest planet to the sun • ...

Space Crossword 2020-10-08

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the most famous dwarf planet
a place of multiple systems
meteoroid in the atmosphere
a meteor on the surface of a planet
haha
the hottest planet
a rock outside of the atmosphere
the biggest planet in the solar system
the thing that planets orbit
random word
the red planet

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the first 4 planets
a rock orbiting the sun
the rocks that orbit a planet
a place of multiple galaxies
the 6th planet from the sun
the closest planet to the sun
planet that can support life
the farthest planet from the sun

Solar system 2022-03-05

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The coldest planet in the solar system.
The star at the center of the solar system.
The smallest planet in the solar system and the closest to the sun.
Earth's only natural satellite.
The red planet.
Small rocky planets.
The largest dwarf planet.
The fastest spinning planet in the solar system.

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The most distant planet from the Sun.
It is located between the planets Mars and Jupiter.
The rings can be seen from earth.
It is located between the orbits of the planets Jupiter and Mars.
It is any of the large bodies that revolve around the sun in the solar system.
It is the only places in the universe.
It is an astronomical object comprising a luminous spheroid of plasma held together by its gravity.
Large planet composed out gaseous materials.
Earth "sister planet".

The Planets 2020-10-20

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and rock Saturn's rings are made out of
The coldest planet is
The Red Planet is
The farthest planet from the sun
How far is earth from the sun
The planet similar to earth
The planet that is closest to earth

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The hottest planet is
The planet made out of diamond is
The planet that has rings
The largest planet
The first planet astronuats stepped on was
The planet is made out of
The planet that we live on

14 Clues: The Red Planet is • The largest planet • The hottest planet is • The coldest planet is • The planet that has rings • The planet is made out of • The planet that we live on • The planet similar to earth • How far is earth from the sun • The farthest planet from the sun • The planet made out of diamond is • The planet that is closest to earth • and rock Saturn's rings are made out of • ...

INNER PLANETS 2022-12-10

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The hottest planet in our solar system
Responsible for the civil space program, aeronautics research, and space research in the US
The first European space craft to explore Venus
Currently on a mission to explore Mars to prepare for future human exploration
Did a "Flyby" of Venus on Dec 14, 1962
Makes up 21% of Earths atmosphere
4th planet from the sun

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A layer that protects life from the sun's radioactive waves
A layer of gases surrounding a planet or celestial body
Another word for inner planet
Named after Italian mathematician and engineer
First Satellite to be launched into the atmosphere. Launched by the Soviet Union
One year here is 88 earth days
I used Venus' gravitational pull to help guide my to Mercury
The only habitable planet in the solar system

15 Clues: 4th planet from the sun • Another word for inner planet • One year here is 88 earth days • Makes up 21% of Earths atmosphere • The hottest planet in our solar system • Did a "Flyby" of Venus on Dec 14, 1962 • The only habitable planet in the solar system • Named after Italian mathematician and engineer • The first European space craft to explore Venus • ...

Outer Planets 2023-05-13

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Rocky planets closest to the sun
Belt containing the dwarf planets
Dwarf planet that used to be known as a planet
Planet that rotates on its side, and is four times bigger than Earth
Gas giant
Separates inner and outer planets

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Gas giants furthest from the sun
Planet that has wind speeds up to 1240 miles per hour
Cloud that forms at -124 C
Cannot clear other objects out of its orbit
Planet famous for its rings, and has the biggest moon named Titan
Layer of gas that forms liquid droplets or solid flakes
Planet with a storm that has raged for over 400 years
Liquid heavy metal core

14 Clues: Gas giant • Liquid heavy metal core • Cloud that forms at -124 C • Gas giants furthest from the sun • Rocky planets closest to the sun • Belt containing the dwarf planets • Separates inner and outer planets • Cannot clear other objects out of its orbit • Dwarf planet that used to be known as a planet • Planet that has wind speeds up to 1240 miles per hour • ...

Astronomy and the Solar System- Unit 3- 2023-02-15

Astronomy and the Solar System- Unit 3- crossword puzzle

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the hottest planet
a pseudoscience that claim to discern information about human affairs by studying the apparent positions of celestial objects.
force that keeps planets in orbit
name of our galaxy
The least dense planet in our solar system
the shape of the earth
small rocky or metallic body in outer space. Smaller than asteroids
Called Luna by the Romans
Instrument used to see stars and planets
Is home to the biggest volcano in our solar system
Has the fastest rotational rate of all the planets
The farthest planet from the sun
small rocky body or minor planet orbiting the sun

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Ex planet, now classified as a dwarf
planet with the most expansive and bright rings
The path an object takes around another
Built his own and improved the telescope
Largest moon in our solar system
someone who studies astronomy
found at the centre of the solar system
The study of the heavenly bodies
A vehicle that is used for travel in space
Brightest object in the sky, after the sun and moon
a mass of frozen gas and particles that travels the solar

24 Clues: the hottest planet • name of our galaxy • the shape of the earth • Called Luna by the Romans • someone who studies astronomy • Largest moon in our solar system • The study of the heavenly bodies • The farthest planet from the sun • force that keeps planets in orbit • Ex planet, now classified as a dwarf • The path an object takes around another • ...

SPACE 2014-10-13

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How many planets are in our solar system?
Which planet is well known for it's rings?
The sun is a star, true or false?
What do we call it when the moon moves directly between the sun and the Earth?
Which planet has the longest day?
No longer recognised as a planet?
The Earth orbits the sun twice every year, true or false?
What is the largest planet?
Who was the first person to walk on the moon?
What is the third planet from the sun?

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What colour are the hottest stars?
When it is day in Australia, it is what in America?
What is the name of our galaxy?
Most of the planets in our solar system orbit the sun in which direction?
Closest planet to the sun?
Which is not a moon phase? Gibbous, new, sliver or crescent?
The Earth and all the other planets orbit what?
Farthest planet from the sun?
The sun provides Earth with heat and what?
Known as the red planet?

20 Clues: Known as the red planet? • Closest planet to the sun? • What is the largest planet? • Farthest planet from the sun? • What is the name of our galaxy? • The sun is a star, true or false? • Which planet has the longest day? • No longer recognised as a planet? • What colour are the hottest stars? • What is the third planet from the sun? • How many planets are in our solar system? • ...

Space 2015-10-25

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What is the Milky Way
What is the disk-shaped region found in outer space past the orbit of Neptune
What planet is a beautiful pale blue colour
What is the galaxy Earth is part of
What is the third planet from the sun
What does something go in and disappears forever.
What is the type of planet that Pluto is called
What planet looks like the colour of the sea
What comes out almost everyday at night time
What flies through the sky during a starry night
The star that is very, very, very hot

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What is the belt made up of asteroids between the planets Mars and Jupiter
What is the planet closest to the sun
What planets colour looks like sand
What is the biggest planet
What is Micky Mouse's dog called
What sort of rock can create natural disasters
What happens to the moon when it turns black
What planet has rings that are visible
What is the planet that is also called a chocolate bar

20 Clues: What is the Milky Way • What is the biggest planet • What is Micky Mouse's dog called • What planets colour looks like sand • What is the galaxy Earth is part of • What is the planet closest to the sun • What is the third planet from the sun • The star that is very, very, very hot • What planet has rings that are visible • What planet is a beautiful pale blue colour • ...

Michele's Space Crossword 2025-05-16

Michele's Space Crossword crossword puzzle

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A space craft that operates outside the heliosphere
A research facility
Matter in an object
Another word for water
The planet in which we live on
A giant cloud of dust and sky
A bright star located in part of Ursa Minor
A part of Newton's laws
Something that doesn't let anything, even light out
The force that gets us back down when we jump
A measure of distance for space

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One and a half hours in minutes
Stars that make up pictures
A donut shaped celestial body containing with dwarf planets and comets
The name of a constellation and a galaxy (and a TV show)
A space telescope
A spacecraft that orbits around a planet
Best seen in air that's not polluted, very colorful and pretty
A system of stars closest to our solar system
Planets do this around a star
A system with planets, stars, nebulas, and other space like things
A round like object that orbits around a star
Luminous, white dots in the sky

23 Clues: A space telescope • A research facility • Matter in an object • Another word for water • A part of Newton's laws • Stars that make up pictures • A giant cloud of dust and sky • Planets do this around a star • The planet in which we live on • One and a half hours in minutes • Luminous, white dots in the sky • A measure of distance for space • A spacecraft that orbits around a planet • ...

The Solar System 2025-09-24

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The red planet
Planet that has a day longer than its year
The process of particles sticking together to form larger bodies.
The explosion of a large star
The spinning of a planet on its axis.
A region between Mars and Jupiter filled with rocky bodies.
The process that powers the Sun by combining hydrogen atoms.
The coldest planet
Fastest planet around the Sun
A cloud of gas and dust in space where stars and planets can form.

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One complete trip around the Sun.
The star at the center of our solar system.
A large planet made mostly of gases, like Jupiter or Saturn.
The force that keeps planets in orbit and pulls objects toward each other.
The only planet known to have life
A tiny building block of planets formed from dust and rock.
Largest Planet
A large object that orbits a star and is spherical due to its own gravity.
Planet that spins on its side
A unit of distance equal to the space between Earth and the Sun.

20 Clues: The red planet • Largest Planet • The coldest planet • The explosion of a large star • Planet that spins on its side • Fastest planet around the Sun • One complete trip around the Sun. • The only planet known to have life • The spinning of a planet on its axis. • Planet that has a day longer than its year • The star at the center of our solar system. • ...

SF-U7_V1 2025-06-16

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(n): the air around a planet
(n): travel from one place to another
(v): to go to other places
(n): going somewhere without coming back
(n): a star and the planets around it
(n): a big group of stars and planets

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(n): a large round object that moves around a star
(n): everything in space
(n): the planet we live on
(n): the area beyond Earth with stars and planets
(n): air-like substance, not solid or liquid
(v): to move around something in space
(n): a person who goes into space

13 Clues: (n): everything in space • (v): to go to other places • (n): the planet we live on • (n): the air around a planet • (n): a person who goes into space • (n): travel from one place to another • (n): a star and the planets around it • (n): a big group of stars and planets • (v): to move around something in space • (n): going somewhere without coming back • ...

Dusty Per.1 2023-10-24

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a circumstellar disc in the outer Solar System, extending from the orbit of Neptune
The planets Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars are
is a celestial event in which a number of meteors are observed
When a planet does not meet the three rquirments
the apparent motion of a planet in a direction opposite to that of other bodies within its system
a measure of how circular an orbit is
are long, curvilinear structures found on some planetary bodies
Planets in our solar system travel on this
is a large planet mostly composed of helium and/or hydrogen

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is a fundamental system in condensed matter sciences and the main constituent of gas giant planets
is an icy, small Solar System body that warms and begins to release gases when passing close to the Sun
a body that could or did come together with many others under gravitation to form a planet
a region of space between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter
When the meteoroid hits Earth's surface it turn into
A small body moving in the solar system that can turn into a meteor
This is when a meteoroid enters Earth's atmosphere it turns into a
Cloud activity on planets such as jupiter
How we measure distance in space

18 Clues: How we measure distance in space • a measure of how circular an orbit is • Cloud activity on planets such as jupiter • Planets in our solar system travel on this • The planets Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars are • When a planet does not meet the three rquirments • When the meteoroid hits Earth's surface it turn into • ...

Universe 2024-05-15

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small rocky or metallic body in outer space
our universe
the circular motion of an object around its center
the force of attraction between all masses in the universe
the action by a celestial body of going round in an orbit or elliptical course
positioned element is an element whose computed position value is relative
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
an object that is neither a true planet nor a comet—that orbits within the inner Solar System
Kepler's three laws of...
a theory that places the Sun at the center of the Solar System
theory the Universe expanded from an extremely small, extremely hot, and extremely dense state

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a measure of the social, cultural and economic relatedness or connectivity between two places
cosmic snowballs of frozen gases, rock, and dust that orbit the Sun
pulls objects with mass toward each other
a torus-shaped region in the Solar System, centered on the Sun and roughly spanning the space between the orbits of the planets Jupiter and Mars
a debunked theory that the Earth is the center of the universe, with the sun and planets revolving around it
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars

17 Clues: our universe • Kepler's three laws of... • Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars • Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune • pulls objects with mass toward each other • small rocky or metallic body in outer space • the circular motion of an object around its center • the force of attraction between all masses in the universe • a theory that places the Sun at the center of the Solar System • ...

Chapter 1 - What Is Astronomy? 2026-02-18

Chapter 1 - What Is Astronomy? crossword puzzle

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an Italian scientist who is considered to be the first to use the telescope to look at the planets
a scientist who studies celestial bodies and how they exist and move in space
a heliocentric solar system has this at the center
early astronomers formed stars and groups of stars that form these
Modern astronomers can see details about stars and ________ that were not visible in ancient times.
early civilizations used the stars and movements of celestial bodies to measure this
this person reintroduced the heliocentric cosmos and confirmed the observations of Galileo

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We live in a _____________ solar system.
a telescope uses this to magnify distant objects
a constellation is a group of stars that fit together in the night sky to form this
this group of Babylonia used the phases of the moon to create the first lunar calendar
our calendar today is connected to the yearly and monthly orbits of the moon and this
The moon, planets, and stars are examples of what kind of bodies?
this is a modern tool astronomers use to study the planets and stars
Astronomers use chemistry and this other science to understand data.
the firs person to propose a heliocentric cosmos
An earth-centered universe is a ___________ cosmos.
in ancient times, people believed this was the center of the universe

18 Clues: We live in a _____________ solar system. • a telescope uses this to magnify distant objects • the firs person to propose a heliocentric cosmos • a heliocentric solar system has this at the center • An earth-centered universe is a ___________ cosmos. • The moon, planets, and stars are examples of what kind of bodies? • ...

Space 2017-05-16

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Astronauts work here.
Can be seen at night.
Scientist conduct these to answer questions
can be seen with the stars at night
The moon has a low amount.

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work with NASA to discover planets
planets revolve around it.
Revolves around the sun.
Essential for life.
a tool used to make tasks easier

10 Clues: Essential for life. • Astronauts work here. • Can be seen at night. • Revolves around the sun. • planets revolve around it. • The moon has a low amount. • a tool used to make tasks easier • work with NASA to discover planets • can be seen with the stars at night • Scientist conduct these to answer questions

Inner Planets 2022-11-07

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second planet from the Sun
last of the inner planets
meaning Earth-like
moving repeatedly around
the gases that surround a planet

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the first four planets, rocky terrain
a celestial object that orbits something
first inner planet
third planet away from the Sun
a thing that divides the two sets of planets

10 Clues: first inner planet • meaning Earth-like • moving repeatedly around • last of the inner planets • second planet from the Sun • third planet away from the Sun • the gases that surround a planet • the first four planets, rocky terrain • a celestial object that orbits something • a thing that divides the two sets of planets

Lesson 4: The Planets Vocabulary 2025-06-24

Lesson 4: The Planets Vocabulary crossword puzzle

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the seventh planet from the sun and has a blue-green color.
the third planet from the sun and where water exists as a solid, liquid, or a gas.
the planet closest to the sun
planets that are primarily made of ice and gas.
measure the distance between the objects in the solar system.
the largest planet in the solar system and fifth from the sun

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the second planet from the sun and similar in size to Earth.
planets that orbit outside the asteroid belt.
planets that orbit between the sun and the asteroid belt.
the fourth planet from the sun and called the red planet
planets that are made mainly of rocky material
the eighth planet from the sun and has a frozen surface of nitrogen
the sixth planet from the sun and the second largest in the solar system

13 Clues: the planet closest to the sun • planets that orbit outside the asteroid belt. • planets that are made mainly of rocky material • planets that are primarily made of ice and gas. • the fourth planet from the sun and called the red planet • planets that orbit between the sun and the asteroid belt. • the seventh planet from the sun and has a blue-green color. • ...

Astronomy 2023-04-18

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the only planet in our solar system we know of that supports life
a disk-shaped region of the Solar System located beyond Neptune's orbit
The outer planets of our solar system
small, rocky bodies that have been left over from the formation of the planets 4.5 billion years ago.
The region of the solar system between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter, where most of the asteroids are found
seventh planet from the sun
one of the largest members of the Kuiper Belt,used to be the 9 planet
large objects made of dust and ice that orbit the Sun
a celestial body that orbits a planet
the sixth planet from the Sun with the largest planetary rings in the Solar System

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is the eighth planet from the Sun, and the fourth largest
the four innermost planets in the solar system.
the fourth planet from the sun in our solar system
are not planets, but they can have moons of their own or their own ring systems
sometimes called a shooting star, is actually a space rock that is crashing through Earth's atmosphere.
are huge balls of burning gases, most of which are made of hydrogen

16 Clues: seventh planet from the sun • The outer planets of our solar system • a celestial body that orbits a planet • the four innermost planets in the solar system. • the fourth planet from the sun in our solar system • large objects made of dust and ice that orbit the Sun • is the eighth planet from the Sun, and the fourth largest • ...

Space 2022-03-31

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Are they an asteroids?
What will happen if the sun went off?
What will happen if there wasn’t any gravity?
How many planets in our Solar System?

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Is it a planet?
It’s a medium sized star?
Cross How many stars do you find to make a Southern Cross?
planets What are the two big planets in our Solar System?
Will the earth freeze?
Way Is it a our Solar System?

10 Clues: Is it a planet? • Are they an asteroids? • Will the earth freeze? • It’s a medium sized star? • Way Is it a our Solar System? • What will happen if the sun went off? • How many planets in our Solar System? • What will happen if there wasn’t any gravity? • planets What are the two big planets in our Solar System? • Cross How many stars do you find to make a Southern Cross?

Arham -The Sun! :] 2021-02-03

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The sun is one of them in the milky way
planets which are to small to be a planet =
Way Sun orbited the thing 20 times
The layer of the Sun outside of the radiation zone
A layer of gases which surrounds some of the planets and moons.
I have the closest temperature from the Sun

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light which comes from the sun
Gases that blows away from the Sun
Hot gases that explode of the surface of the sun =
The outermost layer of the sun
Where the sun appears to set
The thing that orbit around the sun
Without the thing there would be no life in the Earth
The last planet from the Sun
The hot inner part of the Sun
The Sun was made by that

16 Clues: The Sun was made by that • Where the sun appears to set • The last planet from the Sun • The hot inner part of the Sun • light which comes from the sun • The outermost layer of the sun • Gases that blows away from the Sun • Way Sun orbited the thing 20 times • The thing that orbit around the sun • The sun is one of them in the milky way • ...

The Outer Planets 2017-07-11

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the gas giants are made of gases that surround this type of center
Saturn's rings are made of this material
inside gas giants, pressure changes the gases into this
the outer planets are called
this causes clouds of gas to move around Jupiter
this is the fifth planet from the sun
this is the second biggest planet in our solar system
all the the gas giants have
spot the biggest storm in our solar system is called

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the lakes on Titan are made of this instead of water
this changes gases into liquids inside the outer planets
Saturn's biggest moon is called
this planet has 13 moons
Saturn is known for these
this planet is the seventh planet from the Sun
these planets are made of hydrogen, helium, and other gases

16 Clues: this planet has 13 moons • Saturn is known for these • all the the gas giants have • the outer planets are called • Saturn's biggest moon is called • this is the fifth planet from the sun • Saturn's rings are made of this material • this planet is the seventh planet from the Sun • this causes clouds of gas to move around Jupiter • ...

Aiden's space crossword puzzle 2024-05-01

Aiden's space crossword puzzle crossword puzzle

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circle around the outer planets
has planets like ours
made of rock

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made of gas
hot balls of gas
orbit around most planets
our star
a complete orbit around the sun
our planet

9 Clues: our star • our planet • made of gas • made of rock • hot balls of gas • has planets like ours • orbit around most planets • circle around the outer planets • a complete orbit around the sun

Aiden's space crossword puzzle 2024-05-01

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circle around the outer planets
has planets like ours
made of rock

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made of gas
hot balls of gas
orbit around most planets
our star
a complete orbit around the sun
our planet

Vocabulary 1, Unit 4 2025-09-09

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– Something that comes from outside Earth.
– The path a planet or moon takes around another object in space.
– The layer of air and gases around a planet.
– A ball of ice and rock that travels through space with a glowing tail.
– A giant group of stars, dust, and planets, like the Milky Way.

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– A round object in space, like Earth or Mars, that moves around a star.
system – The sun, its planets, and everything that travels around it.
– A formal discussion where people give reasons for and against an idea
– Everything that exists: stars, galaxies, planets, and space.
– Facts, numbers, or information we collect to learn something.
– A trip from one place to another.
– The huge area beyond Earth’s atmosphere, full of stars and planets.

12 Clues: – A trip from one place to another. • – Something that comes from outside Earth. • – The layer of air and gases around a planet. • – Everything that exists: stars, galaxies, planets, and space. • – Facts, numbers, or information we collect to learn something. • – A giant group of stars, dust, and planets, like the Milky Way. • ...

Planets - Vocabulary 2020-05-11

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A natural or man-made object which orbits a larger object; such as the moon orbiting the Earth.
A point of light in the night sky. In the daytime only one star is visible - the sun - which, like the other stars, is a ball of gas which produces its own heat and light.
The path of a satellite around a planet or of a planet around its star.
A natural object orbiting a planet.
A term referring to the moon.
The area above a planet’s atmosphere.
small, rocky, icy and metallic objects that orbit the sun. Most asteroids orbit in the main asteroid belt between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.
A large, natural object that orbits a star.

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To move in a circular orbit; such as the Earth going around the sun.
A person who trains to fly into space.
The gases surrounding a planet.
System The collection of eight planets and their moons in orbit around the sun, together with smaller bodies in the form of asteroids, meteoroids, and comets.
small objects made of rock and frozen gas that orbit the sun. They have a coma or “tail” that is seen when they pass close to the sun. Most originate in the outer solar system.
To turn around an axis or center point; which causes day and night on the Earth.

14 Clues: A term referring to the moon. • The gases surrounding a planet. • A natural object orbiting a planet. • The area above a planet’s atmosphere. • A person who trains to fly into space. • A large, natural object that orbits a star. • To move in a circular orbit; such as the Earth going around the sun. • ...

The Planets 2014-09-09

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The Milky Way is Earth’s what?
Which is the smallest planet?
Which is the coldest planet?
What tool do we use to help us see the planets?
What do we call the moon when we can see all of it?
Which planet is now considered a dwarf planet?
Which planet should we never look at directly?

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Which planet is most famous for its rings?
A solar ‘___’ occurs when the moon passes between the Sun and Earth.
Which planet is known as an Ice Giant?
Which is the largest planet?
Which planet is also known as the red planet?
Which planet takes approximately 365 days to go around the Sun?
Which known planet is furthers from the sun?
A ‘____’ eclipse occurs when the moon passes into the Earth’s Shadow.

15 Clues: Which is the largest planet? • Which is the coldest planet? • Which is the smallest planet? • The Milky Way is Earth’s what? • Which planet is known as an Ice Giant? • Which planet is most famous for its rings? • Which known planet is furthers from the sun? • Which planet is also known as the red planet? • Which planet should we never look at directly? • ...

Inner Planets 2023-09-11

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earth
lava
terraform
terrestrial
carbon dioxide
mars
sulphuric acid

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water
olympus mons
crater
rotate
volcano
venus
mercury

14 Clues: lava • mars • water • earth • venus • crater • rotate • volcano • mercury • terraform • terrestrial • olympus mons • carbon dioxide • sulphuric acid

Rocky Planets 2025-09-21

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bowl-shaped area around volcano vent
volcano with large, steep mountains
liquid magma
when water breaks down rocks
water drops sediment in new place
opening which allows magma to escape
triangular shaped deposit at mouth of river

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water picks up and moves sediment
molten mixture of rock, gases and water
large hole at top of volcano after magma chamber collapses
volcano with broad base and gentle slopes
giant cracks in Earth's surface
all living things on a planet
deep valley with steep sides, river at bottom

14 Clues: liquid magma • when water breaks down rocks • all living things on a planet • giant cracks in Earth's surface • water picks up and moves sediment • water drops sediment in new place • volcano with large, steep mountains • bowl-shaped area around volcano vent • opening which allows magma to escape • molten mixture of rock, gases and water • ...

Quiz study guide 2023-05-05

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Inner planets nicname
Earth,Venus,Mars,and mercury are
one thing that Inner and outer planets have in common
Outer planets nickname.

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One thing that Inner planet have in common
Juipter,Saturn,Uranus and neptune are all examples of
(hydrogen & helium) One thing that Outer planets have
What seperates Inner and outer planets.

8 Clues: Inner planets nicname • Outer planets nickname. • Earth,Venus,Mars,and mercury are • What seperates Inner and outer planets. • One thing that Inner planet have in common • Juipter,Saturn,Uranus and neptune are all examples of • one thing that Inner and outer planets have in common • (hydrogen & helium) One thing that Outer planets have

Inner and Outer Planets 2021-05-11

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dark spot /the spot on Neptune
/closest planet to the sun
planets /Smaller, rocky, grouped close to the sun
/hottest planet in the solar system
/another word for earth-like

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/largest Planet
planets /gas planets, further away from the sun
/many rings, yellowish-brown color
/also called "The Red Planet"
/moves around repeatedly

10 Clues: /largest Planet • /moves around repeatedly • /closest planet to the sun • /another word for earth-like • /also called "The Red Planet" • dark spot /the spot on Neptune • /many rings, yellowish-brown color • /hottest planet in the solar system • planets /gas planets, further away from the sun • planets /Smaller, rocky, grouped close to the sun

Space Science 2022-09-29

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A core that is a composed of liquid heavy metal
The largest planet
clouds of a certain composition
the planets behind the asteroid belt.
Coldest and windiest planet.
known for it's rings

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Atmosphere levels
also known as gas giants
the 7th planet made of mostly methane
Separates the inner planets and outer planets

10 Clues: Atmosphere levels • The largest planet • known for it's rings • also known as gas giants • Coldest and windiest planet. • clouds of a certain composition • the 7th planet made of mostly methane • the planets behind the asteroid belt. • Separates the inner planets and outer planets • A core that is a composed of liquid heavy metal

SOLAR SYSTEM CROSSWORD 2014-10-26

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THIS PLANET IS SOMETIMES CALLED THE EVENING STAR
THE LARGEST PLANET IN OUR SOLAR SYSTEM
RECENTLY NAMED A DWARF PLANET
THE PATH FOLLOWED BY AN OBJECT IN SPACE AS IT GOES AROUND ANOTHER OBJECT
ALL THE GASES THAT SURROUND THE STARS AND PLANETS
THE SECOND LARGEST PLANET WITH MANY RINGS
IRON IN THE SOIL GIVES THIS PLANET ITS RED COLOUR
USE TO VIEW THE STARS AND PLANETS FROM EARTH
PLANETS HAVE RINGS
THE SMALLEST PLANET IN OUR SOLAR SYSTEM

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WHEN THE MOON PASSES IN FRONT OF THE SUN
NAMED AFTER THE ROMAN GOD OF THE SEA
THE LARGEST OBJECT IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM
CAN TRAVEL TO SPACE IN A ROCKET
THE HUGE SPACE WHICH CONTAINS ALL OF THE MATTER AND ENERGY IN EXISTENCE
TO TURN AROUND A CENTER POINT
THIS PLANET TILTS OVER SO FAR ON ITS AXIS THAT IT ROTATES ON ITS SIDE
A ROCKY SPACE OBJECT OF VARYING SIZE
THIRD CLOSEST PLANET FROM THE SUN
A BOWL-SHAPED DEPRESSION FORMED BY THE IMPACT OF A METEOROID

20 Clues: PLANETS HAVE RINGS • TO TURN AROUND A CENTER POINT • RECENTLY NAMED A DWARF PLANET • CAN TRAVEL TO SPACE IN A ROCKET • THIRD CLOSEST PLANET FROM THE SUN • NAMED AFTER THE ROMAN GOD OF THE SEA • A ROCKY SPACE OBJECT OF VARYING SIZE • THE LARGEST OBJECT IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM • THE LARGEST PLANET IN OUR SOLAR SYSTEM • THE SMALLEST PLANET IN OUR SOLAR SYSTEM • ...

Astronomy 5th Grade 2021-01-28

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The sister planet to the Earth
Ex: Storm, Rain, Sunny, Hot, Cold
The layer of gases that protects us
The shape of an orbit
How many hours it takes for one rotation
What seperates the inner and outer planets
the only star in our solar system
Earth's natural satellite
The sixth planet from the Sun
Light on the right
an eclipse that occurs during the day
When the Sun, Earth, and Moon align
the group of planets made of rock
The moon takes one _____ to rotate and orbit

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when the moon is fully lit
When water changes from liquid to gas
Rain, sleep, snow or hail
Dark, cooler spots on the Sun's surface
Occurs due to the Moon's thin atmosphere
Large Gray thunderclouds
the path a planet takes around another object
Average weather of a location
The tool we measure temperature with
Over 70% of the Earth (The moon has none!)
the time that shadows are the shortest
What outer planets have around them
When the Sun appears in the East

27 Clues: Light on the right • The shape of an orbit • Large Gray thunderclouds • Rain, sleep, snow or hail • Earth's natural satellite • when the moon is fully lit • Average weather of a location • The sixth planet from the Sun • The sister planet to the Earth • When the Sun appears in the East • Ex: Storm, Rain, Sunny, Hot, Cold • the only star in our solar system • ...

Space 2024-05-02

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There is only one of them
A station we have in space
What something weights
An energy carrier that is used to stores
The only planets we know have life
A giant cloud of dust and gas
The brightest star in the sky
Something that can't change or remain the same
It is a dying star and it destroys lots of things
Something that pushes or pulls objects
The distance light travels in a year

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A time we use
Something we see in the stars like the big dipper
A donuts shaped belt that has ice and other things in it
Another galaxy that is closest to us
A telescope that we have and can see lots of far away star
A metal object we have in space
Where all the planets can be found in
A triple star system
The path a planet takes around the sun
Something that the earth and the planets are in
Something that we live on
Giant ball of gas mostly made of hydrogen

23 Clues: A time we use • A triple star system • What something weights • There is only one of them • Something that we live on • A station we have in space • A giant cloud of dust and gas • The brightest star in the sky • A metal object we have in space • The only planets we know have life • Another galaxy that is closest to us • The distance light travels in a year • ...

Solar System & Space Exploration 2021-05-06

Solar System & Space Exploration crossword puzzle

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The force of _______ keeps planets orbiting the sun and moons orbiting the planets. (A)
Sputnik 1 was the first _______ to be sent into space.
A planet orbiting the sun - the definition of a year. (A)
The sun is made mostly of _______.(A)
By sending rovers, such as Opportunity and Curiosity to ____, we have been able to study the Red Planet. (B)
Comets are unique because they have extremely ______ orbits around the sun.(A)
America's moon landing occurred during Project ______ in 1969. (C)
People practiced working and living in space during project ________. (C)
The light visible when a meteoroid hits Earth's atmosphere. (A)
The only star in our solar system (A)
In the Space Program, Project _______ was focused on getting a man into space and bringing him home alive.(C)

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Of all the objects in the solar system, the sun has the ___________ gravitational pull. (A)
The __________Space Station allows scientists from different countries to study space. (B)
The reason scientists brought back samples of moon rocks was to conduct _______ to see what they were made of. (B)
A planet spinning on its axis creating day and night. (A)
During the 1980s and 90s, Americans used the ______________ to send crewed missions into space. (B)
A ______ is an unmanned wheeled vehicle used to explore Mars. (B)
Planets orbit stars while _____ orbit planets. (A)

18 Clues: The sun is made mostly of _______.(A) • The only star in our solar system (A) • Planets orbit stars while _____ orbit planets. (A) • Sputnik 1 was the first _______ to be sent into space. • A planet orbiting the sun - the definition of a year. (A) • A planet spinning on its axis creating day and night. (A) • ...

Find the word 2024-07-02

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THE SUN AND THE PLANETS AROUND IT
A LARGE GROUP OF STARS
POPULAR MUSIC
A CELESTIAL BODY THAT TRAVELS IN SPACE
A PERSON THAT TRAVELS TO SPACE
BAD STROM WITH DANGEROUS WINDS
LOUD NOISE FROM A STORM
A LADYBUG, A BEE
AN INSECT WITH COLORFUL WINGS
AN ANIMAL THAT PREYS ON OTHERS

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AN INSECT WITH EIGHT LEGS
ELEGANT MUSIC
TOO MUCH WATER
CRIATURES FROM DIFFERENT PLANETS
A TOXIC SUBSTANCE
YOU CAN TRAVEL TO SPACE INSIDE THIS THING
A MUSIC INSTRUMENT THAT IS PLAYED USING THE FINGERS
A PUBLIC PERFORMANCE
A MUSIC GROUP

19 Clues: ELEGANT MUSIC • POPULAR MUSIC • A MUSIC GROUP • TOO MUCH WATER • A LADYBUG, A BEE • A TOXIC SUBSTANCE • A PUBLIC PERFORMANCE • A LARGE GROUP OF STARS • LOUD NOISE FROM A STORM • AN INSECT WITH EIGHT LEGS • AN INSECT WITH COLORFUL WINGS • A PERSON THAT TRAVELS TO SPACE • BAD STROM WITH DANGEROUS WINDS • AN ANIMAL THAT PREYS ON OTHERS • CRIATURES FROM DIFFERENT PLANETS • ...

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