space Crossword Puzzles

Space Exploration 2023-05-30

Space Exploration crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Specific task or assignment in space exploration
  2. Path followed by a spacecraft around a celestial body
  3. Interstellar cloud of dust and gases
  4. International Space Station
  5. Instrument for observing distant objects in space
  6. Spacecraft used for landing on the Moon
  7. Vehicle used to propel spacecraft into space
  8. Rocky object orbiting the Sun
  9. NASA program that landed humans on the Moon
  10. Extravehicular activity outside a spacecraft
  11. Astronaut from Russia or the former Soviet Union
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  1. Relating to travel between planets
  2. Fourth planet from the Sun
  3. Object placed in orbit around a celestial body
  4. Natural satellite of Earth
  5. Profession of someone who travels to space
  6. Vast system of stars, gas, and dust
  7. Sending a spacecraft into space
  8. Act of traveling or investigating outer space
  9. Vehicle designed for travel or operation in space

20 Clues: Fourth planet from the SunNatural satellite of EarthInternational Space StationRocky object orbiting the SunSending a spacecraft into spaceRelating to travel between planetsVast system of stars, gas, and dustInterstellar cloud of dust and gasesSpacecraft used for landing on the MoonProfession of someone who travels to space...

Space Unit 2023-06-07

Space Unit crossword puzzle
Across
  1. This planet was thought of as a star
  2. The violent death of a star
  3. Center of the sun
  4. The Milky Way ______
  5. How we measure distance in space
  6. Stars are born from ______
  7. Hottest planet in our solar system
  8. Over 1000 rings
  9. The surface of the sun
  10. A big Fireball in the sky
  11. The largest planet in our solar system
  12. Our only natural satellite
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  1. If you look into the sky at night you might see these
  2. The closest planet to the sun
  3. What holds everything together
  4. Dry red and almost habitable
  5. "It's not a planet"
  6. After the violent death of a star
  7. The only currently habitable planet in our solar system
  8. Furthest planet from our sun

20 Clues: Over 1000 ringsCenter of the sun"It's not a planet"The Milky Way ______The surface of the sunA big Fireball in the skyStars are born from ______Our only natural satelliteThe violent death of a starDry red and almost habitableFurthest planet from our sunThe closest planet to the sunWhat holds everything togetherHow we measure distance in space...

Space Race 2023-06-22

Space Race crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Comet probe
  2. - US space agency
  3. Soviet lunar probes
  4. Saturn probe
  5. - First animal in space
  6. Mars rover
  7. Soviet Venus/Halley's Comet probes
  8. US space probes
  9. Space telescope
  10. Mercury probe
  11. Soviet Venus probes
  12. Pluto probe.
  13. Russian spacecraft
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  1. Saturn's largest moon
  2. US planetary probes
  3. Meteor shower
  4. - US moon landing program
  5. - First man in space
  6. - First man in space
  7. US space program
  8. Private space company
  9. US lunar probes
  10. US space probes
  11. Soviet/Russian space station
  12. First US space station
  13. - Soviet spacecraft
  14. - Earth's natural satellite
  15. - First artificial satellite
  16. Mars rover
  17. Fourth planet from the sun

30 Clues: Mars roverMars roverComet probeSaturn probePluto probe.Meteor showerMercury probeUS lunar probesUS space probesUS space probesSpace telescopeUS space program- US space agencyRussian spacecraftUS planetary probesSoviet lunar probes- Soviet spacecraftSoviet Venus probes- First man in space- First man in spaceSaturn's largest moonPrivate space company...

Space Terms 2011-12-08

Space Terms crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A force attracting two bodies
  2. A high plain
  3. A small rock in space
  4. An ocean
  5. A ridge
  6. A landslide
  7. A mountain
  8. The cutting off of light
  9. Twelve consetellations dividing the ecliptic into equal parts
  10. A small hill
  11. Shallow crater
  12. A swamp
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  1. Molten rock inside the crust of a planet
  2. A unit of legth = 1.0E-08cm
  3. A cape
  4. A canyon
  5. Shaped like an egg
  6. A flow terrain
  7. Reflectivity of an object
  8. A bay
  9. A region
  10. A crack or break in the crust of a planet
  11. A dark spot
  12. A lake
  13. A term for molten rock

25 Clues: A bayA capeA lakeA ridgeA swampA canyonAn oceanA regionA mountainA landslideA dark spotA high plainA small hillA flow terrainShallow craterShaped like an eggA small rock in spaceA term for molten rockThe cutting off of lightReflectivity of an objectA unit of legth = 1.0E-08cmA force attracting two bodiesMolten rock inside the crust of a planet...

Space Exploration 2012-05-05

Space Exploration crossword puzzle
Across
  1. rocket with a bomb as a payload
  2. four planets closest to the sun
  3. Russian term for astronaut
  4. angle measured clockwise from north
  5. measures altitude
  6. completes one Earth orbit in 1.5h
  7. measure azimuth
  8. speed at which exhaust leaves a rocket
  9. enables spacecraft to change speed by using gravity
  10. used to magnify objects at greater distances
  11. device a rocket carries
  12. earth -centered
  13. Global Positioning System
  14. rocket with more than one stage
  15. charge coupled device
  16. trajectory in which space craft is boosted out of and back into Earth
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  1. contains combustible material in one end and payload in the other
  2. looks like a squashed circle
  3. sun centered
  4. satellite made by humans
  5. orbit of satellites orbiting Earth once everyone 24 hours
  6. four planets furthest from the sun
  7. angle measured above the horizon
  8. measures planets from space
  9. high energy subatomic particles that stream off the sun

25 Clues: sun centeredmeasure azimuthearth -centeredmeasures altitudecharge coupled devicedevice a rocket carriessatellite made by humansGlobal Positioning SystemRussian term for astronautmeasures planets from spacelooks like a squashed circlerocket with a bomb as a payloadfour planets closest to the sunrocket with more than one stage...

Space Exploration 2012-05-05

Space Exploration crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a model of the universe that places the Sun at the center with Earth, the planets, and moons revolving around it.
  2. The phenomenon that the observed frequency of a wave changes if the source of the wave and the observe are moving toward or away from one another.
  3. The study of spectra spectrum produced when a beam of light is passes through a prism
  4. There is almost as much gravity in orbit as there is on Earth; however, gravity is effectively eliminated inside a spacecraft due to the free-falling effect of orbiting earth, which causes the microgravity environment.
  5. When spectral lines move toward the longer-wavelength part (red end) of the spectrum.
  6. A telescope that has a lens for the objective
  7. Varying types of energy waves emitted by stars (radio waves, infrared waves, visible light, ultraviolet waves, rays and gamma rays.
  8. the angle measured clockwise from north when measuring altitude-azimuth co-ordinates
  9. A device made of thousands of closely spaced slits through which light is passed in order to produce a spectrum.
  10. Objects in space that give off large amounts of radio waves
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  1. Newton’s law states that all objects attract all other objects, and provides an explanation for the planet’s elliptical orbits.
  2. A figure that looks like a squashed circle; planets in the solar system move in elliptical orbits around the Sun
  3. Using radio waves to learn about the composition of stars
  4. a method of acceleration, which enables spacecraft to change speed by using the gravity of a poster.
  5. a satellite made by humans, such as a spacecraft or telescope.
  6. taking measurements of Earth (and other planets) from space.
  7. (AU) is the distance from Earth to the Sun (150 million km)
  8. all objects seen in the sky (sun, moon, stars and planets.
  9. Orbit of satellites placed about 36000 km above the ground, directly above the equator, orbiting Earth once every 24 hours
  10. A technology that electronically connects two (or more) separate telescopes to combine their images.
  11. orbit: Orbit of satellites placed about 36,000 km above the ground, directly
  12. A rocket with a bomb as a payload, launched in a trajectory that sends it up into space and down onto its target.
  13. A method of measuring distance indirectly by creating an imaginary triangle between an observer and an object whose distance is to be estimated.
  14. the large lens at the front of a telescope.
  15. a Russian term for astronaut.

25 Clues: a Russian term for astronaut.the large lens at the front of a telescope.A telescope that has a lens for the objectiveUsing radio waves to learn about the composition of starsall objects seen in the sky (sun, moon, stars and planets.(AU) is the distance from Earth to the Sun (150 million km)Objects in space that give off large amounts of radio waves...

Space Crossword 2012-07-24

Space Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The area that is closest to the viewer.
  2. The name of the kind of perspective where distant landscape backgrounds appear to fade.
  3. Tooker The name of the artist who created "The Subway" and "The Chess Game".
  4. The artwork created by Edward Hicks of Indians and Pilgrims.
  5. _______point perspective is used to represent objects where the corner is facing the viewer.
  6. A type of sculptural artwork that is often large and can be manipulated.
  7. The name of the artist who created "The Human Condition".
  8. A linear spacial technique that creates the illusion of depth on paper.
  9. An optical perspective technique that illustrates the distance of an object by its base's height on the picture plane.
  10. _______point perspective is used with really tall objects or a deep object and it uses a vertical axis.
  11. An optical perspective technique that shows one object closer than another by hiding part of another object.
  12. The name of the artwork by Kenny Scharf.
  13. The name of the line in perspective that represents your eye level.
  14. _______point perspective is used when an object's face is parallel to the horizon line.
  15. These kinds of color tend to advance or jump out at the viewer.
  16. Where perspective was first developed in the 15th century.
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  1. The area that is in the center of the artwork.
  2. Using this kind of optical perspective technique manipulates similar objects making them smaller as they move into the distance.
  3. The artist attributed with the formal creation of perspective.
  4. The name of the kind of space that represents the main subject matter in an artwork.
  5. The name of the points in perspective on the eye level.
  6. This is the name of the space that occurs in a three-dimensional area, same as real space.
  7. An optical perspective technique that can aid in an object advancing or receding due to how light or dark an object may be.
  8. An object of length directed at the viewer so that it appears to shorten as it moves in alignment with the eye.
  9. This type of artwork can fill a gallery room, and completely surround the viewer.
  10. The name of the kind of space that represents the background, not the main subject matter.
  11. The area that is farthest from the viewer in an artwork.
  12. The lines that recede to the points on the eye level.
  13. These lose their complexity as they move farther into the distance.
  14. The type of space that occurs on a two-dimensional surface like paper.

30 Clues: The area that is closest to the viewer.The name of the artwork by Kenny Scharf.The area that is in the center of the artwork.The lines that recede to the points on the eye level.The name of the points in perspective on the eye level.The area that is farthest from the viewer in an artwork.The name of the artist who created "The Human Condition"....

Space Crossword 2012-07-24

Space Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The name of the kind of space that represents the main subject matter in an artwork.
  2. _______point perspective is used when an object's face is parallel to the horizon line.
  3. An object of length directed at the viewer so that it appears to shorten as it moves in alignment with the eye.
  4. The type of space that occurs on a two-dimensional surface like paper.
  5. The artwork created by Edward Hicks of Indians and Pilgrims.
  6. _______point perspective is used to represent objects where the corner is facing the viewer.
  7. The lines that recede to the points on the eye level.
  8. The name of the artist who created "The Human Condition".
  9. This type of artwork can fill a gallery room, and completely surround the viewer.
  10. Using this kind of optical perspective technique manipulates similar objects making them smaller as they move into the distance.
  11. The name of the kind of perspective where distant landscape backgrounds appear to fade.
  12. These kinds of color tend to advance or jump out at the viewer.
  13. The name of the artwork by Kenny Scharf.
  14. An optical perspective technique that shows one object closer than another by hiding part of another object.
  15. The name of the points in perspective on the eye level.
  16. An optical perspective technique that illustrates the distance of an object by its base's height on the picture plane.
  17. _______point perspective is used with really tall objects or a deep object and it uses a vertical axis.
  18. An optical perspective technique that can aid in an object advancing or receding due to how light or dark an object may be.
Down
  1. Where perspective was first developed in the 15th century.
  2. A linear spacial technique that creates the illusion of depth on paper.
  3. The name of the artist who created "The Subway" and "The Chess Game".
  4. The artist attributed with the formal creation of perspective.
  5. These lose their complexity as they move farther into the distance.
  6. The area that is in the center of the artwork.
  7. The area that is closest to the viewer.
  8. A type of sculptural artwork that is often large and can be manipulated.
  9. The area that is farthest from the viewer in an artwork.
  10. The name of the kind of space that represents the background, not the main subject matter.
  11. The name of the line in perspective that represents your eye level.
  12. This is the name of the space that occurs in a three-dimensional area, same as real space.

30 Clues: The area that is closest to the viewer.The name of the artwork by Kenny Scharf.The area that is in the center of the artwork.The lines that recede to the points on the eye level.The name of the points in perspective on the eye level.The area that is farthest from the viewer in an artwork.The name of the artist who created "The Human Condition"....

Space Crossword 2012-10-24

Space Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. One of the movies from the Twilight saga
  2. Also the name of a cartoon(------- Boy)
  3. Does not exist in space
  4. What astronauts travel in
  5. Guy who travels in space
  6. Distance between Earth and Sun
  7. Also the name of a Chocolate Bar
  8. Moon lauch from 1969
  9. Seen mostly in the day
  10. Seen mostly at night
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  1. First man on the moon
  2. ----------, we have a problem!
  3. Another name for a Chocolate bar
  4. Aliens use this for travel
  5. Rhymes with "mars"
  6. Anything to do with the moon
  7. Extra-terrestrial being thought to be a myth
  8. A dark hole in space
  9. Holds all of the planets
  10. Also does not exist in space

20 Clues: Rhymes with "mars"A dark hole in spaceMoon lauch from 1969Seen mostly at nightFirst man on the moonSeen mostly in the dayDoes not exist in spaceGuy who travels in spaceHolds all of the planetsWhat astronauts travel inAliens use this for travelAnything to do with the moonAlso does not exist in space----------, we have a problem!...

Space Crossword! 2013-06-16

Space Crossword! crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The study of the universe
  2. A telescope that uses a lens to collect the light from an object
  3. A collection of stars held together by gravity
  4. A meteoroid that hits Earth’s atmosphere and burns up
  5. The small group of galaxies that include our galaxy the Milky Way
  6. A stream of fast moving charged particles produced by the sun
  7. A graph that compares the properties of stars
  8. The brightness of a star as seen from Earth
  9. The phenomenon in which one celestial object moves directly in front of another celestial object
  10. The average distance between Earth and the Sun
  11. A meteoroid that is large enough to pass through Earth’s atmosphere and reach the ground without being burned up
  12. An object composed of rocky material, ice, and gas
  13. A telescope that uses a mirror to collect light from an object
  14. A massive explosion in which the entire outer portion of a star is blown off
  15. A group of planets that circle one or more stars
  16. The change in frequency of a light or sound source due to its motion relative to an observer
  17. The force of attraction between all masses in the universe
  18. A scientist who studies astronomy
  19. The event that may have triggered the expansion of the universe
  20. The time it takes for an object to orbit another object
  21. The theory that describes how stars and planets form
  22. A star that is so dense that only neutrons can exist in its core
  23. A huge collection of stars, planets, gas, and dust all held together by gravitational forces
  24. A vast cloud of gas and dust
  25. An optical instrument that produces a spectrum from a narrow beam of light
  26. A piece of rock moving through space
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  1. The most abundant invisible form of matter in the universe
  2. A collection of up to 50 to 1000 stars
  3. A hot, condensed object at the center of a nebula
  4. A small, dim, hot star
  5. The monthly progression of changes in the appearance of the moon
  6. A celestial body made of hot gases
  7. The radiation left over from the big bang
  8. The rising and falling of ocean waters as a result of the moon and Earth’s gravity
  9. A narrow band of stars on the H-R diagram
  10. A star’s total energy output per second
  11. An artificial object or vehicle that orbits the Earth
  12. A large cluster of 4 to 25 clusters of galaxies
  13. A group of stars that seem to form a distinctive pattern in the sky
  14. An area of strong magnetic fields on the photosphere of the sun
  15. The movement of an object in the sky from east to west
  16. Certain specific wavelengths within a spectrum shown as lines
  17. The turning of an object around an imaginary axis running through it
  18. The phenomenon in which the full moon passes into Earth’s shadow
  19. A form of energy that makes up almost three quarters of the universe that increases the expansion of the universe
  20. A small object that ranges in size
  21. The process of energy production in which hydrogen nuclei combine to form helium nuclei
  22. An object that orbits one or more stars and doesn’t share its orbit with another object
  23. The phenomenon in which the shadow of the moon falls on Earth’s surface
  24. Any object that exists in space
  25. The surface layer of the sun
  26. A way of showing days that is organized into a table or chart
  27. The distance that light travels in one year

53 Clues: A small, dim, hot starThe study of the universeThe surface layer of the sunA vast cloud of gas and dustAny object that exists in spaceA scientist who studies astronomyA celestial body made of hot gasesA small object that ranges in sizeA piece of rock moving through spaceA collection of up to 50 to 1000 starsA star’s total energy output per second...

Space Crossword 2013-06-06

Space Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. first Canadian commander of the International Space Station
  2. eight planet in our solar system
  3. The robotic arm on the International Space Station
  4. first Canadian to board the International Space Station
  5. first planet in our solar system
  6. a mars rover that has recently reached mars
  7. third planet in our solar system
  8. a station in space built by many countries together
  9. ninth planet in our solar system
  10. second planet in our solar system
  11. first Canadian in space
  12. what makes all life possible
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  1. fifth planet in our solar system
  2. first Canadian woman in space
  3. The group of people that run Canada's space program
  4. sixth planet in our solar system
  5. The first Canadian satellite
  6. president of the Canadian Space Agency
  7. seventh planet in our solar system
  8. fourth planet in our solar system

20 Clues: first Canadian in spaceThe first Canadian satellitewhat makes all life possiblefirst Canadian woman in spacefifth planet in our solar systemeight planet in our solar systemsixth planet in our solar systemfirst planet in our solar systemthird planet in our solar systemninth planet in our solar systemsecond planet in our solar system...

Space Exploration 2013-05-28

Space Exploration crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a measure of distance used to describe the position of planets relative to the sun
  2. Earth-centered model of the solar system
  3. Sun-centered model
  4. a meteoroid that enters Earth's atmosphere
  5. a contracting mass of gas in the first stage of a star's formation
  6. an enormous explosion that marks the death of a massive star
  7. the distance that light travels in a year
  8. grouping of millions or billions of stars, gas, and dust held together by gravity
  9. super-dense remnant of a supernova; an object around which gravity is so intense that even light cannot escape
  10. vast clouds of gas and dust in space, where stars form
  11. either of the two times a year when the Sun crosses the equator and day and night are of equal length
Down
  1. small, rocky bodies orbiting the Sun and lying mainly in a narrow belt between Mars and Jupiter
  2. a small body that orbits a larger one
  3. a method of indirectly measuring distance by creating an imaginary triangle between an observer and an object whose distance away is to be estimated
  4. groupings of stars that form patterns in the night sky
  5. the force of attraction between masses
  6. one of the latter stages in the life cycle of a Sun-like star during which the star collapses
  7. celestial body composed of dust and ice that orbits the sun
  8. orbital path of a planet around the Sun
  9. refers to all the pieces of debris that have fallen off rocks, satellites, space stations and space shuttles and remain floating in space
  10. the height of a celestial body above the horizon, ranging from 0 at sea level to 90 straight up
  11. the apparent shift in position of a nearby object against a distant background when the object is viewed from two different positions
  12. the angle between the most northerly point of the horizon and the point

23 Clues: Sun-centered modela small body that orbits a larger onethe force of attraction between massesorbital path of a planet around the SunEarth-centered model of the solar systemthe distance that light travels in a yeara meteoroid that enters Earth's atmospheregroupings of stars that form patterns in the night sky...

Space Math 2013-02-12

Space Math crossword puzzle
Across
  1. 10
  2. 63
  3. 9
  4. 4
  5. 72
  6. 28
  7. 12
  8. 1
  9. 30
Down
  1. 8
  2. 54
  3. 2
  4. 5
  5. 6
  6. 3
  7. 36
  8. 35
  9. 7
  10. 24
  11. 18

20 Clues: 8259463175410637236281235302418

Space Vocab 2013-08-05

Space Vocab crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Extravehicular activity or spacewalk
  2. Liquid oxygen
  3. Greenwich mean time
  4. Hydrochloric acid
  5. JSC
  6. Body-mass-measurement-device
  7. Unidentified flying object
  8. Students for the exploration and department of space
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  1. Crew return vehicle
  2. The height of an object or point relitive to sea level
  3. Lithium hydroxide
  4. Global position system
  5. Central daylight time
  6. Heal
  7. Trash airlock
  8. The curved path of a celestial object or spacecraft around something
  9. Eats away
  10. European space agency
  11. manned maneuvering unit
  12. International Space Station

20 Clues: JSCHealEats awayLiquid oxygenTrash airlockHydrochloric acidLithium hydroxideCrew return vehicleGreenwich mean timeCentral daylight timeEuropean space agencyGlobal position systemmanned maneuvering unitUnidentified flying objectInternational Space StationBody-mass-measurement-deviceExtravehicular activity or spacewalk...

Space vocabulary 2013-08-06

Space vocabulary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. oxygen decreasing
  2. an illusion of speed
  3. an explosion from the sun
  4. a curved path of a celestial body
  5. All existing matter and space considered as a whole; the cosmos.
  6. a way to store water
  7. a way to communicate in space
  8. what we breathe
  9. an physical activity done outside the shuttle
  10. a unidentified object in space
  11. a vehicle used for traveling in space
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  1. a force that attracts you to the earth
  2. x-ray
  3. a space laboratory
  4. an artificial body placed to orbit a planet for data
  5. Co2
  6. no gravity
  7. an envelope of gases surrounding the earth
  8. a person who is trained to travel in a spacecraft
  9. a transportation to outer space

20 Clues: Co2x-rayno gravitywhat we breatheoxygen decreasinga space laboratoryan illusion of speeda way to store wateran explosion from the suna way to communicate in spacea unidentified object in spacea transportation to outer spacea curved path of a celestial bodya vehicle used for traveling in spacea force that attracts you to the earth...

Space & Beyond 2013-12-01

Space & Beyond crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the furthest planet from the sun
  2. no longer a officially considered a planet
  3. a region of space where gravity is so intense
  4. closest planet to Earth
  5. takes approximately 365 days to rotate around the sun
  6. a body in space which orbits another body
  7. In which all matter and space exist
  8. contains the eight planets along with other bodies
  9. a ball of ice,rock & dust orbiting the Sun.
  10. known as the "Red Planet"
Down
  1. a star which the Earth orbits
  2. a death of a star
  3. a cloud of gas and dust.
  4. the process of creating light in a Star
  5. the largest planet
  6. a body in the Solar System orbiting the Sun ranging in size.
  7. a piece of rock found between Mars & Jupiter.
  8. coldest planet in the solar system
  9. a system of billions of stars held by gravitational attraction
  10. famous for its rings
  11. closest planet to the sun

21 Clues: a death of a starthe largest planetfamous for its ringsclosest planet to Eartha cloud of gas and dust.closest planet to the sunknown as the "Red Planet"a star which the Earth orbitsthe furthest planet from the suncoldest planet in the solar systemIn which all matter and space existthe process of creating light in a Star...

Space Crossword 2014-05-16

Space Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The imaginary line on which Earth and the moon rotate
  2. A chunk of rock or metal going through Earth's atmosphere
  3. A chunk of rock or metal floating through space
  4. The point of the planets' orbit closest to the sun
  5. This person believed that the universe was sun centered
  6. The planet closest to the sun
  7. The motion of an object around another object
  8. The longest day of the year
  9. An object that revolves around a planet
  10. A big ball of fire
  11. Grouping of stars used for navigation
  12. Our planet
  13. The Earth's natural satellite
Down
  1. The point of the planets' orbit farthest from the sun
  2. This person believed that the universe was Earth centered
  3. The movement of Earth on its axis
  4. A chunk of rock or metal that hit the ground
  5. The idea that the solar system revolves around the sun
  6. The shortest day of the year
  7. This happens on September 21
  8. The idea that the solar system revolves around the earth
  9. The shape of Earth's orbit
  10. The study of the planets
  11. This happens on March 21
  12. The study of objects and their supposed effect on Earth

25 Clues: Our planetA big ball of fireThe study of the planetsThis happens on March 21The shape of Earth's orbitThe longest day of the yearThe shortest day of the yearThis happens on September 21The planet closest to the sunThe Earth's natural satelliteThe movement of Earth on its axisGrouping of stars used for navigation...

Space Crossword 2014-05-29

Space Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Brightest star in our galaxy, also shares a name with a character in Harry Potter.
  2. Our galaxy is called the ________ and stretches across 100,000ly.
  3. A Solar _____ occurs when the moon blocks the sun light from Earth.
  4. Wind speeds at the equator of this planet get up to 1800km/h.
  5. Contains 100-100,000 stars in a small region of space.
  6. Our ______ contains eight planets and a medium massed star.
  7. Planet that's tilted 90° on its axis, making it appear to roll.
  8. Two weeks into the Moon's cycle, when no light from the moon is illuminated to the Earth.
  9. There are 100 billion stars in a ______.
  10. An ______ unit is used to measure the distance in our Solar System.
  11. A complete spin of Earth on it's axis.
  12. A Canadian Commander for the International Space Station.
  13. The _____ System is about 4.3ly away from our Solar System.
  14. A layer of the Sun that can only been seen during a Solar Eclipse.
  15. Contains 100,000s of stars, pulled together in a sphere shape by gravity.
  16. A _____ is equivalent to 63,000AU.
  17. First person to walk on the moon.
  18. A radiation given off by the sun, also gives us sun burns.
  19. A medium mass star in our Solar System.
  20. Radius of the planet is 71,oookm, and is larger than twice the mass of all the planets combined.
  21. Called the 'red' planet because of its rust colour on the surface.
  22. Gives of 3x more energy than it receives from the Sun.
Down
  1. A planet with 90x the pressure of Earth.
  2. 10% of all of space is filled with billions of celestial objects. The rest is filled with ________.
  3. Most stars are a _____ System.
  4. Theory that the Earth collided with another planet and the debris created the Moon.
  5. Theory that the Moon was once part of Earth until it was cast out by the rotation.
  6. _____ has a rocky surface like the moon, but also has some smooth areas because of lava flow.
  7. Large explosions on the surface of the sun.
  8. Cool spots on the Sun's surface that can be larger than Earth.
  9. Water covers up to 70% of the planet and exists in all three states.
  10. Contains 100s-1000s of stars together in a region of space.
  11. Caused because of two galaxies colliding with each other.
  12. Different coloured lights in the sky appearing in the North and South of the Earth.
  13. One of his conclusions was that almost all the galaxies are moving away from each other.
  14. Scientists believe these are at the center of all galaxies
  15. A layer of the Sun that oozes Plasma towards the surface.
  16. The debris and matter from a ______ can form another celestial object.
  17. Where fusion takes place in the sun, and temperatures are over 15 million °C
  18. A complete orbit of the Earth around the Sun.
  19. The largest of galaxies and contains little dust.
  20. As old arms disappear in a _____ galaxy, new ones appear.
  21. Large cloud of dust and gas, also called a 'Star Nursery.'

43 Clues: Most stars are a _____ System.First person to walk on the moon.A _____ is equivalent to 63,000AU.A complete spin of Earth on it's axis.A medium mass star in our Solar System.A planet with 90x the pressure of Earth.There are 100 billion stars in a ______.Large explosions on the surface of the sun.A complete orbit of the Earth around the Sun....

Earth & Space 2014-05-26

Earth & Space crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Disappearance of about 70% of marine species
  2. Hard solid organs that form part of a skeleton.
  3. When the organism's original bones are replaced by minerals which form a rock-like material.
  4. The star around which the earth orbits.
  5. Disappearance of more than 50% of fish, sponges and corals
  6. A long and distinct period of history.
  7. Describes any flow of electric charge through a gas, liquid or solid.
  8. Solid inorganic substances of natural occurrence.
  9. Are experts in the study of fossils.
  10. The process of change by which an organism or species becomes better suited to its environment.
  11. Disappearance of 96% marine species and 75% of land species
  12. A group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals capable of exchanging genes or interbreeding.
Down
  1. Disappearance of about 50% of animal species
  2. Is formed by the deposition of material at the earth's surface and in bodies of water.
  3. Happen when lava and gas are discharged from a volcanic vent.
  4. Any remains or trace of an organism in the earth's crust.
  5. Also known as K/T.
  6. Made up of sedimentary deposits with the same characteristics.
  7. A widespread and rapid decrease in the amount of life on earth.
  8. The gradual destruction of something by natural forces.
  9. The exertion of force upon a surface.

21 Clues: Also known as K/T.Are experts in the study of fossils.The exertion of force upon a surface.A long and distinct period of history.The star around which the earth orbits.Disappearance of about 50% of animal speciesDisappearance of about 70% of marine speciesHard solid organs that form part of a skeleton....

Earth & Space 2014-05-26

Earth & Space crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Disappearance of more than 50% of fish, sponges and corals
  2. Describes any flow of electric charge through a gas, liquid or solid.
  3. The star around which the earth orbits.
  4. Disappearance of about 70% of marine species
  5. Also known as K/T.
  6. Solid inorganic substances of natural occurrence.
  7. When the organism's original bones are replaced by minerals which form a rock-like material.
  8. Happen when lava and gas are discharged from a volcanic vent.
Down
  1. The exertion of force upon a surface.
  2. Disappearance of 96% marine species and 75% of land species
  3. A widespread and rapid decrease in the amount of life on earth.
  4. Are experts in the study of fossils.
  5. The gradual destruction of something by natural forces.
  6. A long and distinct period of history.
  7. Made up of sedimentary deposits with the same characteristics.
  8. Is formed by the deposition of material at the earth's surface and in bodies of water.
  9. The process of change by which an organism or species becomes better suited to its environment.
  10. Disappearance of about 50% of animal species
  11. Any remains or trace of an organism in the earth's crust.
  12. Hard solid organs that form part of a skeleton.
  13. A group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals capable of exchanging genes or interbreeding.

21 Clues: Also known as K/T.Are experts in the study of fossils.The exertion of force upon a surface.A long and distinct period of history.The star around which the earth orbits.Disappearance of about 70% of marine speciesDisappearance of about 50% of animal speciesHard solid organs that form part of a skeleton....

Space Review 2014-03-06

Space Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. rock burning in atmosphere
  2. dark part of the moon
  3. the inner planets
  4. phases of the moon gaining light
  5. June 21st
  6. shape of an object's revolution
  7. darkest part of a shadow
  8. planets atmosphere traps heat
  9. most massive planet
  10. the warmest planet
Down
  1. causes the tides
  2. season starting on dec 21 in southern hemisphere
  3. the planet with similarly sized moon
  4. millions of these are on the moon
  5. mr. js favorite moon phase (no spaces)
  6. eclipse that forms when the moons shadow falls on earth
  7. 12 hour night and day
  8. complete spin
  9. planet without an atmosphere
  10. the last planet
  11. largest dwarf planet

21 Clues: June 21stcomplete spinthe last planetcauses the tidesthe inner planetsthe warmest planetmost massive planetlargest dwarf planetdark part of the moon12 hour night and daydarkest part of a shadowrock burning in atmosphereplanet without an atmosphereplanets atmosphere traps heatshape of an object's revolutionphases of the moon gaining light...

Enclosed Space 2014-07-23

Enclosed Space crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A toxic gas found in Inert Gas
  2. Used for communication
  3. Maintains watch over those entering enclosed space
  4. Common enclosed space found in the foc'sle space
  5. Gas concentration safe for workers day after day
  6. Must be stopped prior measurement of gas
  7. Used also for working aloft
  8. Person authorised to permit entry
  9. A toxic gas commonly found in bunker tanks
  10. Used in SCBA bottles
  11. Does not by itself make the job safe
Down
  1. Person with knowledge and experience to make assessment of dangers in enclosed space
  2. Instrument for measuring gas concentration
  3. Friendly gas
  4. Flammable gas
  5. Periodic checking and adjusting of measuring instruments
  6. Space with limited entries
  7. Percentage of oxygen in air
  8. Used with SCBA
  9. Assessment is done prior to any enclosed space entry

20 Clues: Friendly gasFlammable gasUsed with SCBAUsed in SCBA bottlesUsed for communicationSpace with limited entriesPercentage of oxygen in airUsed also for working aloftA toxic gas found in Inert GasPerson authorised to permit entryDoes not by itself make the job safeMust be stopped prior measurement of gasInstrument for measuring gas concentration...

Space Crossword 2014-06-18

Space Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. what planet is after earth?
  2. what company first went in to space?
  3. what is the second planet away from the sun?
  4. how do you measure distances in space?
  5. what is the 7th planet away from the sun?
  6. what is the 8th planet away from the sun?
  7. what is our solar system in?
  8. what is used on earth to see planets?
  9. what do you call it when a planet goes around the sun?
  10. what is closest planet to the sun?
  11. what is the third plan away from the sun?
  12. system what are our planets in?
Down
  1. what is our universe in?
  2. planets what is the opposite of outer planets?
  3. what do you call men that go into space?
  4. what is the 6th planet away from the sun?
  5. What is the biggest and hottest star?
  6. What is Earth?
  7. what is our Galaxy in?
  8. what is the 5th planet away from the sun?
  9. planets what is the opposite of inner planets?

21 Clues: What is Earth?what is our Galaxy in?what is our universe in?what planet is after earth?what is our solar system in?system what are our planets in?what is closest planet to the sun?what company first went in to space?What is the biggest and hottest star?what is used on earth to see planets?how do you measure distances in space?...

Space Talk 2014-12-06

Space Talk crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The only star in our solar system.
  2. holes A region in space that is so dense that not even light can escape.
  3. A cloud of dust and gas in space known as a birth place for stars.
  4. A small rocky object in orbit around the sun.
  5. A group of stars that form a shape of picture in the sky.
  6. A term used to describe a point directly underneath an object or body.
  7. A narrow stream of gas or particles ejected from an accretion disk surrounding a star or black hole.
  8. Water in its solid state.
  9. The name of our galaxy.
  10. A giant ball of hot gas that emits its own radiation.
  11. A phenomenon that occurs when the moon passes into the shadow of the earth.
  12. The area around a planet most affected by its magnetic field.
  13. Referred to two times a year the sun rays are furthest from the equator.
  14. A measure of the total amount of material in a body.
  15. A meteor that hits earth is completely burned up.
  16. A large ball of ice and rock that orbits the sun.
  17. Everything around us is part of it and is 13.7 billion years old.
  18. Water does not exist in its liquid form past this point.
  19. Star The hottest stars are.
  20. A mutual physical force of nature that causes too bodies to attract each other.
  21. The planet we live on.
Down
  1. Station A satellite orbiting the earth that people can live on.
  2. The name for a human that goes up to space.
  3. The closest planet to the sun.
  4. A distance equal to 1000 parsecs.
  5. The measurement we use within our solar system.
  6. The measurement we use within our universe.
  7. Dark patches on the suns surface.
  8. An element containing of one electron and one proton.
  9. An imaginary circle drawn through the north and south poles.
  10. A scientific device that scientist use to observe celestial objects in space.
  11. A term used to describe all elements except hydrogen and helium.
  12. A small particle of rock or dust that burns away in the earths atmosphere.
  13. The gasses that surrounds a planet or moon.
  14. An explosion that some scientists believe created the universe.
  15. The path of a celestial body as it moves through space.
  16. A word used to describe anything that contains mass.

37 Clues: The planet we live on.The name of our galaxy.Water in its solid state.Star The hottest stars are.The closest planet to the sun.A distance equal to 1000 parsecs.Dark patches on the suns surface.The only star in our solar system.The name for a human that goes up to space.The measurement we use within our universe....

SPACE Crossword 2017-01-17

SPACE Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The solar wind causes parts of the comet to vaporize and pushes them off the comet's surface. This forms the _______ of the comet.(p.203-204)
  2. The tilted planet. (p.201)
  3. The circular path of one object around another object. An object revolving around another object. (p.172)
  4. The red planet. (p.199)
  5. In 1977, the ___________ 1 and 2, left Earth on a mission to observe and study the four outer planets. They continue to travel beyond these planets, and they contain pictures, songs, and stories about people on Earth. (p.227)
  6. The distance of 9.5 trillion, is the distance that light travels in one year is called a _______________ (make it one word). (p.175)
  7. Chunks of loosely held rock and ice that come from the outer parts of the solar system. (p.203-204)
  8. Astronomers call Earth's position in the solar system the "____________" zone. (p.186)
  9. The giant planet. (p.201)
  10. Green plants need sunlight for _____________________. (p.187)
  11. Everything that exists. Stars, planets, all matter, and the empty space surrounding them. (p.172)
  12. This is Canada's main contribution to the ISS. It has helped build and maintain the ISS. It can be controlled by astronauts form inside the ISS. (p.212)
  13. The correct order of the ______ planets is Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. (p.200)
  14. The turning of an object around an imaginary axis running through it. Earth's rotation around its axis takes 24 hours. Refer to diagram. (p.416)
  15. The hottest planet. (p.199)
  16. An example of a ________ planet is Pluto. This object is larger than an asteroid but smaller than a planet. This object does NOT dominate its orbit.(p.202)
  17. A collection of many billions of stars, plus gas and dust held together by gravity. (p.173)
  18. The ringed planet. (p.201)
  19. This satellite helps track asteroids that could possibly collide with the Earth. It also keeps an eye on other satellites to prevent collisions. (p.211)
Down
  1. A _______ eclipse occurs when Earth moves directly between the Sun and the Moon. (p.191)
  2. The Moon has _ _ _ _ phases. The first quarter, full moon, last quarter, and new Moon. (p.188)
  3. The four outer planets are large and have __________ around them. (p.200)
  4. A _______ eclipse is when the Moon moves directly between the Sun and the Earth. (p.190)
  5. This country provides astronauts, robots, telescopes, and financial support for space exploration. (p.210-213)
  6. The Sun is about FIVE __________ years old. (p.184)
  7. The living planet. (p.199)
  8. Any part of a meteoroid that lands on Earth.(p.203)
  9. The _____________ unit is a measurement equal to the distance between the Sun and Earth. About 150 million km! (p.174)
  10. This star is used to tell direction, and is located in the tail of the constellation Ursa Minor. Another name for this star is the North Star. (p.170-171)
  11. The Sun is made up mostly of _____________. (p.184)
  12. The _______ revolves (orbits) around the Earth, and reflects the light of the Sun.(p.188)
  13. The Smallest planet. (p.199)
  14. A rocky object, located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter, that orbits the Sun. (p.202)
  15. The four inner planets are small and _____________.(p.198)
  16. The correct order of the ______ planets is Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars. (p.198)
  17. The Earth is located in the ___________ Way galaxy. (p.173)
  18. The life expectancy of the Sun is about _ _ _ billion years.(p.184)
  19. The deep blue planet. (p.201)
  20. This object orbits one or more stars, is spherical, and does not share its orbit with another object. (p.415)
  21. A massive ball of superheated gases that radiates heat and light. (p.172)
  22. The distance between the _____ and Earth is about 150 000 000 km. (p.184)

41 Clues: The red planet. (p.199)The giant planet. (p.201)The tilted planet. (p.201)The living planet. (p.199)The ringed planet. (p.201)The hottest planet. (p.199)The Smallest planet. (p.199)The deep blue planet. (p.201)The Sun is about FIVE __________ years old. (p.184)Any part of a meteoroid that lands on Earth.(p.203)...

BLANK SPACE 2016-06-06

BLANK SPACE crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Deep fried everything
  2. "That's what you get for waking up in ____"
  3. Where the horses hang..balle balle!
  4. Honeymoon destination - Part 1
  5. Gooooo HAWKS!
  6. Prince Charming will come on this...
  7. Uff Uff Mirchi!
  8. "We fell in love, as the leaves turned brown"
  9. Groom will teach Bride how to ____
  10. Jeans all day, every day!
  11. Yum
Down
  1. Favourite number
  2. Meant to bee
  3. "Does it bother you, me being half naked all the time?"
  4. Honeymoon destination - Part 2
  5. Madhuri versus ____?
  6. Bride & Groom's birthday month
  7. Bride's nickname for Groom
  8. "You are the best thing, that's ever been ____"
  9. Groom's workplace
  10. Bride will teach Groom how to ____

21 Clues: YumMeant to beeGooooo HAWKS!Uff Uff Mirchi!Favourite numberGroom's workplaceMadhuri versus ____?Deep fried everythingJeans all day, every day!Bride's nickname for GroomHoneymoon destination - Part 2Honeymoon destination - Part 1Bride & Groom's birthday monthGroom will teach Bride how to ____Bride will teach Groom how to ____...

Space Exploration 2017-03-16

Space Exploration crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the study of UFOs
  2. a massive and extremely remote celestial objects, emitting exceptionally large amounts of energy
  3. the action or an instant of forcibly taking someone away against their will
  4. an area of standing crops that have been flattened in the form of a circle or more complex pattern
  5. of or from outside the Earth or its atmosphere
  6. A group of stars forming a recognizable pattern that is normally named after its appearance that is identified with a mythological figure; a group or cluster of things
  7. dark clothed-me who supposedly visit with people who have reported an encounter with a UFO or alien
  8. The brightest star in the constellation of Lyra, the fifth brightest star in the night sky and the 2nd brightest star in the northern celestial hemisphere
  9. unit of astronomical distance that light travels in one year, which is 9.4607 x 10^12 km (nearly 6 trillion miles)
  10. A disk-shaped flying craft supposedly piloted by aliens, a UFO
  11. A non SI unit of spectral flux density, or spectral irradiance, used in especially radio astronoy
  12. A hypothetical connection between widely separated regions of space-time
Down
  1. “Unidentified Flying Object”
  2. The galaxy group that includes 54 galaxies, Its gravitational center is located womewhere between ht Milky way and the Andromeda galaxy
  3. a member of any of several classes of astronomical bodies, including quasars
  4. the branch of science that deals the origin of the universe, especially the solar system
  5. a red dwarf,planet, a small low mass star, about 4.25 ligth years form the Sun in the constellation of Centaurus
  6. search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence”
  7. the science of the origin and development of the universe
  8. a supposed encounter with a UFO or with aliens
  9. the apparent landing/crash site for a UFO in 1947
  10. A unit of didstance used I astronomy, equal to about 3.2 light yers (3..086 *10^13 kilometers
  11. The rapid expansion of matter from a state of extremely high density and temperature that according to current cosmological theories marked the origin of the universe
  12. a sentinent or relatively complex individual, life that doesn’t originate from Earth
  13. A US Air Force base in southern Nevada, humored to be where the government hides alien visitors

25 Clues: the study of UFOs“Unidentified Flying Object”search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence”a supposed encounter with a UFO or with aliensof or from outside the Earth or its atmospherethe apparent landing/crash site for a UFO in 1947the science of the origin and development of the universeA disk-shaped flying craft supposedly piloted by aliens, a UFO...

Space Intro 2017-04-24

Space Intro crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the sun is about a _________ miles wide
  2. a cold, dark, and windy planet
  3. the planet closest to the sun
  4. the ____ is the centre of the solar system
  5. the Earth's galaxy is The ______ Way
  6. shooting stars are actually _______ burning up in our atmosphere
  7. the third planet from the sun
  8. the moon is covered in _____ and is made of rocks
  9. the planet that has mountains and volcanos that spray
  10. even the sun is a _______
Down
  1. the biggest and fastest spinning planet
  2. small stars are called dwarfs, while big stars are called ______
  3. a bunch of stars together form a ________
  4. patterns of stars
  5. the sun is made of gas like hydrogen and ________
  6. Saturn's rings are made of billions of _____
  7. the planet the spins on its side
  8. the moon is like a mirror because it reflects _____
  9. the moon ______ the Earth in a loop (like a hula-hoop)
  10. the red planet with deserts, ice, and two moons
  11. stars a big balls of ______ that shine in the sky

21 Clues: patterns of starseven the sun is a _______the planet closest to the sunthe third planet from the suna cold, dark, and windy planetthe planet the spins on its sidethe Earth's galaxy is The ______ Waythe biggest and fastest spinning planetthe sun is about a _________ miles widea bunch of stars together form a ________...

Coalface - Space 2017-08-06

Coalface - Space crossword puzzle
Across
  1. What shape is the Milky Way (6)
  2. In 1781, Uranus was discovered using this device (9)
  3. The name of the NASA rover launched to Mars in 2011 (9)
  4. The hottest planet in our solar system (5)
  5. The first human to travel in space (4,7)
  6. A theoretical passage through space-time (8)
  7. What is a meteor called when it reaches Earth's surface (9)
  8. Which planet is furthest from the sun (7)
  9. The brightest comet in the solar system (7,5)
  10. What force bends light rays travelling through the universe (8)
Down
  1. In what month is the Earth closest to the sun (7)
  2. What you hear in space (7)
  3. What unit of length that is approximately 3.26 light years (6)
  4. What was Sputnik (9)
  5. Which planet does Titan orbit (6)
  6. Who was the first man to walk on the moon (4,9)
  7. A place with a gravitational field that not even light can escape (5,4)
  8. The largest moon in the solar system (8)
  9. The moon Callisto orbits this planet (7)
  10. Closest galaxy to the Milky Way (9)
  11. How many people have walked on the moon (6)

21 Clues: What was Sputnik (9)What you hear in space (7)What shape is the Milky Way (6)Which planet does Titan orbit (6)Closest galaxy to the Milky Way (9)The largest moon in the solar system (8)The moon Callisto orbits this planet (7)The first human to travel in space (4,7)Which planet is furthest from the sun (7)The hottest planet in our solar system (5)...

Space Food 2017-07-21

Space Food crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a dog does this
  2. your belly
  3. center
  4. having zero of something
  5. rocks found in space
  6. an actor in a play
  7. not downstairs
  8. a type of bike
  9. not safe
  10. friends
  11. walking dead
  12. very strange
Down
  1. sneaking up on someone
  2. rockets
  3. 30 days
  4. crew man on a ship
  5. people who live near you
  6. you have a needle for this
  7. moving
  8. mopping the floor
  9. odd
  10. not hot
  11. asleep during the day
  12. hollow
  13. a room on a ship

25 Clues: oddcentermovinghollowrockets30 daysnot hotfriendsnot safeyour bellywalking deadvery strangenot downstairsa type of bikea dog does thisa room on a shipmopping the floorcrew man on a shipan actor in a playrocks found in spaceasleep during the daysneaking up on someonepeople who live near youhaving zero of somethingyou have a needle for this

Space Crossward 2017-12-17

Space Crossward crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Means to resolve around
  2. The galaxy where earth is located
  3. Saturn has these
  4. When the moons position blocks our veiw of the sun
  5. _____ power helps power the International Space Station
  6. A phase where the moon appears completely black
  7. Dark areas on the surface of the sun
  8. An _____ is a person who travels in space
  9. _____ is used to described anything of or relating to the moon
  10. Give off their own light(stars)
  11. The only planet able to support life
  12. The very middle of the sun
  13. All planets resolve around the _____
  14. A big bowl-shaped depression created from where meteors hit earth
  15. Another name for shooting star
Down
  1. Rotates on its side and has 27 moons
  2. The _____ Space station is NASA's labratory in space
  3. ______system
  4. Large group of stars and planets found in the universe
  5. Also a type of chocolate bar
  6. Meteors that did not burn up as they fell through our atmosphere and hit earth
  7. Refers to any type of vehicle that travels in space
  8. Neil Armstrong was the first to walk on the _____
  9. IS blue because o vf methane gas
  10. It is the largest planet
  11. The space shuttles lifts off from a ______ pad
  12. The sun is made up of 70% of ______
  13. Closest planet to the sun
  14. Most visible in our night sky
  15. Earth spins on its ______
  16. Has 53 moons and has 1000+ rings made of ice and rock
  17. Also known as "Dirty Snowballs"
  18. Hottest planet with no moons

33 Clues: ______systemSaturn has theseMeans to resolve aroundIt is the largest planetClosest planet to the sunEarth spins on its ______The very middle of the sunAlso a type of chocolate barHottest planet with no moonsMost visible in our night skyAnother name for shooting starGive off their own light(stars)Also known as "Dirty Snowballs"...

The space 2016-11-07

The space crossword puzzle
Across
  1. alien / another / for / name
  2. sun / the / planet / from / farthest / the
  3. planet / our / name / the / of
  4. planet / the / red
  5. the / solar / our / center / star / at / the / of /system
  6. we / space / the / fly / in /vehicle / to / that / use
  7. the / space / travels / in / who / scientist
  8. gravity / who / discovered / the/ person / the
  9. of / the / planet / solar / largest / the / system
  10. person / on / walked / the / moon / who / first / the
Down
  1. satellite / the / Earth / of
  2. the / sun / planet / from / seventh / the
  3. with / planet / rings / a
  4. sun / the / planet / that / closest / to / the
  5. star / an / moving / a / object / around
  6. space / person / studies / about / who
  7. the / planet / sun / second / the / from
  8. space / a / that / around / moves / rock / in
  9. sky / in / night / a / light / the
  10. force / Earth / the / to / holding / the / us

20 Clues: planet / the / redwith / planet / rings / asatellite / the / Earth / ofalien / another / for / nameplanet / our / name / the / ofsky / in / night / a / light / thespace / person / studies / about / whostar / an / moving / a / object / aroundthe / planet / sun / second / the / fromthe / sun / planet / from / seventh / the...

Earth & Space 2017-01-26

Earth & Space crossword puzzle
Across
  1. How many relatively large plates are there?
  2. body waves have _______ frequency than surface waves
  3. The lithosphere consists of the crust and ________ mantle
  4. Plate boundary formed between the Philippine Plate and the Eurasian Plate
  5. surface waves can only travel through the ______ of the Earth
  6. bending of the crust towards the mantle
  7. In which layer is the deepest exploration made by miners?
  8. soft, weak and plastic-like layer
  9. strong underwater earthquakes can cause a __________
  10. At least how many recording stations do we need to estimate the location of the epicenter?
  11. 40-50 million years ago, India and Eurasia collided which formed the _________
  12. type of wave that rolls along the ground just like a wave rolls across a lake or ocean
  13. energy radiates in all directions from the focus in the form of waves called _____ waves
  14. type of surface wave named after A. E. H. Love
Down
  1. Rayleigh wave was named after Lord Rayleigh or John William _______
  2. type of boundary where the crustal plates are moving apart
  3. a record made by a seismograph
  4. submarine valleys
  5. a break in a rock along which movement has occurred
  6. a device used to record earthquake waves
  7. Consequence of moving crustal plates
  8. surface waves arrive after the P and S waves are confined in the ____ layers of the Earth
  9. name of the large landmass from Wegener’s theory
  10. What do you call the slow and constant movement of plates?
  11. consolidated mixture of materials
  12. a break in a rock in which no significant movement has taken place
  13. type of waves that can travel through Earth’s inner layers
  14. most of the _______ felt from an earthquake is caused by the Rayleigh wave
  15. a large group of tall mountains is called a mountain ________
  16. underwater mountain ranges are called oceanic _______

30 Clues: submarine valleysa record made by a seismographsoft, weak and plastic-like layerconsolidated mixture of materialsConsequence of moving crustal platesbending of the crust towards the mantlea device used to record earthquake wavesHow many relatively large plates are there?type of surface wave named after A. E. H. Love...

space crossword 2021-12-14

space crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The angle between the planet's rotational axis and its orbital axis
  2. Intermediate phase of the Moon
  3. the trajectory of a planet around a star
  4. A regular, repeating path that one object in space takes around another one
  5. Composed mainly of hydrogen and helium
  6. Having or representing the sun as the center
  7. The use of astronomy and space technology
  8. A symbol or emblem used to represent the lunar phase in the first quarter
  9. Earth's only natural satellite
  10. The dark, inner shadow of planet Earth
  11. Appears fully illuminated from Earth's perspective
  12. The number of occurrences of a repeating event per unit of time
  13. Collection of eight planets and their moons in orbit
  14. The universal force of attraction acting between all matter
  15. The side of the moon not visible from earth
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  1. Highest level
  2. A naturally occurring physical entity
  3. A small planetary-mass object that is in direct orbit of the Sun
  4. The throwing back by a body or surface of light
  5. Gravity and inertia act in opposition on the Earth's oceans
  6. The four innermost planets in the solar system
  7. Occurs three or four times per year
  8. Partial obscuring of a celestial body by another
  9. The star at the center of the Solar System
  10. Where strong magnetic fields bind plasma
  11. A small rocky body orbiting the sun
  12. Representing the earth as the center
  13. The lighted area around the shadow of a planet or moon during an eclipse.
  14. The side of the moon visible from earth
  15. Lowest level

30 Clues: Lowest levelHighest levelIntermediate phase of the MoonEarth's only natural satelliteOccurs three or four times per yearA small rocky body orbiting the sunRepresenting the earth as the centerA naturally occurring physical entityComposed mainly of hydrogen and heliumThe dark, inner shadow of planet EarthThe side of the moon visible from earth...

Space conquest 2021-12-07

Space conquest crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the act of conquering a country, area, or situation
  2. a cylinder-shaped device for making objects that are far away look closer and larger.
  3. an expert who studies or works in one of the sciences.
  4. to (cause to) arrive on the ground.
  5. a projectile that can be propelled to a great height or distance by the combustion of its contents.
  6. a chemical element that is a gas with no smell or colour.
  7. the round object that moves in the sky around the earth and can be seen at night.
  8. a device sent up into space to travel around the Earth.
  9. the activity of searching and finding out about something.
  10. the planet fifth in order of distance from the Sun.
  11. a dwarf planet that is farther away from the sun than Neptune.
Down
  1. an object seen in the sky that is thought to be a spacecraft from another planet.
  2. the empty area outside Earth's atmosphere, where the planets and the stars are.
  3. a machine controlled by a computer that is used to perform jobs automatically.
  4. a place where people come to live or the process of settling in such a place.
  5. synonym of "intelligent"
  6. a vehicle used for travel in space.
  7. the act of sending people to live in and govern another country.
  8. a piece of clothing worn by a person who travels in space to protect the body.
  9. the process of finding information, a place, or an object, especially for the first time.
  10. the planet third in order of distance from the Sun.

21 Clues: synonym of "intelligent"a vehicle used for travel in space.to (cause to) arrive on the ground.the act of conquering a country, area, or situationthe planet third in order of distance from the Sun.the planet fifth in order of distance from the Sun.an expert who studies or works in one of the sciences....

Space Vocabulary 2022-02-11

Space Vocabulary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a group of galaxies that are near each other and have structure in relation to each other.
  2. a star that is at the center of a solar system.
  3. a star of huge size and extreme brightness.
  4. the galaxy that we are in.
  5. a group of stars with structure in relation to each other.
  6. a burning sphere of gas and dust
  7. A unit of distance, measured by how far one could travel in a year, were they going at the speed of light.
  8. all existing matter and space.
  9. meteors that have fallen to Earth
  10. frozen groups of rock and dust that orbit stars.
  11. A group of solar systems, stars, and dust, bound together by gravity.
  12. a void in space with a gravitational pull so strong that objects are sucked into it and cannot escape.
  13. the study of space.
  14. a spherical object that orbits around a star with no interruption in its path of orbit.
  15. a diagram showing the relation between stars' brightness and their temperatures.
Down
  1. someone trained to explore space.
  2. The space program run by the United States that managed to land a person on the moon.
  3. how bright something is
  4. small pieces of matter that float around in space.
  5. a cloud of dust and gas that can be viewed to its brightness or the brightness surrounding it.
  6. The infinite expanse in which objects exist and have positions in relation to each other.
  7. the universal force that causes every object to have a pull on each other.
  8. burning rocks without perfect shape that orbit stars.
  9. the distance between Earth and the Sun; used to measure distances in our galaxy and galaxies nearby.
  10. a bright and colorful explosion created by a dying supergiant
  11. A system of planets or other objects in space that revolve around a star, due to its gravitational pull
  12. a naturally occurring satellite that orbits around a planet.

27 Clues: the study of space.how bright something isthe galaxy that we are in.all existing matter and space.a burning sphere of gas and dustsomeone trained to explore space.meteors that have fallen to Eartha star of huge size and extreme brightness.a star that is at the center of a solar system.frozen groups of rock and dust that orbit stars....

Space Vocabulary 2022-04-12

Space Vocabulary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Astronomer who believed in the heliocentric model of the solar system; used the telescope to prove heliocentric model; discovered Jupiter's four largest moons
  2. Astronomer who believed in the geocentric model of the solar system; predicted the positions of the planets without technology
  3. All of space and everything in it including stars, planets, galaxies, etc.
  4. a galaxy whose arms curve outward in a pinwheel pattern
  5. The idea that the sun is the center of the solar system
  6. Astronomer who believed in the heliocentric model of the solar system; recorded the order/ positions of the planets.
  7. The idea that Earth is at the center of the solar system.
  8. A hug collection of stars, dust, and gas bound together by gravity
  9. the sun and all of the planets and other bodies that travel around it
  10. A galaxy that does not have a regular shape
  11. the collection of more than 20 galaxies, including the Milky Way
  12. Astronomer who believed in the geocentric model of the solar system; developed theory that Earth is a sphere
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  1. The theory that the universe was created in a huge explosion that released all matter and energy.
  2. the largest galaxy in the Local Group
  3. the scientific law that states that every object in the universe attracts every other object
  4. An elongated circle, or oval shape, the shape of the planets orbit.
  5. A large spiral galaxy that is home to Earth and the rest of our solar system, and about a trillion stars.
  6. A galaxy shaped that is round or oval in shape, generally containing only old stars
  7. the distance light travels in one year (9.5 trillion kilometers)
  8. A collection of hundreds and tens of thousands of galaxies held together by their mutual gravitational attraction.
  9. where our Solar system is located in the Milky Way
  10. an explanation of a natural phenomenon supported by many observations and experiments over time
  11. Astronomer who developed the heliocentric model of the solar system; theorized that Earth rotates on it's axis once a day and revolves around the sun once a year.
  12. Astronomer who believed in the heliocentric model of the solar system; discovered that the plants have elliptical orbits

24 Clues: the largest galaxy in the Local GroupA galaxy that does not have a regular shapewhere our Solar system is located in the Milky Waya galaxy whose arms curve outward in a pinwheel patternThe idea that the sun is the center of the solar systemThe idea that Earth is at the center of the solar system....

Space Quiz 2022-04-27

Space Quiz crossword puzzle
Across
  1. particles of matter
  2. the central point of a rotation
  3. a cloud of gas and dust
  4. energy emission
  5. 9656064000000 km distance
  6. boundary
  7. a small body of matter
  8. program
  9. rock
  10. revolution
  11. a transmitter spacecraft
  12. rough drawing
  13. natural gas
  14. a collection of stars
  15. a body of rock or gas
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  1. collection of stars
  2. big bang
  3. element number 1
  4. the force pulling an object down
  5. size
  6. a luminous particle
  7. ovallish
  8. an artificial object in orbit
  9. the study of stars
  10. a combination of ice and dust
  11. repetition
  12. obscured light
  13. a mode of transportation

28 Clues: sizerockprogrambig bangovallishboundaryrepetitionrevolutionnatural gasrough drawingobscured lightenergy emissionelement number 1the study of starscollection of starsparticles of mattera luminous particlea collection of starsa body of rock or gasa small body of mattera cloud of gas and dusta transmitter spacecrafta mode of transportation...

no space 2023-09-12

no space crossword puzzle
Across
  1. knife
  2. toaster
  3. napkins
  4. teaspoon
  5. pitcher
  6. mug
  7. cooking pot
  8. drinking glasses
  9. frying pan
  10. coffee pot
Down
  1. blender
  2. refrigerator
  3. plates
  4. spoon
  5. lamp
  6. tray
  7. lights
  8. stove
  9. oven
  10. tablecloth

20 Clues: muglamptrayovenknifespoonstoveplateslightsblendertoasternapkinspitcherteaspoontableclothfrying pancoffee potcooking potrefrigeratordrinking glasses

Space Vocabulary 2023-10-11

Space Vocabulary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The explosion of a star where the star may reach a intrinsic luminosity one billion times greater than the sun
  2. All of space and time including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy
  3. A spectrum of the electromagnetic radiation emitted by a source
  4. Instrument for viewing distant objects, especially in space
  5. An instrument for forming and examining spectra
  6. The idea that the universe began as a single point, than expanded and is still growing today
  7. Shows the relationship between a star's temperature and its luminosity
  8. A part of space that has a gravitational field so intense that no matter or radiation can escape
  9. A system of stars with gas and dust, held together by gravitational attraction
  10. The interaction that causes attraction between all things that have mass
  11. Very long period waves that move through the ocean because of forces caused by the moon and sun
  12. a small very dense star that is formed when a star has exhausted its nuclear fuel
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  1. A measure of the total amount of light emitted by that object
  2. A tide after a full or new moon, when there is the greatest difference between high and low water
  3. A spacecraft with no people in it used to study planets and send information back to Earth
  4. The force acting on the object due to gravity, how heavy an object is
  5. A nuclear reaction where two or more atomic nuclei combine to form one or more different atomic nuclei and subatomic particles
  6. The changes in frequency of any kind of sound or light wave exerted by a moving object
  7. A unit of length used to express astronomical distances
  8. An astronomical object comprising a luminous spheroid of plasma that is held together by self-gravity
  9. A tide after the first or third quarters of the moon, when there is the least difference between high and low water
  10. The galaxy that includes the Solar System
  11. An object that moves around a larger object due to gravity
  12. Quantity representing the amount of matter in a particle or object
  13. An enormous cloud of dust and gas that acts like a nursery for new stars
  14. The act of revolving around another object

26 Clues: The galaxy that includes the Solar SystemThe act of revolving around another objectAn instrument for forming and examining spectraA unit of length used to express astronomical distancesAn object that moves around a larger object due to gravityInstrument for viewing distant objects, especially in space...

Space Tourism 2023-12-06

Space Tourism crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a trajectory or flight path that does not complete a full orbit around a celestial body.
  2. the act of traveling to unfamiliar places or seeking knowledge about a subject, typically for discovery or understanding.
  3. business or organization engaged in commercial, industrial, or professional activities to produce goods, services, or conduct trade.
  4. the practical knowledge, skill, or understanding gained from participating in or undergoing events, activities, or situations.
  5. the period of time that will come after the present, characterized by events and developments yet to happen.
  6. various tools, systems, and methods developed through scientific knowledge for practical applications in different fields.
  7. the surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives, including the air, water, land, and other living organisms.
  8. the path followed by an object, such as a satellite or spacecraft, as it revolves around a celestial body in a closed and repeating trajectory.
  9. the condition of being free from harm, danger, or risk, ensuring protection and well-being.
  10. home of galaxies, stars, planets and cosmic phenomena.
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  1. travel for pleasure, recreation, or cultural exploration, often involving a temporary stay in destinations outside one's usual environment.
  2. the act of sending a spacecraft, missile, or other projectile into motion, often into space or the air, using a specific mechanism or platform.
  3. vehicle designed for travel or operation in outer space.
  4. the intelligent, social beings that inhabit the Earth.
  5. specialized garment designed to provide life support and protection to astronauts in the vacuum and extreme conditions of outer space.
  6. motivating or stimulating influence that sparks creative thought, ideas, or actions.
  7. engaged in commerce or business activities for profit.
  8. an individual who travels in a vehicle, such as a car, bus, train, or airplane, but is not the driver
  9. an individual who systematically investigates and studies natural phenomena, aiming to expand knowledge and understanding in various fields.
  10. Absence of weight due to free fall or zero gravity.

20 Clues: Absence of weight due to free fall or zero gravity.the intelligent, social beings that inhabit the Earth.engaged in commerce or business activities for profit.home of galaxies, stars, planets and cosmic phenomena.vehicle designed for travel or operation in outer space....

Space race 2023-09-01

Space race crossword puzzle
Across
  1. - Pre-launch ritual
  2. - Red planet
  3. - Moon missions
  4. - Space station
  5. - EVA activity
  6. - Rocket type
  7. - Mars vehicle
  8. - Soviet spacecraft
  9. - Competition
  10. - Space study
  11. - Force in space
  12. - Liftoff
  13. - First satellite
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  1. - U.S. President
  2. - Universe
  3. - Moon station
  4. - First human in space
  5. - On the Moon
  6. - U.S. space agency
  7. - Astronomical tool
  8. - Moon-related
  9. - Rocket launch
  10. - Space explorer
  11. - Russian astronaut
  12. - Circular path
  13. - Space-related
  14. - Space program
  15. - Launch vehicle
  16. - Astronaut's gear
  17. - First man on the Moon

30 Clues: - Liftoff- Universe- Red planet- On the Moon- Rocket type- Competition- Space study- Moon station- Moon-related- EVA activity- Mars vehicle- Moon missions- Rocket launch- Space station- Circular path- Space-related- Space program- U.S. President- Space explorer- Launch vehicle- Force in space- First satellite- Astronaut's gear- Pre-launch ritual...

Space race 2023-09-01

Space race crossword puzzle
Across
  1. - U.S. space agency
  2. - Moon station
  3. - First man on the Moon
  4. - Space-related
  5. - Rocket type
  6. - Russian astronaut
  7. - Astronomical tool
  8. - EVA activity
  9. - Mars vehicle
  10. - Pre-launch ritual
  11. - First human in space
  12. - Space explorer
  13. - Universe
  14. - First satellite
Down
  1. - Competition
  2. - On the Moon
  3. - Circular path
  4. - Astronaut's gear
  5. - Space station
  6. - Rocket launch
  7. - Soviet spacecraft
  8. - Moon missions
  9. - U.S. President
  10. - Space study
  11. - Liftoff
  12. - Space program
  13. - Moon-related
  14. - Launch vehicle
  15. - Force in space
  16. - Red planet

30 Clues: - Liftoff- Universe- Red planet- Competition- On the Moon- Rocket type- Space study- Moon station- Moon-related- EVA activity- Mars vehicle- Circular path- Space station- Rocket launch- Space-related- Moon missions- Space program- U.S. President- Launch vehicle- Force in space- Space explorer- First satellite- Astronaut's gear- U.S. space agency...

SPACE CROSSWORD 2024-03-04

SPACE CROSSWORD crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The study of celestial objects and phenomena
  2. While space probes operate primarily in the vacuum of space, they encounter some resistance when passing through an atmosphere
  3. The path that a planet follows around the sun
  4. The region beyond Earth’s atmosphere
  5. A change in speed or direction according to Newton’s second law of motion
  6. The force that propels a spacecraft forward
  7. Name for Newton’s First Law
  8. The natural satellite of Earth
  9. A massive celestial body that emits light
Down
  1. A group of stars forming a recognizable pattern
  2. These types of forces do cause a change in speed on an object
  3. The vehicle that carries astronauts to and from space
  4. The third planet from the sun
  5. For every action, there is an equal and opposite…
  6. The largest planet in our solar system
  7. The force that keeps planets in orbit around the sun
  8. The closest star to Earth (3 letters):
  9. The space agency responsible for the Apollo moon missions
  10. Forces that are equal and opposite in direction and Do NOT cause a change in motion on an object
  11. These exist in a wide disk beyond Neptune called the Kuiper Belt and take less than 200 years to orbit the Sun

20 Clues: Name for Newton’s First LawThe third planet from the sunThe natural satellite of EarthThe region beyond Earth’s atmosphereThe largest planet in our solar systemThe closest star to Earth (3 letters):A massive celestial body that emits lightThe force that propels a spacecraft forwardThe study of celestial objects and phenomena...

space opera 2024-03-11

space opera crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Red pepper's name
  2. The Bearded-_______ Planet
  3. The Mushroom-_______ Planet
  4. Character with thick accent; The _______
  5. This creature has a fetus-like appearance (two words)
  6. Sacred Artifact #1
  7. Material in which The Warden/The Collector imprisons people
  8. What creature gives High-fives?
  9. Little green germ's name
  10. Sacred Artifact #2
  11. The mad scientist made of a block of cheese, Dr. _____
  12. This character is the key to everything...
  13. The main character of Space Opera
  14. Cowboy _____
  15. What kind of creature is Tougurt, the yogurt salesman?
Down
  1. The main antagonist, King _______
  2. Golden pig's real name
  3. What object is Queen Equinox's head?
  4. Golden pig's fake name
  5. Lady _____
  6. Character made of crumpled brown leaves, the ___man
  7. The home of the Octopus, _____ Ocean
  8. Mysterious body part-themed threat to the world
  9. Big blue jellybean
  10. Dr. _____ Nuthatch!
  11. Green pepper's name
  12. A Deceased Cateepillar (two words)
  13. Gaucho _____

28 Clues: Lady _____Gaucho _____Cowboy _____Red pepper's nameBig blue jellybeanSacred Artifact #1Sacred Artifact #2Dr. _____ Nuthatch!Green pepper's nameGolden pig's real nameGolden pig's fake nameLittle green germ's nameThe Bearded-_______ PlanetThe Mushroom-_______ PlanetWhat creature gives High-fives?The main antagonist, King _______...

Space Race 2024-04-16

Space Race crossword puzzle
Across
  1. First satellite in space
  2. The mission that sent the first American into space
  3. America's first chimp astronaut
  4. Year Space Race Ends
  5. Solar is to Sun as _____ is to Moon
  6. “______ we have a problem”
  7. Current mission to get to the moon
  8. World's First Communications Satellite
  9. Long bar on a keyboard
  10. The Space Race was part of "The ____ War"
  11. First man in Space
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  1. Gave a speech about getting to the moon.
  2. The United States Competition in the Space Race
  3. Russian mission to get a man in space.
  4. First American Satellite
  5. Greek Sun God
  6. First American in space
  7. Twin Zodiac Sign
  8. First man on the moon
  9. "One Small Step For Man, One Large ____ for mankind"
  10. Ignited in flames on Apollo 1

21 Clues: Greek Sun GodTwin Zodiac SignFirst man in SpaceYear Space Race EndsFirst man on the moonLong bar on a keyboardFirst American in spaceFirst satellite in spaceFirst American Satellite“______ we have a problem”Ignited in flames on Apollo 1America's first chimp astronautCurrent mission to get to the moonSolar is to Sun as _____ is to Moon...

Space Crossword 2024-09-26

Space Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Where Rocketlab is located in Auckland
  2. A Country that uses 100% renewable energy
  3. The seventh planet
  4. A New Zealand company that launches rockets to space
  5. A technology that harnesses power from the Sun
  6. The fifth planet
  7. Force
  8. Our galaxy
  9. The third planet
  10. The second planet
  11. What causes the tides
  12. National Aeronautics Space Administration
  13. a term for dead satellites and debris in the Low Earth Orbit
Down
  1. The Eighth planet
  2. A type of energy harnessed from the Sun
  3. A transport machine that sends objects and astronauts to space
  4. The Earth takes 365 days to orbit this star
  5. The Red Planet
  6. Our group of planets including the sun
  7. Objects floating in the Low Earth Orbit
  8. How many astronauts live in the ISS for months
  9. The dwarf planet
  10. The sixth planet
  11. abbreviation for International Space Station
  12. The first planet
  13. A Māori term for the Pleiades Star Cluster
  14. A demigod who slowed down the sun

27 Clues: ForceOur galaxyThe Red PlanetThe dwarf planetThe fifth planetThe sixth planetThe first planetThe third planetThe Eighth planetThe second planetThe seventh planetWhat causes the tidesA demigod who slowed down the sunWhere Rocketlab is located in AucklandOur group of planets including the sunA type of energy harnessed from the Sun...

Space Crossword 2024-09-26

Space Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. How many astronauts live in the ISS for months
  2. A type of energy harnessed from the Sun
  3. Our galaxy
  4. The Red Planet
  5. The dwarf planet
  6. abbreviation for International Space Station
  7. Force
  8. What causes the tides
  9. The third planet
  10. The second planet
  11. The seventh planet
  12. National Aeronautics Space Administration
  13. A transport machine that sends objects and astronauts to space
  14. The Eighth planet
  15. A demigod who slowed down the sun
Down
  1. The fifth planet
  2. A Māori term for the Pleiades Star Cluster
  3. A technology that harnesses power from the Sun
  4. The Earth takes 365 days to orbit this star
  5. Objects floating in the Low Earth Orbit
  6. The sixth planet
  7. a term for dead satellites and debris in the Low Earth Orbit
  8. A New Zealand company that launches rockets to space
  9. Our group of planets including the sun
  10. The first planet
  11. A Country that uses 100% renewable energy

26 Clues: ForceOur galaxyThe Red PlanetThe fifth planetThe sixth planetThe dwarf planetThe first planetThe third planetThe second planetThe Eighth planetThe seventh planetWhat causes the tidesA demigod who slowed down the sunOur group of planets including the sunObjects floating in the Low Earth OrbitA type of energy harnessed from the Sun...

Space crossword 2024-05-03

Space crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a binary star of magnitude 0 that is the brightest star
  2. the force that keeps us on earth
  3. a cloud of dust or gas
  4. a colorless and odorless gas
  5. a space probe launched by NASA in 1977
  6. relatively small star with and low luminosity
  7. a region of the solar system beyond the orbit of Neptune
  8. a north star
  9. barred spiral galaxy
  10. the time a space station travels around Earth
  11. a large object that gets sent into space
  12. a celestial body moving in an orbit around a star
  13. an artificial body placed in orbit
  14. a property of matter
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  1. a small piece rock or dust that hits Earth's atmosphere from space
  2. an irregular band of light
  3. the natural satellite of Earth
  4. the distance light travels in a year
  5. a group of stars that make a pattern
  6. a space telescope that takes pictures of space in space
  7. a large spacecraft in orbit around earth
  8. gravitational field so strong nothing can escape
  9. a system of stars and many other things bound together by gravity
  10. when an object circles around a star
  11. the planet we live on
  12. the property of the body that's in inertia
  13. is a giant ball of gas and heat
  14. an optical instrument that looks into space

28 Clues: a north starbarred spiral galaxya property of matterthe planet we live ona cloud of dust or gasan irregular band of lighta colorless and odorless gasthe natural satellite of Earthis a giant ball of gas and heatthe force that keeps us on earthan artificial body placed in orbitthe distance light travels in a yeara group of stars that make a pattern...

Space Exploration 2024-05-02

Space Exploration crossword puzzle
Across
  1. First American woman in space
  2. A Soviet who is trained to travel into outer space
  3. first space station designed for long term use
  4. First American in space
  5. Soviet cosmonaut who in 1961 was the first person to travel in space (1934-1968)
  6. A vehicle sponsored by sixteen nations that circles the earth while carrying out experiments
  7. Missions designed to land humans on the Moon and bring them safely back to earth.
  8. First dog in space
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  1. First woman in space
  2. An American who is trained to travel into outer space
  3. Mission whose objective was to develop space travel techniques to support Apollo's mission to land astronauts on the Moon.
  4. First U.S. space station to orbit Earth.
  5. A competition of space exploration between the United States and Soviet Union.
  6. A conflict that was between the US and the Soviet Union. The nations never directly confronted each other on the battlefield but deadly threats went on for years.
  7. Missions to get the first humans into space.
  8. A spacecraft that can carry a crew into space, return to Earth, and then be reused for the same purpose
  9. First artificial Earth satellite, it was launched by Moscow in 1957 and sparked U.S. fears of Soviet dominance in technology and outer space. It led to the creation of NASA and the space race.
  10. National Aeronautics and Space Administration. The United States government agency responsible for the civilian space program as well as aeronautics and aerospace research.
  11. The Chinese counterpart to an astronaut
  12. Made the first orbital rocket-powered flight by a United States astronaut in 1962

20 Clues: First dog in spaceFirst woman in spaceFirst American in spaceFirst American woman in spaceThe Chinese counterpart to an astronautFirst U.S. space station to orbit Earth.Missions to get the first humans into space.first space station designed for long term useA Soviet who is trained to travel into outer space...

Space Exploration 2024-10-10

Space Exploration crossword puzzle
Across
  1. - Related to the moon or moon exploration.
  2. - A small rocky body orbiting the Sun, mostly found in the asteroid belt.
  3. - The red planet that scientists are exploring for signs of life.
  4. - The NASA program that successfully sent astronauts to the moon.
  5. System - The Sun and all the planets, moons, and other objects that orbit it.
  6. - The protective clothing worn by astronauts in space.
  7. - An object that orbits a planet, often used for communication.
  8. - A space telescope that has provided stunning images of the universe.
  9. - The International Space Station, where astronauts live and work in orbit.
  10. - A celestial object made of ice, dust, and gas, often with a visible tail.
  11. - A massive system of stars, planets, and other celestial bodies.
  12. - Earth's natural satellite, where astronauts first landed in 1969.
  13. - When an astronaut exits a spacecraft to work outside in space.
  14. - A vehicle used to launch astronauts and equipment into space.
  15. Way - The galaxy that contains our solar system.
  16. - A planet that orbits a star outside our solar system.
  17. - The U.S. government agency responsible for space missions.
  18. - The path of an object as it revolves around another object in space.
Down
  1. - A spacecraft that has traveled beyond our solar system.
  2. - The platform from which rockets are launched into space.
  3. Rover - A robot designed to explore the surface of Mars.
  4. - The universe seen as a well-ordered and harmonious system.
  5. - An instrument used to observe distant objects in space.
  6. Armstrong - The first human to set foot on the moon.
  7. - The force that keeps planets, moons, and satellites in orbit.
  8. - The study of celestial objects and the universe as a whole.
  9. - The first artificial satellite launched by the Soviet Union in 1957.
  10. - A vehicle designed for travel or operation in outer space.
  11. Hole - A region of space with a gravitational pull so strong that not even light can escape.
  12. - A person trained to travel and work in space.

30 Clues: - Related to the moon or moon exploration.- A person trained to travel and work in space.Way - The galaxy that contains our solar system.Armstrong - The first human to set foot on the moon.- The protective clothing worn by astronauts in space.- A planet that orbits a star outside our solar system....

SPACE HUNT 2024-10-05

SPACE HUNT crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Force that keeps satellites in orbit
  2. Bringing a satellite out of orbit
  3. Miniature satellite
  4. Small object in orbit
  5. Device used to slow down satellites
  6. Vehicle that launches satellites
  7. Attitude Determination and Control System
  8. Provides power to satellites
  9. Data sent from satellites
Down
  1. Device for receiving signals
  2. Path of a satellite around Earth
  3. A planned space operation
  4. Communication systems for satellites
  5. Space-based observation tool
  6. Propulsion system for satellites
  7. Sending a satellite into space
  8. Orientation of a satellite in space
  9. Relating to the moon
  10. Equipment carried by a satellite
  11. Space with no atmosphere

20 Clues: Miniature satelliteRelating to the moonSmall object in orbitSpace with no atmosphereA planned space operationData sent from satellitesDevice for receiving signalsSpace-based observation toolProvides power to satellitesSending a satellite into spacePath of a satellite around EarthPropulsion system for satellitesEquipment carried by a satellite...

Space Crossword 2024-08-01

Space Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The first planet in our solar system and the smallest one. It has a solid surface that is covered with craters. It has no atmosphere, and it doesn't have any moons.
  2. The home of our solar system.
  3. This dwarf planet is a geologically active body also this planet has less than a third of the moon’s width.
  4. The fifth planet in our solar system and the biggest one. Is a gas giant planet and it doesn't have a solid surface. It is covered in swirling cloud stripes.
  5. A dwarf planet and the farthest planet from the sun. The surface of this planet is covered with ice and has mountain ranges, light and dark regions, and craters.
  6. It is located in the Kuiper Belt, it's really cold and it is the second brightest icy dwarf planet.
  7. The sixth planet in our solar system and the second largest planet. It is a gas giant planet made up mostly of helium and hydrogen and it has thousands of beautiful ringlets.
  8. Giant balls of hot gas, mostly hydrogen with some helium and small amounts of other elements. The life cycle can range from a few million to trillions of years, and the properties change as it ages.
  9. The first human to go into space on April 12, 1961.
  10. It was NASA’s first mission to the outer planets. It was the first spacecraft to visit Jupiter, the first one to fly beyond Mars, the first one to fly through the main asteroid belt, it was the first human-made object to go beyond Neptune.
  11. This dwarf planet could be the 10# planet in our solar system but because it was really small is known as a dwarf planet. Also, it has the name of one of the Greek Gods.
  12. The third planet in our solar system. Is a rocky, terrestrial planet and it has a solid and active surface with mountains, valleys, canyons, plains, and more.
  13. The second object with more mass in the asteroid belt. This giant asteroid has separated into crust, mantle, and core, much like Earth.
  14. A planet beyond our solar system. More than 5,600 of them are confirmed, though it is believed that there are billions of them.
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  1. Discovered on June 26, 2014. It is the most distant object visited by a spacecraft. Is the reddest outer solar system object visited by a spacecraft.
  2. Forms when a massive star runs out of fuel and explodes in a supernova.
  3. The second-largest moon of Pluto. This moon has a highly reflective surface.
  4. The fourth planet in our solar system and is the second smallest planet. This planet is also named the “Red Planet”. It is a terrestrial planet with a thin atmosphere.
  5. This asteroid was discovered on Aug,13,1898. This asteroid is known for being the first asteroid to be orbited by a spacecraft.
  6. A solar probe whose scientific mission is to investigate the mysteries of the Sun’s corona and solar wind.
  7. The seventh planet in our solar system and is the coldest planet in the solar system. Is known as the “sideways planet”.
  8. Is the largest moon of Pluto. Is so big that Pluto and this moon orbit each other. This moon has a frigid surface, covered with nitrogen ice, methane, and possibly some water ice.
  9. The eighth planet in our solar system. It is an ice giant made of a thick soup of water, ammonia, and methane flowing over a solid core.
  10. Took the first picture of the Moon by a U.S. spacecraft on July 31, 1964, 17 minutes before crashing onto the lunar surface.
  11. A small natural satellite of Pluto. Has a double-lobed shape and a highly reflective surface
  12. It is an M-Type asteroid, its orbit period is about five Earth years. There is going to be a mission with the main purpose of investigating this asteroid.
  13. Second largest moon in the solar system, and the only world other than Earth that has standing bodies of liquid, including rivers, lakes, and seas on its surface.
  14. The second planet in our solar system. The surface of this planet is extremely dry and is the hottest planet in the solar system.
  15. Is a natural satellite of Pluto and is the third farthest moon from Pluto. Is the third-largest moon.
  16. It is a small, irregular-shaped moon composed mostly of water ice.

30 Clues: The home of our solar system.The first human to go into space on April 12, 1961.It is a small, irregular-shaped moon composed mostly of water ice.Forms when a massive star runs out of fuel and explodes in a supernova.The second-largest moon of Pluto. This moon has a highly reflective surface....

Outer Space 2024-08-22

Outer Space crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A cloud of dust and gas in space, the nursery of stars!
  2. When the moon becomes gradually less visible.
  3. A person trained to travel in a spacecraft.
  4. A half of the Earth, when divided along the lines of either North and South or East and West.
  5. A unit of measurement that’s roughly the distance from the Earth to the Sun (93 million miles).
  6. The time when the Sun crosses the celestial equator and day and night are the same length. This happens twice a year.
  7. Objects made of frozen gases, rock and dust that orbit the Sun.
  8. How bright a star burns.
  9. The area of air and gas that envelopes Earth and other astronomical objects.
  10. A man-made object that orbits Earth, where astronauts can live and conduct experiments.
  11. A scientist who studies the universe.
  12. Small particles of matter in space.
  13. A period of intense activity in a galaxy where lots of stars are formed.
  14. Our galaxy that contains over 200 billion stars.
  15. An instrument that allows us to see into space.
  16. A celestial body that orbits the sun that has sufficient mass for its gravity to overcome rigid body forces and has not cleared the neighborhood around its orbit.
  17. A small body of matter from outer space that enters Earth’s atmosphere and appears like a streak of light.
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  1. The distance light travels in one year (nearly 6 trillion miles).
  2. A place in space where the pull of gravity is so strong that even light can’t get out.
  3. The main theory explaining how the universe started. It states that 13.8 billion years ago, space expanded quickly to form the atoms that would produce stars and galaxies.
  4. A cold and dark area of our Solar System which contains thousands of comets, asteroids and other objects.
  5. When the moon becomes gradually more visible.
  6. The universe.
  7. A group of stars that form a pattern.
  8. The force that pulls objects towards each other.
  9. Basic units of matter that every solid, liquid, gas and plasma is composed of.
  10. A cavity in the ground of a celestial object, typically caused by explosions or meteor impact.
  11. When one celestial body blocks light from reaching another by moving between it and its light source.
  12. A large celestial object that acts as a natural satellite to Earth. Most planets in our solar system have at least one moon and some have several.
  13. A regular and repeating circuit that one celestial object takes around another.
  14. The star that objects in our solar system orbit.
  15. How much material an object is made up of, as opposed to weight which measures the pull of gravity on an object.
  16. The gaseous outer layer of the Sun’s atmosphere.
  17. An astronomical object made of bright, glowing matter called plasma. They’re held together by gravity and are incredibly hot.
  18. A huge collection of gas, dust and billions of stars and their solar systems held together by gravity.
  19. Everything that exists in space.
  20. Less than half the object is illuminated
  21. The three-dimensional expanse in which all material things exist.
  22. A building equipped with materials to make astronomical observations.

39 Clues: The universe.How bright a star burns.Everything that exists in space.Small particles of matter in space.A group of stars that form a pattern.A scientist who studies the universe.Less than half the object is illuminatedA person trained to travel in a spacecraft.When the moon becomes gradually less visible....

Space Systems 2024-10-22

Space Systems crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A pure substance consisting of only one type of atom
  2. The total energy a star emits per unit of time
  3. A neutral particle in the nucleus of an atom
  4. A luminous ball of gas undergoing nuclear fusion
  5. An object, natural or artificial, that orbits another body in space
  6. A scientist known for his laws of planetary motion
  7. A positively charged particle found in the nucleus of an atom
  8. The process where atomic nuclei combine, releasing energy
  9. The scientific explanation for the origin of the universe
  10. The smallest unit of an element that retains its properties
Down
  1. The most abundant element in the universe, symbolized as H
  2. A late stage in the evolution of a star when it expands and cools
  3. The totality of all space, time, matter, and energy
  4. The emission of energy as electromagnetic waves or particles
  5. A star and all the objects bound to it by gravity, including planets
  6. A natural event or fact that is observed to occur
  7. A natural satellite orbiting a planet
  8. The measure of the amount of matter in an object
  9. A powerful explosion of a star, releasing tremendous energy
  10. The branch of astronomy dealing with the physical properties of celestial bodies
  11. A vast system of stars, gas, and dust held together by gravity
  12. The curved path of a celestial object around a star or planet
  13. A celestial body orbiting a star, massive enough to be rounded by its gravity

23 Clues: A natural satellite orbiting a planetA neutral particle in the nucleus of an atomThe total energy a star emits per unit of timeA luminous ball of gas undergoing nuclear fusionThe measure of the amount of matter in an objectA natural event or fact that is observed to occurA scientist known for his laws of planetary motion...

Space Exploration 2024-09-17

Space Exploration crossword puzzle
Across
  1. 2007 August 4 - NASA launched its ______ Mars Lander.
  2. 2022 April 8 SpaceX flight to the International Space Station carries three paying ________ who paid US$55 million each for a stay of more than a week. [1539.6]
  3. 1973 May 14 - The U.S. launched its first space station, _______.
  4. 1968 September 15 - The Soviet spacecraft Zond 5 was launched and later became the first spacecraft to orbit the moon and return to _______.
  5. 2014 November 12 The Rosetta spacecraft's Philae probe successfully lands on ________ 67P, the first time in history that a spacecraft has landed on such an object. [1209]
  6. 2017 August 17 The first observation of a collision of two ______ stars (GW170817) is hailed as a breakthrough in multi-messenger astronomy when both gravitational and electromagnetic waves from the event are detected. Data from the event provide confirmatory evidence for the r-process theory of the origin of heavy elements like gold. [1269]
  7. 1997 July 4 - The Mars _________ arrived on Mars and later began transmitting images.
  8. 2009 March 6 - The NASA spacecraft _______ was launched. Its mission is to search for planets outside our solar system, in a distant area of the Milky Way.
  9. 1962 February 20 - Astronaut John ______ became the first American in orbit.
  10. 2003 February 1 - The Space Shuttle _______ broke up on re-entry into the Earth’s atmosphere.
  11. 1980 November 13 - Voyager 1 reached ______ and began transmitting images.
  12. 2021 February 18 NASA's Mars 2020 mission (containing the Perseverance rover and Ingenuity helicopter drone) lands on Mars at________ Crater, after seven months of travel. [1420]
  13. 1957 November 3 - The Soviet spacecraft Sputnik 2 was launched with a dog named ______ on board. Laika did not survive the voyage.
  14. 2010 December 8 - A private company named _______ launched a spacecraft into orbit and returned it to earth safely. It was the first non-government organization to accomplish this.
Down
  1. 1981 April 12 - ________ became the first Space Shuttle to be launched.
  2. 1961 April 12 - Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first ______ in space.
  3. 1966 February 3 - The Russian spacecraft Luna 9 became the first spacecraft to land on the ______.
  4. 1984 February 3 - Astronaut Bruce McCandless became the first man to take an _______________ space walk.
  5. 1990 August 24 - The Space Shuttle Discovery deployed the ________ Space Telescope.
  6. 1957 October 4 - The Soviet Union launched the first satellite, _______, into space.
  7. 1961 May 5 - Astronaut Alan ______ became the first American in space.
  8. 1969 July 20 - Neil Armstrong and "Buzz" Aldrin became the first men on the ______.
  9. 1986 January 28 - The Space Shuttle ________ exploded seconds after liftoff.
  10. 1961 May 25 - President _______ challenged the country to put a man on the moon by the end of the decade.
  11. 2012 August 6 - NASA's _______ rover successfully landed on Mars. As large as a car, it carried an array of advanced new instruments and experiments.
  12. 1965 July 14 - The spacecraft Mariner 4 transmitted the first ______ of Mars.
  13. 1960 August 19 - The Soviet craft Sputnik 5 was launched, carrying the dogs Strelka and Belka. They became the first ______ beings to survive a trip into space.
  14. 1971 April 19 - The Soviet space ________ Salyut 1 was launched.
  15. 2001 April 28 - American Dennis Tito became the first________ in space after paying the Russian space program $20,000,000.
  16. 1965 March 18 - While tethered to his spacecraft, cosmonaut Alexi Leonov became the first man to ______ in space.
  17. 1970 December 15 - The Soviet Venera 7 became the first probe to land on _______.

31 Clues: 2007 August 4 - NASA launched its ______ Mars Lander.1971 April 19 - The Soviet space ________ Salyut 1 was launched.1973 May 14 - The U.S. launched its first space station, _______.1961 May 5 - Astronaut Alan ______ became the first American in space.1981 April 12 - ________ became the first Space Shuttle to be launched....

Space puzzle 2024-09-20

Space puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Gravité
  2. Décollage
  3. Se reposer
  4. Maintenance
  5. Outils
  6. Fusée
  7. Accrocher
  8. Fumée
Down
  1. Piloter
  2. Ingénieur
  3. Station spatiale
  4. Rocher
  5. Survoler
  6. Casque
  7. Atterir
  8. Combinaison d'astronaut
  9. Appareil volant
  10. Planète
  11. Sortie extravéhiculaire
  12. Compétences
  13. Métier

21 Clues: FuséeFuméeRocherCasqueOutilsMétierPiloterGravitéAtterirPlanèteSurvolerIngénieurDécollageAccrocherSe reposerMaintenanceCompétencesAppareil volantStation spatialeCombinaison d'astronautSortie extravéhiculaire

Beyond Space 2024-11-13

Beyond Space crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the Dutch astronomer named after a large spherical cloud around the orbits of the planets.
  2. the farthest distance from a planet to the sun.
  3. asteroids that cross but spend most of their time outside Earth’s orbit.
  4. solid center of the comet made of ice, frozen gas, rocks, and dust.
  5. also called miniature planets or planetoids and are rocky celestial bodies that vary in brightness, size, shape, and composition.
  6. small chunks of outer space debris that are attracted by earth’s gravity.
  7. a meteor shower that comes from the debris of the asteroid 2003EH1.
  8. the constellation the meteor shower leonids originate from.
  9. a region where long-period comets originate.
  10. asteroids located near Jupiter’s orbit.
  11. a celestial event in which several meteors enter Earth’s atmosphere at great speeds on parallel trajectories.
  12. referred to as “dirty snowballs,” and are found to be mixtures of ice and dust.
  13. remnants of a meteor that survives the initial collision against the Earth.
  14. asteroids that cross but spend most of their time in Earth’s orbit.
Down
  1. a meteor shower that happens every 75 to 76 years.
  2. the amount of light reflects by a planet or any celestial object.
  3. the main belt where asteroids are situated in that extends from 255 to 600 kilometers between Mars and Jupiter.
  4. a meteor shower that comes from the debris of an asteroid named 3200 Phaeton.
  5. comets that complete their orbits in 200 years or less.
  6. the closest distance from a planet to the sun.
  7. the astronomer named after the Kuiper Belt.
  8. a long visible, glowing tail that forms when the comet is near the sun.
  9. a bright streak of life in the sky that appears when a meteoroid enters the Earth’s atmosphere.
  10. asteroids that approach but do not cross Earth’s orbit.

24 Clues: asteroids located near Jupiter’s orbit.the astronomer named after the Kuiper Belt.a region where long-period comets originate.the closest distance from a planet to the sun.the farthest distance from a planet to the sun.a meteor shower that happens every 75 to 76 years.comets that complete their orbits in 200 years or less....

Beyond Space 2024-11-13

Beyond Space crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the constellation the meteor shower leonids originate from.
  2. referred to as “dirty snowballs,” and are found to be mixtures of ice and dust.
  3. asteroids that approach but do not cross Earth’s orbit.
  4. comets that complete their orbits in 200 years or less.
  5. small chunks of outer space debris that are attracted by earth’s gravity.
  6. a meteor shower that happens every 75 to 76 years.
  7. the farthest distance from a planet to the sun.
  8. also called miniature planets or planetoids and are rocky celestial bodies that vary in brightness, size, shape, and composition.
  9. the astronomer named after the Kuiper Belt.
  10. the amount of light reflects by a planet or any celestial object.
Down
  1. asteroids that cross but spend most of their time in Earth’s orbit.
  2. asteroids that are relatively close to earth.
  3. a celestial event in which several meteors enter Earth’s atmosphere at great speeds on parallel trajectories.
  4. a meteor shower that comes from the debris of an asteroid named 3200 Phaeton.
  5. remnants of a meteor that survives the initial collision against the Earth.
  6. the closest distance from a planet to the sun.
  7. asteroids located near Jupiter’s orbit.
  8. asteroids that cross but spend most of their time outside Earth’s orbit.
  9. a meteor shower that comes from the debris of the asteroid 2003EH1.
  10. solid center of the comet made of ice, frozen gas, rocks, and dust.
  11. a long visible, glowing tail that forms when the comet is near the sun.
  12. a region where long-period comets originate.
  13. the main belt where asteroids are situated in that extends from 255 to 600 kilometers between Mars and Jupiter.
  14. the Dutch astronomer named after a large spherical cloud around the orbits of the planets.
  15. a bright streak of life in the sky that appears when a meteoroid enters the Earth’s atmosphere.

25 Clues: asteroids located near Jupiter’s orbit.the astronomer named after the Kuiper Belt.a region where long-period comets originate.asteroids that are relatively close to earth.the closest distance from a planet to the sun.the farthest distance from a planet to the sun.a meteor shower that happens every 75 to 76 years....

U13 Space 2012-02-29

U13 Space crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Sonnenaufgang
  2. sanft
  3. Abschnitt
  4. Mannschaft;Besatzung
  5. kommerziell
  6. Warnung
  7. feiern
  8. deprimiert
  9. ermüdend
  10. losmarschieren
  11. Umlaufbahn
  12. ständig
  13. Meisterwerk
  14. Raumfahrt
  15. Multimilliarden-
  16. denken-an
  17. Sonnenuntergang
  18. ekelhaft
  19. Geld-für-etwas-ausgeben
  20. wissenschaftlich
  21. Fahrpreis
  22. Tafel
  23. verlangen
  24. erwidern;antworten
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  1. Note
  2. leer-werden
  3. Ingenieur/in
  4. Rakete
  5. Raumfahrzeug
  6. Wasserschlauch
  7. Menschheit
  8. Raketenantrieb
  9. im-Privatbesitz-befindlich
  10. Reklame;Anzeige;Werbung
  11. auswählen
  12. Atmosphäre
  13. insgesamt
  14. stören
  15. mit-jemandem-gut-auskommen
  16. warten-auf
  17. Prinzip
  18. weder…noch
  19. Maschinenbau;Ingenieurwesen
  20. Kommandant/in
  21. Treibstoff

45 Clues: NotesanftTafelRaketefeiernstörenWarnungständigPrinzipermüdendekelhaftAbschnittauswählenRaumfahrtinsgesamtdenken-anFahrpreisverlangenMenschheitdeprimiertUmlaufbahnAtmosphärewarten-aufweder…nochTreibstoffleer-werdenkommerziellMeisterwerkIngenieur/inRaumfahrzeugSonnenaufgangKommandant/inWasserschlauchlosmarschierenRaketenantriebSonnenuntergang...

Space Exploration 2012-05-05

Space Exploration crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a model of the universe that places the Sun at the center with Earth, the planets, and moons revolving around it.
  2. The phenomenon that the observed frequency of a wave changes if the source of the wave and the observe are moving toward or away from one another.
  3. The study of spectra spectrum produced when a beam of light is passes through a prism
  4. There is almost as much gravity in orbit as there is on Earth; however, gravity is effectively eliminated inside a spacecraft due to the free-falling effect of orbiting earth, which causes the microgravity environment.
  5. When spectral lines move toward the longer-wavelength part (red end) of the spectrum.
  6. A telescope that has a lens for the objective
  7. Varying types of energy waves emitted by stars (radio waves, infrared waves, visible light, ultraviolet waves, rays and gamma rays.
  8. the angle measured clockwise from north when measuring altitude-azimuth co-ordinates
  9. A device made of thousands of closely spaced slits through which light is passed in order to produce a spectrum.
  10. Objects in space that give off large amounts of radio waves
Down
  1. Newton’s law states that all objects attract all other objects, and provides an explanation for the planet’s elliptical orbits.
  2. A figure that looks like a squashed circle; planets in the solar system move in elliptical orbits around the Sun
  3. Using radio waves to learn about the composition of stars
  4. a method of acceleration, which enables spacecraft to change speed by using the gravity of a poster.
  5. a satellite made by humans, such as a spacecraft or telescope.
  6. taking measurements of Earth (and other planets) from space.
  7. (AU) is the distance from Earth to the Sun (150 million km)
  8. all objects seen in the sky (sun, moon, stars and planets.
  9. Orbit of satellites placed about 36000 km above the ground, directly above the equator, orbiting Earth once every 24 hours
  10. A technology that electronically connects two (or more) separate telescopes to combine their images.
  11. orbit: Orbit of satellites placed about 36,000 km above the ground, directly
  12. A rocket with a bomb as a payload, launched in a trajectory that sends it up into space and down onto its target.
  13. A method of measuring distance indirectly by creating an imaginary triangle between an observer and an object whose distance is to be estimated.
  14. the large lens at the front of a telescope.
  15. a Russian term for astronaut.

25 Clues: a Russian term for astronaut.the large lens at the front of a telescope.A telescope that has a lens for the objectiveUsing radio waves to learn about the composition of starsall objects seen in the sky (sun, moon, stars and planets.(AU) is the distance from Earth to the Sun (150 million km)Objects in space that give off large amounts of radio waves...

Space Exploration 2012-05-05

Space Exploration crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a model of the universe that places the Sun at the center with Earth, the planets, and moons revolving around it.
  2. The phenomenon that the observed frequency of a wave changes if the source of the wave and the observe are moving toward or away from one another.
  3. The study of spectra spectrum produced when a beam of light is passes through a prism
  4. There is almost as much gravity in orbit as there is on Earth; however, gravity is effectively eliminated inside a spacecraft due to the free-falling effect of orbiting earth, which causes the microgravity environment.
  5. When spectral lines move toward the longer-wavelength part (red end) of the spectrum.
  6. A telescope that has a lens for the objective
  7. Varying types of energy waves emitted by stars (radio waves, infrared waves, visible light, ultraviolet waves, rays and gamma rays.
  8. the angle measured clockwise from north when measuring altitude-azimuth co-ordinates
  9. A device made of thousands of closely spaced slits through which light is passed in order to produce a spectrum.
  10. Objects in space that give off large amounts of radio waves
Down
  1. Newton’s law states that all objects attract all other objects, and provides an explanation for the planet’s elliptical orbits.
  2. A figure that looks like a squashed circle; planets in the solar system move in elliptical orbits around the Sun
  3. Using radio waves to learn about the composition of stars
  4. a method of acceleration, which enables spacecraft to change speed by using the gravity of a poster.
  5. a satellite made by humans, such as a spacecraft or telescope.
  6. taking measurements of Earth (and other planets) from space.
  7. (AU) is the distance from Earth to the Sun (150 million km)
  8. all objects seen in the sky (sun, moon, stars and planets.
  9. Orbit of satellites placed about 36000 km above the ground, directly above the equator, orbiting Earth once every 24 hours
  10. A technology that electronically connects two (or more) separate telescopes to combine their images.
  11. orbit: Orbit of satellites placed about 36,000 km above the ground, directly
  12. A rocket with a bomb as a payload, launched in a trajectory that sends it up into space and down onto its target.
  13. A method of measuring distance indirectly by creating an imaginary triangle between an observer and an object whose distance is to be estimated.
  14. the large lens at the front of a telescope.
  15. a Russian term for astronaut.

25 Clues: a Russian term for astronaut.the large lens at the front of a telescope.A telescope that has a lens for the objectiveUsing radio waves to learn about the composition of starsall objects seen in the sky (sun, moon, stars and planets.(AU) is the distance from Earth to the Sun (150 million km)Objects in space that give off large amounts of radio waves...

Space Crossword 2012-10-18

Space Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. What you see at night
  2. This planet has 4 Moons
  3. hole Takes you to the other side of the universe
  4. The planet that everyone laughs at
  5. TheBig………
  6. A reusable Space Ship belonging to NASA
  7. Sparkles at night
  8. Red Planet
  9. Planet after Uranus
  10. Our Galaxy
  11. Sounds like scorpion
Down
  1. Rock in space
  2. Our Planet
  3. The entire……
  4. Very hot
  5. How fare light travels in an Earth year
  6. Planet with rings around it
  7. What keeps us from floating away
  8. hole Super dense object
  9. Dwarf Planet

20 Clues: Very hotTheBig………Our PlanetRed PlanetOur GalaxyThe entire……Dwarf PlanetRock in spaceSparkles at nightPlanet after UranusSounds like scorpionWhat you see at nightThis planet has 4 Moonshole Super dense objectPlanet with rings around itWhat keeps us from floating awayThe planet that everyone laughs atHow fare light travels in an Earth year...

Space Terms 2013-06-12

Space Terms crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Ex planet, now classified as a dwarf
  2. A very bright and distant object
  3. A small rocky body or minor planet orbiting the sun
  4. The brightest star in the night sky
  5. The area around a star with the right conditions to sustain life.
  6. The push of solar radiation is known as solar ____
  7. Speed
  8. The lighter outer part of a shadow
  9. A place where new stars are made
  10. The largest moon in our solar system
  11. A cloud of gas and dust
  12. The path an object takes around another
Down
  1. Pulsating Star (portmanteau)
  2. The largest planet in our solar system
  3. The Moon Cycle
  4. The closest galaxy to the Milky Way (excluding the Canis Major Dwarf)
  5. Also known as the red planet
  6. An object from outer space landing on the surface of the Earth.
  7. The region of the solar system beyond the planets
  8. The "father of modern observational astronomy"

20 Clues: SpeedThe Moon CycleA cloud of gas and dustPulsating Star (portmanteau)Also known as the red planetA very bright and distant objectA place where new stars are madeThe lighter outer part of a shadowThe brightest star in the night skyEx planet, now classified as a dwarfThe largest moon in our solar systemThe largest planet in our solar system...

space crossword 2013-08-07

space crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. doctor
  2. an unpleasant emotion
  3. alien
  4. an envelope of gas surrounding the earth
  5. extravehicular activity
  6. astronaut out of space protection
  7. a gravitational field so intense that no matter or radiation can escape
  8. blood going to the upper part of your body
  9. an act of launching something
  10. chemical element with symbols
Down
  1. a US space laboratory
  2. an illusion of incredible speed
  3. a special kind of tablet that gives vitamins and calcium
  4. commonly defined as the totality of existence
  5. where trash goes
  6. brightening observe over he sun surface
  7. tooth pain
  8. hard upper torso
  9. an important assignment
  10. a force that attracts you the earth

20 Clues: aliendoctortooth painwhere trash goeshard upper torsoa US space laboratoryan unpleasant emotionextravehicular activityan important assignmentan act of launching somethingchemical element with symbolsan illusion of incredible speedastronaut out of space protectiona force that attracts you the earthbrightening observe over he sun surface...

Space Crossword 2013-08-07

Space Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the feats of an acrobat
  2. pertaining to the mind
  3. the return from outer space into the earth's atmosphere
  4. portable life-support system
  5. pay no attention
  6. extravehicular mobility unit
  7. the state of being contaminated.
  8. Simplified aid for EVA rescue
  9. trash airlock
Down
  1. force of gravity
  2. a line attaching the Skylab to a spacecraft
  3. oxygen occurring as a single atom
  4. restraint rope
  5. able to supply its own needs without external assistance
  6. calcium lose
  7. confined to bed because of illness
  8. tablets
  9. unintentional
  10. geosynchronous Earth orbit
  11. pertaining to the heart

20 Clues: tabletscalcium loseunintentionaltrash airlockrestraint ropeforce of gravitypay no attentionpertaining to the mindthe feats of an acrobatpertaining to the heartgeosynchronous Earth orbitportable life-support systemextravehicular mobility unitSimplified aid for EVA rescuethe state of being contaminated.oxygen occurring as a single atom...

Outer Space 2014-01-16

Outer Space crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The planet with 63 moons is _________.
  2. This is a former planet.
  3. Jupiter has a big red ___________.
  4. This refers to any vehicle in space.
  5. This planet has very visible rings.
  6. The galaxy our universe is in.
  7. The planet farthest away from the sun.
  8. The space shuttle lifts off from the ________ pad.
  9. People usually laugh at this planets name.
  10. What is at the center of our universe?
  11. The third planet is called _______.
Down
  1. The earth takes 365 days to _______ the sun.
  2. No life is found in _______ __________
  3. What is the second planet in the Solar System?
  4. ____________ is near zero gravity.
  5. A huge ball of burning gas held together by its own gravity.
  6. Someone who travels in space.
  7. The planet, which shares a name with a chocolate bar.
  8. What is Saturn's largest moon's name?
  9. The first planet in the solar system.
  10. There are 8 _________ in space.
  11. used to describe anything related to the moon.
  12. Uranus is on a 90 degree _________.

23 Clues: This is a former planet.Someone who travels in space.The galaxy our universe is in.There are 8 _________ in space.____________ is near zero gravity.Jupiter has a big red ___________.This planet has very visible rings.The third planet is called _______.Uranus is on a 90 degree _________.This refers to any vehicle in space....

Space Crossword 2014-05-17

Space Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A rock and metal object that orbits the Sun.
  2. Earth is the only _ _ _ _ _ _ that has known life on it.
  3. System There are nine planets in our _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
  4. Bodies Natural objects that are outside of Earth's atmosphere.
  5. The fiery ball of light that Earth orbits.
  6. This object is used to see things from a long way away.
  7. If you're curious, you have _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
  8. The real name of a shooting star.
  9. If you are sent into space you are called an _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
  10. A huge ball made of rock and ice that is left over from the beginning of the solar system.
  11. When Earth and the moon form a line with the sun at a point in orbit.
Down
  1. The area outside of our atmosphere.
  2. Neil Armstrong was the first man to walk on it.
  3. The Moon is a natural _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
  4. The force that keeps us to the ground.
  5. The planet named after the Roman God of War.
  6. A rocket is a type of _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
  7. There are billions of these but the Sun is the biggest one known.
  8. The Milky Way and all the other galaxies make up the _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
  9. The Earth _ _ _ _ _s the Sun.

20 Clues: The Earth _ _ _ _ _s the Sun.The real name of a shooting star.The area outside of our atmosphere.The force that keeps us to the ground.The Moon is a natural _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.A rocket is a type of _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.The fiery ball of light that Earth orbits.A rock and metal object that orbits the Sun.The planet named after the Roman God of War....

Space Crossword 2015-03-11

Space Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The unit used to measure force.
  2. The force of attraction between two objects.
  3. One of gravity's factors.
  4. The unit used to measure mass
  5. ______________ was one of the first astronomers that suggested the Sun was at the center of the solar system.
  6. A huge collection of stars.
  7. Electromagnetic spectrum is a family of waves including light,________,microwaves and radio waves.
  8. The ___________ is a collection of 8 planets and the sun along with bodies in the forms of asteroids meteoroids and comets.
  9. An _______ is a space probe that goes into orbit around a planet or a moon.
  10. All the galaxies and the space between them.
  11. The shape of a planet's orbit around the Sun.
  12. A space probe that lands on a planet or moon.
  13. The path a moon or satellite takes around a planet.
Down
  1. Heat energy that travels by radiation, it's able to travel through transparent things and a vacuum.
  2. A man made satellite.
  3. Anything that orbits a planet or moon.
  4. On Earth, gravity pulls on every kilogram of mass with a ______ of 10 N
  5. An unmanned that has cameras and other equipment to collect data on other planets.
  6. The force of gravity can get be increased if the two objects have large masses.
  7. A huge ball of gas that releases heat and energy.

20 Clues: A man made satellite.One of gravity's factors.A huge collection of stars.The unit used to measure massThe unit used to measure force.Anything that orbits a planet or moon.The force of attraction between two objects.All the galaxies and the space between them.The shape of a planet's orbit around the Sun.A space probe that lands on a planet or moon....

Outer Space 2018-05-20

Outer Space crossword puzzle
Across
  1. ________ planets are farthest from the sun and include: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.
  2. The only place in our solar system, other than Earth, where humans have visited.
  3. Small icy bodies.
  4. The Milky Way ________ contains our solar system.
  5. temperature
  6. The Astronomical ________ is the distance from the center of the Earth to the center of the Sun.
  7. An asteroid ________ divides the Inner and Outer Planets.
  8. The Greenhouse _____________ is an increase in temperature caused when incoming solar radiation is passed but outgoing thermal radiation is blocked by the atmosphere.
  9. The length of time required for a planet to make one complete trip around the Sun.
  10. The circular path a planet takes around the sun.
  11. The _______ planets are composed primarily of hydrogen and helium.
  12. position
  13. _______ planets are closest to the sun and include: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars.
  14. _________ is the force by which a planet or other body draws objects toward its center.
Down
  1. Bright streak of light that results when a meteoroid burns up in the Earth’s atmosphere-sometimes called a “shooting star”.
  2. The ________ planets are composed of rock and metal.
  3. A __________ is a celestial body that orbits the sun and has a gravitational pull.
  4. Small rocky bodies.
  5. Meteoroid that reaches Earth’s surface without burning up completely.
  6. small, rocky body that travels through space
  7. The solar system formed from a collapsing cloud of gas and dust called a _________.
  8. The length of time required for a planet to make one complete turn on its axis.
  9. ________ is defined as the ratio of the mass of an object to the volume of space the object takes up.
  10. ________ planets are objects that are similar to planets except that they orbit the Sun in areas where there are many similar objects

24 Clues: positiontemperatureSmall icy bodies.Small rocky bodies.small, rocky body that travels through spaceThe circular path a planet takes around the sun.The Milky Way ________ contains our solar system.The ________ planets are composed of rock and metal.An asteroid ________ divides the Inner and Outer Planets....

My Space 2020-04-01

My Space crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a very large house
  2. the space or room under the roof
  3. on a higher floor of a building
  4. a large vehicle that is pulled by a car
  5. in a helpful way
  6. a small job that you have to do regularly
  7. an underground room that is used for storing things
  8. a small and usually old house
  9. very
  10. of the present time
  11. willingly
Down
  1. a house on one level
  2. in a way that is unlucky
  3. a little
  4. used to say that something cannot be avoided
  5. a large building with large walls and tower
  6. it is a result of good luck
  7. protection from danger or from wind, rain, hot sun
  8. quite
  9. a small window in a roof
  10. to clean the carpet
  11. extremely

22 Clues: veryquitea littleextremelywillinglyin a helpful waya very large houseto clean the carpetof the present timea house on one levelin a way that is unluckya small window in a roofit is a result of good lucka small and usually old houseon a higher floor of a buildingthe space or room under the roofa large vehicle that is pulled by a car...

Space Science 2020-04-16

Space Science crossword puzzle
Across
  1. An uncrewed spacecraft.
  2. The hottest planet in our solar system.
  3. This spacecraft sends people to and from space.
  4. This planet has the weakest gravitational pull.
  5. This planet has the strongest gravitational pull.
  6. A research laboratory that orbits the Earth.
  7. A meteor that strikes the Earth.
  8. The first person to walk on the moon.
  9. National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
  10. The president who started the "space race."
  11. Small, rocky celestial body that orbits the Sun.
Down
  1. The first woman in space was from which country?
  2. The first American woman in space.
  3. Venus is about the same size as this planet.
  4. This celestial body has two moons.
  5. The first man in space.
  6. The first space shuttle that did not go to space.
  7. Frozen gas and dust that orbit the Sun.
  8. This planet rotates on its side.
  9. This spacecraft launches space shuttles to space.

20 Clues: An uncrewed spacecraft.The first man in space.This planet rotates on its side.A meteor that strikes the Earth.The first American woman in space.This celestial body has two moons.The first person to walk on the moon.The hottest planet in our solar system.Frozen gas and dust that orbit the Sun.The president who started the "space race."...

Hardware (-=space) 2020-03-10

Hardware (-=space) crossword puzzle
Across
  1. 1 million bytes
  2. A device that absorbs excessive heat
  3. A small device that plugs into a computer
  4. 1 million hertz
  5. A socket on the motherboard to expand features
  6. For producing sound on a computer
  7. What carries out the instructions of a computer program
  8. Wireless Fidelity
  9. Random Access Memory
  10. Storage device
  11. Read Only Memory
Down
  1. An electronic device that links a computer to a computer network
  2. 1 billion hertz
  3. A cable that physically connects with a network
  4. An electrical device that supplies power
  5. The main circuit board
  6. Something that allows you to receive bluetooth signals
  7. Peripheral Component Interconnect
  8. 1 billion bytes
  9. Generates output images to display

20 Clues: Storage device1 billion hertz1 million bytes1 million hertz1 billion bytesRead Only MemoryWireless FidelityRandom Access MemoryThe main circuit boardPeripheral Component InterconnectFor producing sound on a computerGenerates output images to displayA device that absorbs excessive heatAn electrical device that supplies power...

Space Vocabulary 2020-05-12

Space Vocabulary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A natural (for example, the Moon) or artificial (for example, the Hubble Space Telescope) object that orbits around another object in space
  2. The most widely accepted and used civil calendar internationally
  3. The range of frequencies over which electromagnetic radiation extends (from radio waves to gamma waves)
  4. The total amount of matter in an object
  5. The basic idea is that instead of being invisible force that attracts objects to one another, gravity is a curving or warping of space.
  6. All existing matter and space as a whole
  7. The collection of eight planets and their moons in orbit around the sun, together with smaller bodies and asteroids, meteoroids and comets
Down
  1. A Celestial body moving in an elliptical orbit around a star
  2. A fixed luminous point in the night sky which is a large incandescent remote body like the sun
  3. A method for reducing all measurements by the same amount to achieve the proportions of the scale model
  4. The curved path of one object, such as a planet or Moon, around a central object, such as a star or planet; (verb) to move in a circular or elliptical path around a central object
  5. An optical instrument that makes distant objects appear larger and brighter using lenses or curved mirrors. Any instrument, such as a radio telescope, for collecting, focusing and detecting electromagnetic radiation from space.
  6. The distance that light travels in one year
  7. A large system of dust, gas, stars, and other celestial bodies that has a particular shape.
  8. A Celestial body resembling a small planet but lacking certain technical criteria that are required for it to be classified as such.
  9. A celestial object consisting of a nucleus of ice and dust and, when near the sun, a “tail” of gas and dust particles pointing away from the Sun.
  10. a natural satellite of any planet
  11. The branch of science that studies that stars, planets, and other objects in space.
  12. The region of interplanetary space between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter in which most asteroids are found.
  13. An imaginary line that runs through the middle of an object around which that object rotates: a line at the side or bottom of a graph.

20 Clues: a natural satellite of any planetThe total amount of matter in an objectAll existing matter and space as a wholeThe distance that light travels in one yearA Celestial body moving in an elliptical orbit around a starThe most widely accepted and used civil calendar internationally...

Space Vocab 2020-05-06

Space Vocab crossword puzzle
Across
  1. orbits around the sun
  2. past Neptune
  3. spiral, electrical, irregular
  4. a branch of science
  5. after visible light we can't see this
  6. ball of ice in space
  7. used to see faraway objects in space
  8. imaginary line that Earth rotates on
  9. matter and space as a whole
  10. located between Jupiter and Mars
  11. a type of matter
Down
  1. 8 planets,sun,stars,comets,etc
  2. surronds the sun
  3. the calendar used in most of the world
  4. system of billions of stars
  5. nighttime
  6. pluto
  7. the sun
  8. the distance light travels in a year
  9. how Earth and other planets move around the sun
  10. gather information in space

21 Clues: plutothe sunnighttimepast Neptunesurronds the suna type of mattera branch of scienceball of ice in spaceorbits around the sunsystem of billions of starsgather information in spacematter and space as a wholespiral, electrical, irregular8 planets,sun,stars,comets,etclocated between Jupiter and Marsthe distance light travels in a year...

sAfe sPacE 2020-06-20

sAfe sPacE crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Did I mention he was rich?(7)
  2. What was the place called where we went bowling?(4,1)
  3. What is your name edited to on my snapchat?(5)
  4. What signature fruit do we relate me with?(5)
  5. What did we once walk all the way to my house to get which I already had?(6,5)
  6. What do we always have one to many of when we go to Slug and Lettuce?(9)
  7. What was you obsessed with in New York?(10,7)
  8. What colour was the dress you wore on the evening of my 20th Birthday?(4)
  9. What course do we study?(11)
  10. When people see us together, they always see us as...?
  11. Where did you first kiss Mark?(5)
  12. What was the series called that I took photos of you in?(6)
  13. What fruit were you obsessed with eating out of peoples drinks?(4)
  14. In first year where was the place they choose for the photography trip?(9)
  15. Who's smile holds no feelings?(5)
Down
  1. Where did you make me go to get your jeans sorted in London?(8)
  2. What fruit do we relate you with?(5)
  3. Where did we go on our photography trip in second year?(3,4)
  4. Which shop do we always return to, to use their Photobooth?(5,10)
  5. Where did we spend ages taking photos of each other in New York?(7,4)
  6. Who always gets a first?(5)
  7. Where did we go for my 20th birthday?(7,10)
  8. What did I buy you for Christmas?(8)
  9. When you first met James who was I dressed as?(5)
  10. What do you always do when you don't like something on someone?(10)
  11. Whenever we talk about taking photos what is it we say it would look aesthetically pleasing on?(4)
  12. What is your nickname for me?(4,7)
  13. What flower did you showcase with your exhibition in second year?(4)
  14. Who made us friends?(5)
  15. Who always likes to challenge the lecturers?(5)

30 Clues: Who made us friends?(5)Who always gets a first?(5)What course do we study?(11)Did I mention he was rich?(7)Where did you first kiss Mark?(5)Who's smile holds no feelings?(5)What is your nickname for me?(4,7)What fruit do we relate you with?(5)What did I buy you for Christmas?(8)Where did we go for my 20th birthday?(7,10)...

Space Exploration 2017-03-16

Space Exploration crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the science of the origin and development of the universe
  2. the study of UFOs
  3. the branch of science that deals the origin of the universe, especially the solar system
  4. A disk-shaped flying craft supposedly piloted by aliens, a UFO
  5. unit of astronomical distance that light travels in one year, which is 9.4607 x 10^12 km (nearly 6 trillion miles)
  6. The brightest star in the constellation of Lyra, the fifth brightest star in the night sky and the 2nd brightest star in the northern celestial hemisphere
  7. a massive and extremely remote celestial objects, emitting exceptionally large amounts of energy
  8. A US Air Force base in southern Nevada, humored to be where the government hides alien visitors
  9. apparent landing/crash site for a UFO in 1947
  10. the action or an instant of forcibly taking someone away against their will
  11. a sentinent or relatively complex individual, life that doesn’t originate from Earth
  12. A non SI unit of spectral flux density, or spectral irradiance, used in especially radio astronoy
  13. A hypothetical connection between widely separated regions of space-time
  14. for Extraterrestrial Intelligence”
Down
  1. The rapid expansion of matter from a state of extremely high density and temperature that according to current cosmological theories marked the origin of the universe
  2. an area of standing crops that have been flattened in the form of a circle or more complex pattern
  3. Group – The galaxy group that includes 54 galaxies, Its gravitational center is located womewhere between ht Milky way and the Andromeda galaxy
  4. a supposed encounter with a UFO or with aliens
  5. “Unidentified Flying Object”
  6. dark clothed-me who supposedly visit with people who have reported an encounter with a UFO or alien
  7. of or from outside the Earth or its atmosphere
  8. a red dwarf,planet, a small low mass star, about 4.25 ligth years form the Sun in the constellation of Centaurus
  9. A unit of didstance used I astronomy, equal to about 3.2 light yers (3..086 *10^13 kilometers
  10. A group of stars forming a recognizable pattern that is normally named after its appearance that is identified with a mythological figure; a group or cluster of things
  11. a member of any of several classes of astronomical bodies, including quasars

25 Clues: the study of UFOs“Unidentified Flying Object”for Extraterrestrial Intelligence”apparent landing/crash site for a UFO in 1947a supposed encounter with a UFO or with aliensof or from outside the Earth or its atmospherethe science of the origin and development of the universeA disk-shaped flying craft supposedly piloted by aliens, a UFO...

Space crossword 2017-05-07

Space crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. It take one what for the Earth to orbit the Sun
  2. Rocky and metallic bodies found all over the solar system
  3. The total sum of all matter and energy
  4. The closest planet to the Sun
  5. There is believed to be 100-500 billion what in the universe
  6. Furthest planet from the Sun
  7. Neil Armstrong was the first person to walk on the what
  8. A rotating sphere of hot glowing gases
  9. What occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth
  10. large balls of hot gas
Down
  1. Known as the red planet
  2. A group of stars are called
  3. Uranus and Neptune are known as what giants
  4. Largest planet
  5. Jupiter and Saturn are known as what giants
  6. What planet has rings around it
  7. There is an asteroid what orbiting the Sun
  8. Formally known as a planet now known as a dwarf planet
  9. The planet you live on
  10. How many planets are there

20 Clues: Largest planetThe planet you live onlarge balls of hot gasKnown as the red planetHow many planets are thereA group of stars are calledFurthest planet from the SunThe closest planet to the SunWhat planet has rings around itThe total sum of all matter and energyA rotating sphere of hot glowing gasesThere is an asteroid what orbiting the Sun...

Space Crossword 2017-05-11

Space Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Someone who goes into space.
  2. This scientist uses a telescope.
  3. Saturn has these.
  4. The Sun is a ______.
  5. The eighth planet.
  6. This orbits the earth and sends messages to different places. It is important for navigation.
  7. I use this to look at stars.
  8. This is a branch of physics which studies how stars behave.
  9. A big ball of rock in space. There are lots of these between Mars and Jupiter.
  10. A large collection of stars.
Down
  1. The largest planet.
  2. An astronaut must wear this.
  3. This is a word for the gas which surrounds a planet.
  4. This force keeps the Earth in orbit and makes things fall.
  5. This orbits the Earth. Astronauts can live on it. There is a famous one named after Edwin Hubble.
  6. The Earth ______ the sun.
  7. This takes astronauts into space.
  8. The name for the sun and all the planets together.
  9. A word for everything that exists.
  10. The name of our galaxy.
  11. This orbits a planet. The Earth has one. Jupiter has lots.
  12. A ball of ice and gas in space.

22 Clues: Saturn has these.The eighth planet.The largest planet.The Sun is a ______.The name of our galaxy.The Earth ______ the sun.An astronaut must wear this.Someone who goes into space.I use this to look at stars.A large collection of stars.A ball of ice and gas in space.This scientist uses a telescope.This takes astronauts into space....

Space Vocab 2019-04-03

Space Vocab crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A ball of hot gas, primarily hydrogen and helium,that undergoes nuclear fusion
  2. The tide with the greatest difference between consecutive low and high tides
  3. An object that orbits a star,is large enough to have become rounded by it's own gravity, and has cleared the area of its orbit
  4. The path of an object as it revolves around object in space
  5. Dark,flat areas on the moon's surface formed from huge ancient lava flows
  6. The partial or total blocking of one object in space by another
  7. A pattern or grouping of stars that people imagine to represent a figure of object
  8. The darkness of a shadow
  9. The attractive force between object;the force moves down hill
  10. The periodic and fall of the level of water in the ocean
  11. The blocking of sunlight to the moon that occurs when Earth is directly between the sun and the moon
  12. The tide with the least difference between consecutive low and high tides
  13. A large round pit caused by the impact of a meteoroid
  14. The spinning motion of a planet on it's axis
  15. An imaginary line that passes through a planet's center and it's north and south pole's, about which the plane rotates
Down
  1. A system of organizing time that defines the beginning,length,and divisions of a year.
  2. Ether of the two days of the year on which the sun reaches its greatest distance north or south of the equator
  3. The movement of an object around another object
  4. The scientific law that states that every object in the universe attracts ever other object
  5. An object that orbits a planet
  6. A loose collection of ice and dust that orbits the sun, typically in a long, narrow orbit
  7. The blocking that orbits a planet
  8. One of the different apparent shapes of the moon as form the Earth
  9. A chunk of rock or dust in space,generally smaller then an asteroid
  10. The part of a shadow surrounding the darkest part
  11. Either of the two days of the year on which neither hemisphere is tilted toward of away from the sun
  12. A streak of light in the sky produced by the burning of a meteoroid in Earth's atmosphere

27 Clues: The darkness of a shadowAn object that orbits a planetThe blocking that orbits a planetThe spinning motion of a planet on it's axisThe movement of an object around another objectThe part of a shadow surrounding the darkest partA large round pit caused by the impact of a meteoroidThe periodic and fall of the level of water in the ocean...

Space Crossword 2019-04-17

Space Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. One of the different apparent shapes of the moon as seen from Earth
  2. The tide with the greatest difference between consecutive low and high tides
  3. A large round pit caused by the impact of a meteoroid
  4. The blocking of sunlight to the moon that occurs when Earth is directly between the sun and the moon
  5. The tide with the least difference between consecutive low and high tides
  6. An object that orbits a planet
  7. A loose collection of ice and dust the orbits the sun, typically in a long, narrow orbit
  8. The scientific law that states every object in the universe attracts every other object
  9. A chunk of rock or dust in space, generally smaller than an asteroid
  10. The part of a shadow surrounding the darkest part
  11. An object the orbits a star, is large enough to have become rounded by its own gravity, and has cleared the area of its orbit
  12. An imaginary line that passes through a planet's center and its north and south poles, about which the planet rotates
  13. Either of the two days of the year on which neither hemisphere is tilted toward or away from the sun
Down
  1. Either of the two days of the year on which the sun reaches its greatest distance north or south of the equator
  2. A pattern or grouping of stars that people imagine to represent a figure or object
  3. The spinning motion of a planet on its axis
  4. A ball of gas, primarily hydrogen and helium, that undergoes nuclear fusion
  5. The attractive force between objects; the force that moves objects downhill
  6. The movement of an object around another object
  7. The darkest part of a shadow
  8. The periodic rise and fall of the level of water in the ocean
  9. A streak of light in the sky produced by the burning of a meteoroid in Earth's atmosphere
  10. A system of organizing time that defines the beginning, length, and divisions of a year
  11. The blocking of sunlight to Earth that occurs when the moon is directly between the sun and Earth
  12. The participial or total blocking of one object in space by another
  13. The path of an object as it revolves around another object in space
  14. Dark, flat areas on the moon's surface formed from huge ancient lava flows

27 Clues: The darkest part of a shadowAn object that orbits a planetThe spinning motion of a planet on its axisThe movement of an object around another objectThe part of a shadow surrounding the darkest partA large round pit caused by the impact of a meteoroidThe periodic rise and fall of the level of water in the ocean...

Space Race 2019-05-29

Space Race crossword puzzle
Across
  1. synonym for goal
  2. person who is trained to travel in a spacecraft
  3. person that studies science
  4. astronauts walk around in space outside of the spacecraft
  5. going to an unfamiliar area to learn about it
  6. an apple phone
  7. spacecraft that carried a two-astronaut crew
  8. person who applies principles of science and math
  9. 35th US President
  10. Venus is one of them
  11. designed for space operations near and on the Moon
  12. it is yellow in the sky at night
Down
  1. first satellite to be placed in orbit
  2. abbreviation for national aeronautics space administration
  3. first American to orbit the Earth
  4. 36TH US President and 37TH vice President
  5. path that an object in space takes around another one
  6. group of seven astronauts for Project Mercury
  7. zone above and around our planet
  8. the third United States human spaceflight program

20 Clues: an apple phonesynonym for goal35th US PresidentVenus is one of themperson that studies sciencezone above and around our planetit is yellow in the sky at nightfirst American to orbit the Earthfirst satellite to be placed in orbit36TH US President and 37TH vice Presidentspacecraft that carried a two-astronaut crew...

Science - Space 2019-08-06

Science - Space crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the time it takes a planet to rotate once completely on its axis
  2. 12 constellations that appear as images
  3. Supplies light on earth
  4. a scientist who studies space
  5. object that orbits around a larger object
  6. a spherical ball (roughly) of rock or gas that orbits around the sun
  7. earth-like, rocky
  8. A natural satellite that orbits earth
  9. a adjective relating to the sky or space
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  1. the largest planet in the solar system
  2. the time it takes a planet to revolve once around the sun
  3. a cluster of stars
  4. a force that pulls objects together
  5. full, dark shadow of an eclipse
  6. the pathway a planet takes around a star or a moon, or artificial satellite that takes around a planet
  7. a space rock that enters earth's atmosphere
  8. a complete orbit around the sun
  9. oval shape
  10. latin for sun
  11. 3 month periods that are caused due to earth's axis rotating

20 Clues: oval shapelatin for sunearth-like, rockya cluster of starsSupplies light on eartha scientist who studies spacefull, dark shadow of an eclipsea complete orbit around the suna force that pulls objects togetherA natural satellite that orbits earththe largest planet in the solar system12 constellations that appear as images...

Space Puzzle 2020-10-07

Space Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Scientist who first realized satellites can be launched into space
  2. The point on the sky directly below your feet
  3. milkyway is this type of galaxy
  4. Nation that launched first artificial satellite
  5. when energy from blackhole outshines the surrounding galaxy
  6. stars that never rise or set
  7. type of rock that gives moon its characteristic light color and is of low density
  8. this mission detected water on Moon
  9. first space station (albeit temporary)
  10. first space probe to take close up images of a comet
  11. satellites are launched using
  12. Maximum number of astronauts ISS can hold
Down
  1. when a satellite has same period of orbit as Earth's rotation
  2. CEO of Mars One
  3. the motion in which mars moved that proved geocentric theory wrong
  4. evolution of stars diagram
  5. size of star can be determined by this law
  6. Zero g airplane
  7. time of the day when waning crescent moon is highest in the sky
  8. Astronauts of this mission were the first to escape Earth's gravity

20 Clues: CEO of Mars OneZero g airplaneevolution of stars diagramstars that never rise or setsatellites are launched usingmilkyway is this type of galaxythis mission detected water on Moonfirst space station (albeit temporary)Maximum number of astronauts ISS can holdsize of star can be determined by this lawThe point on the sky directly below your feet...

Space Science 2018-05-16

Space Science crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A force that pulls one object to a bigger object
  2. The study of the universe
  3. A nuclear reaction in stars to create hydrogen/helium
  4. An explosion of a high mass star
  5. Middle of our solar system
  6. Planets that do not pass the asteroid belt are...
  7. A person who thought the sun was in the center of the universe
  8. The process of becoming bigger
  9. A cloud of gas in a galaxy
  10. A star that emits light when it pulse
  11. Any physical substance
Down
  1. The planet we live on
  2. Earliest forms of matter, 1e-16 meters
  3. A person who thought Earth was in the center of the universe
  4. A point with infinite density
  5. Gas Giants are considered...
  6. The total energy a star can radiate per second
  7. Massive celestial body
  8. The emission of energy as electromagnetic waves
  9. Everything in existence. Stars, gases, galaxies, black holes etc

20 Clues: The planet we live onMassive celestial bodyAny physical substanceThe study of the universeMiddle of our solar systemA cloud of gas in a galaxyGas Giants are considered...A point with infinite densityThe process of becoming biggerAn explosion of a high mass starA star that emits light when it pulseEarliest forms of matter, 1e-16 meters...

Space Review 2021-04-12

Space Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Our galaxy
  2. A "cool" colour of star
  3. What AU stands for
  4. The furthest planet from the sun
  5. The 'death' of a star resulting in a neutron star or black hole
  6. The epoch during which stars and galaxies formed
  7. Incredibly small subatomic particles that make up protons and neutrons
  8. The innermost part of any star
  9. an object whose gravity is so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape
  10. An alternative theory to the Big Bang
  11. Separates the inner and outer planets
  12. A measure of distance that describes how long it takes light from an object to reach where we are now
  13. Happens at 10 million degrees Celsius
  14. A huge collection of gas, dust, and billions of stars and their solar systems, all held together by gravity
Down
  1. When half the moon is illuminated, we call it the first or third this
  2. The closest planet to the sun
  3. Another name for the inner planets
  4. Most commonly accepted theory on the formation of the solar system
  5. CME, or...
  6. One of these is the distance between Earth and the sun
  7. A natural, rocky satellite orbiting a planet
  8. Another name for the outer planets
  9. A part of Earth's atmosphere that absorbs the sun's radiation
  10. The least common type of galaxy
  11. The main factor in determining what will happen to a star after it 'dies'

25 Clues: Our galaxyCME, or...What AU stands forA "cool" colour of starThe closest planet to the sunThe innermost part of any starThe least common type of galaxyThe furthest planet from the sunAnother name for the inner planetsAnother name for the outer planetsAn alternative theory to the Big BangSeparates the inner and outer planets...

Space Exploration 2021-08-04

Space Exploration crossword puzzle
Across
  1. so we don't float away
  2. Gas giant
  3. they say werewolves love this
  4. people use this to see space
  5. measurements in space
  6. a big hole on the moon's surface
  7. a type of energy that is made from the sun
  8. you can go here to study space
  9. make a wish
  10. when the moon goes over the sun
  11. the Milky Way is a ______.
  12. person who goes to space
Down
  1. Pluto is this
  2. I have rings
  3. Space Station Laboratory floating in space
  4. these emit light
  5. vehicle to get to space
  6. these orbit the earth to give us information about space
  7. planet closest to the sun
  8. planet closest to Earth
  9. you need this to breathe
  10. the science of zodiac signs
  11. things go here and disappear
  12. USA space exploration leaders
  13. what the moon does to the earth

25 Clues: Gas giantmake a wishI have ringsPluto is thisthese emit lightmeasurements in spaceso we don't float awayvehicle to get to spaceplanet closest to Earthyou need this to breatheperson who goes to spaceplanet closest to the sunthe Milky Way is a ______.the science of zodiac signspeople use this to see spacethings go here and disappear...

Space vocab 2021-11-10

Space vocab crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Eruptions caused by plasma on the sun heated by magnetic energy.
  2. a gaseous body much larger then anything else in a solar system, also referred to as a star.
  3. Huge loops of plasma that are plolarized.
  4. Visible light that can separate into different colors with different wavelengths.
  5. Small body's composed mostly of rock, & can sometimes enter orbit.
  6. Small chunks of rock or dust broken off of an asteroid, or just smaller than an asteroid.
  7. The distance between the crest of one wave & the crest of the next.
  8. Energy that can travel in the form of waves that is emitted by all objects in space.
Down
  1. consists of a sun, planets, their moons, & a variety of smaller objects.
  2. A unit used to measure large distances in space, equaling about 150,000,000 kilometers per unit.
  3. The middle layer of the suns atmosphere, can sometimes give off a reddish glow.
  4. A celestial body in orbit of something, also referred to as a natural satellite.
  5. A round object that orbits around its sun & has cleared out the region of its solar system around its orbit.
  6. Instruments that collect & focus light & other forms of electromagnetic radiation.
  7. Dark areas of plasma on the suns surface that are cooler then the plasma around them.
  8. The light that you can see.
  9. Streams of electrically charged particles from the corona layer of the sun.
  10. Loose balls of ice & rock that usually have very long, narrow orbits, & can develop tails or streaks as they orbit the sun.
  11. The inner layer of the suns atmosphere & the deepest visible layer of the sun that can be observed.
  12. The outer layer of the suns atmosphere which gives the sun the "white halo" around it & extends for millions of kilometers into space, can also eventually give way to solar wind particles.

20 Clues: The light that you can see.Huge loops of plasma that are plolarized.Eruptions caused by plasma on the sun heated by magnetic energy.Small body's composed mostly of rock, & can sometimes enter orbit.The distance between the crest of one wave & the crest of the next.consists of a sun, planets, their moons, & a variety of smaller objects....

Earth Space 2021-10-24

Earth Space crossword puzzle
Across
  1. stars with low brightness and high temperature
  2. equal amount of light
  3. when an object spins on its axis
  4. actual brightness of a star
  5. one of two things that cause seasons
  6. c shape on a moon
  7. moon phase where light is a round shape and on the left
  8. another term for revolution
  9. giants stars with high brightness and high temperature
  10. season you experience when the hemisphere receives direct light
  11. more or less amount of light
  12. light is on the right
  13. round shape on a moon
  14. light is on the left
  15. brightness seen from earth
Down
  1. season you experience when you get indirect light and the sun is at its lowest point
  2. phase where the moon is in between sun and earth
  3. type of eclipse where the earth casts a shadow on the moon
  4. direction the moon revolves around earth
  5. type of light that provides the most amount of heat
  6. who's gravity has the strongest effect on tides
  7. when an object goes around another object
  8. tides with low high tides and high low tides
  9. star with high brightness and low temperature
  10. stars with various temperatures and brightness where most stars are located
  11. phase where the earth is in between the sun and moon
  12. tides that have the highest high tide and low low tides
  13. star with medium brightness and temperature red
  14. type of eclipse where the moon blocks the sun

29 Clues: c shape on a moonlight is on the leftequal amount of lightlight is on the rightround shape on a moonbrightness seen from earthactual brightness of a staranother term for revolutionmore or less amount of lightwhen an object spins on its axisone of two things that cause seasonsdirection the moon revolves around earth...

Space Crossword 2021-05-03

Space Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. when energy jumps from one sunspot to another​
  2. model, model that showed objects orbiting the sun
  3. a round object that orbits around the sun and has cleared away objects near it
  4. Planets, the 4 furthest planets from the sun and are made mostly of gas
  5. the sun’s _________ pull keeps the planets from flying off into space
  6. Unit, used to measure distances within our solar system
  7. glucose and oxygen are _________ of photosynthesis
  8. Year, the distance light travels in a year
Down
  1. the organelles known as the energy "powerhouses" of the cells
  2. sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water are ________ of photosynthesis
  3. large collection of stars, planets, gas, dust, and other objects
  4. Planets, the 4 planets closest to the sun and have rocky surfaces
  5. dark spot on the surface of the sun​
  6. huge celestial body, made mostly of hydrogen and helium, that produces light and heat​
  7. Eclipse, an eclipse that happens when the moon is directly between the sun and the earth
  8. Diagram​, a diagram that shows the relationship between stars
  9. Eclipse, an eclipse that happens when the earth is directly between the sun and the moon​
  10. Cycle, a cycle in which carbon moves through the air, ground, plants, animals, etc
  11. Tide​, when the moon and the sun both pull the water in the same way​
  12. the rise and fall of the water level in the oceans

20 Clues: dark spot on the surface of the sun​Year, the distance light travels in a yearwhen energy jumps from one sunspot to another​model, model that showed objects orbiting the sunthe rise and fall of the water level in the oceansglucose and oxygen are _________ of photosynthesisUnit, used to measure distances within our solar system...

Space Science 2021-04-29

Space Science crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Two orbiting stars
  2. A cloud of gas and dust
  3. We can't see it, but we detect its mass
  4. Has a tail
  5. The most common element in the universe
  6. Literally "between stars." Also a movie.
  7. The start of everything
  8. A burst of energy from a star. Happens on the Sun.
  9. A sizable space rock
  10. The city-sized leftover of an exploded star
  11. Everything everywhere
  12. Exploding star
Down
  1. Used to see broken bones
  2. Has the strongest gravity
  3. Earth is one
  4. It's pushing the universe apart
  5. Earth's annual travel
  6. The Milky Way is one
  7. Newton found it with an apple
  8. A world outside our solar system
  9. When one object hides another
  10. Cosmic outflow or aircraft
  11. A longer wavelength than visible light
  12. A measure of distance, not time
  13. Our Sun is an average one
  14. Jupiter has 79
  15. A rapidly spinning neutron star

27 Clues: Has a tailEarth is oneJupiter has 79Exploding starTwo orbiting starsThe Milky Way is oneA sizable space rockEarth's annual travelEverything everywhereA cloud of gas and dustThe start of everythingUsed to see broken bonesHas the strongest gravityOur Sun is an average oneCosmic outflow or aircraftNewton found it with an apple...

Space Case 2021-06-01

Space Case crossword puzzle
Across
  1. what is Dashell's nickname?
  2. How did they solve the murder?
  3. Where is the moon?
  4. Who helped Dashell?
  5. Who killed Dr Holtz?
  6. What does Dashell do in the book?
  7. Who was the main charater?
Down
  1. What is the book called?
  2. Who is Dashell's friendish?
  3. How old are Kira and Dashell?
  4. How long does her have to stay on there?
  5. Who kept everyone inline?
  6. Who was the alien?
  7. How did they get to the moon?
  8. Who is Dashells Sister?
  9. Who wrote the book?
  10. Where did it take place?
  11. Why is it called space case?
  12. Who was killed?
  13. Where is Dashell's family from?

20 Clues: Who was killed?Where is the moon?Who was the alien?Who helped Dashell?Who wrote the book?Who killed Dr Holtz?Who is Dashells Sister?What is the book called?Where did it take place?Who kept everyone inline?Who was the main charater?what is Dashell's nickname?Who is Dashell's friendish?Why is it called space case?How old are Kira and Dashell?...

Space Crossword 2022-06-18

Space Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The star planets orbit around.
  2. A massive cloud of dust and gas that exists between stars and serves as a cradle for new stars.
  3. The explosion of a star.
  4. A luminous body in space, visable during the night sky.
  5. gasses surrounding a planet
  6. Icy left overs of the solar system, made by dust, rocks, and ices.
  7. The distance from the center of the earth towards the center of the sun.
  8. A large spiral of stars, dust, and gasses in space.
  9. A meteor that can reach the Earth without becoming vaporized.
  10. Small rock orbiting the sun.
  11. Artificially body orbiting the Earth.
Down
  1. the assumption on how the universe began.
  2. The collection of celestial bodies held around the sun in our universe.
  3. The process of orbiting.
  4. A group of stars in a specific pattern.
  5. The distance that light travels in a year.
  6. Billions of stars and their solar systems.
  7. A natural satellite that orbits the earth.
  8. The collection of all of space as a whole.
  9. Appearing as a streak of light, a small and rocky body in outer space.

20 Clues: The process of orbiting.The explosion of a star.gasses surrounding a planetSmall rock orbiting the sun.The star planets orbit around.Artificially body orbiting the Earth.A group of stars in a specific pattern.the assumption on how the universe began.The distance that light travels in a year.Billions of stars and their solar systems....

Space Crossword 2022-06-18

Space Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A huge collection of stars, gas, dust, and interstellar matter that is all gravitationally bound
  2. An object that orbits a planet or something else other than a star
  3. Cataclysmic explosion that occurs at the end of a star’s life cycle
  4. The theory that Earth is at the center of the universe and all other celestial bodies revolve around it
  5. Small, rocky, celestial body found orbiting the sun
  6. All of space and time, their contents (matter and energy) included
  7. The gravitationally bound system of the sun and everything that orbits around it
  8. The four planets in our solar system that orbit between the sun and the asteroid belt
  9. The theory of how the universe began, how it started with an indefinitely hot and dense single point that inflated and stretched
Down
  1. The collapsed core of a massive star, it is born when thze massive star dies in a supernova
  2. The layers and mixtures of gases surrounding a planet or another celestial body
  3. A region of spacetime where gravity is so strong that no matter or radiation can escape
  4. Streams of energized, charged particles flowing outward from the Sun’s corona
  5. A measurement of the distance a beam of light travels in one Earth year
  6. A name for a pattern or grouping of stars that look like a particular shape in the night sky
  7. An enormous cloud of dust and gas filling up the space between stars, where new stars are born
  8. Often looking like a streak of light due to iridescence caused by friction, it is a space rock that enters the Earth’s atmosphere
  9. The barred spiral galaxy containing our solar system
  10. The action of an object’s spinning motion about its own axis
  11. A unit of measurement that is roughly the distance from the center of the Earth to the center of the sun

20 Clues: Small, rocky, celestial body found orbiting the sunThe barred spiral galaxy containing our solar systemThe action of an object’s spinning motion about its own axisAn object that orbits a planet or something else other than a starAll of space and time, their contents (matter and energy) included...

Space Exploration 2022-10-23

Space Exploration crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Situated between stars
  2. Causing sudden great damage
  3. Very large
  4. Abandoned or deserted
  5. The brain that is not fully aware but influences one's actions and feelings.
  6. The gas surrounding the Earth
  7. Not to be found again; no longer in existence
  8. Come to settle in a place for one's own use
  9. A position statement of a view on a topic
  10. A position on a specific topic or issue
  11. Artificial waterways for transportation
  12. Made of many tiny pieces of colored glass
  13. Belonging to a planet
Down
  1. Opposing view to a claim
  2. Facts or support used to verify a claim
  3. Rouses activity or energy in someone
  4. Having a hostile quality
  5. Completely covered with a liquid
  6. Lacking variety and interest
  7. Persisting for a long time
  8. Change to gene structure resulting in a variant
  9. intensely painful

22 Clues: Very largeintensely painfulAbandoned or desertedBelonging to a planetSituated between starsOpposing view to a claimHaving a hostile qualityPersisting for a long timeCausing sudden great damageLacking variety and interestThe gas surrounding the EarthCompletely covered with a liquidRouses activity or energy in someone...

Space Race 2022-01-05

Space Race crossword puzzle
Across
  1. roll up door to store
  2. mate for nulls
  3. black hole for lint
  4. rock'n 80's arcade game
  5. smelly sweats home
  6. end of the hall catch-all
  7. sky falling 1970's roman candle
  8. baby path or creepy cubby
  9. nerd retreat
  10. mini market
  11. abrasive kitchen cleanser from yesteryear
  12. absolute zero cotton candy
Down
  1. when the rascally cat loses hair
  2. eye condo
  3. del sol!
  4. they tilt up then store up
  5. stores missles or grain
  6. where the cow comes home
  7. the president's dedicated "Yes Men" and Women
  8. cheesy reflector
  9. knurled edge remover

21 Clues: del sol!eye condomini marketnerd retreatmate for nullscheesy reflectorsmelly sweats homeblack hole for lintknurled edge removerroll up door to storerock'n 80's arcade gamestores missles or grainwhere the cow comes homeend of the hall catch-allbaby path or creepy cubbythey tilt up then store upabsolute zero cotton candy...

Space Crossword 2021-10-18

Space Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Uranus
  2. Meteorite
  3. Mars
  4. Saturn
  5. Venus
  6. Earth
  7. Asteriod
  8. Nebula
  9. Neptune
  10. Pluto
Down
  1. Galaxy
  2. Universe
  3. Sun
  4. Mercury
  5. Meteoriod
  6. Moon
  7. Meteor
  8. Comet
  9. Jupiter
  10. Stars

20 Clues: SunMoonMarsVenusEarthCometStarsPlutoGalaxyUranusSaturnMeteorNebulaMercuryJupiterNeptuneUniverseAsteriodMeteoriteMeteoriod

space search 2022-12-19

space search crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A gigantic cluster of 4 to 25 clusters of galaxies that is hundreds of millions of light-years in size
  2. the study of the universe
  3. CMB The radiation left over from the big bang, which fills the universe
  4. The time it takes for an object to orbit another object; Earth's revolution around the SUn is 365.25 days
  5. the effect in which objects moving toward an observer have their wavelengths shortened, toward the blue end of the visible spectrum
  6. Any object that exists in space, such as a planet, a star, or the Moon
  7. the small group of about 40 galaxies that includes the Milky Way
  8. A group of stars that seem to form a distinctive pattern in the sky
Down
  1. The turning of an object around an imaginary axis running through it
  2. The brightness of a star as seen from Earth
  3. A way of showing days, organized into a schedule of larger units of time, such as weeks, months, seasons, or years; usually a table or a chart
  4. A scientist who studies astronomy, which is the study of the night sky
  5. a collection of stars held together by gravity
  6. the galaxy that includes the solar system; appears as a hazy white band in the night sky
  7. The event that may have triggered the expansion of the universe 14 billion years ago
  8. the change in pitch of a sound due to the motion of the source relative to an observer;also, the change in frequency of a light source due to its motion relative to an observer
  9. a huge collection of stars, planets,gas, and dust that is held together by gravity
  10. The distance that light travels in one year, about 9.5 x 1012km
  11. The effect in which objects moving away from an observer have their wavelengths lengthened, toward the red end of the visible spectrum
  12. a collection of 100 000 to a million stars that is arranged in a distinctive spherical shape; globular clusters are around the center of Milky Way

20 Clues: the study of the universeThe brightness of a star as seen from Eartha collection of stars held together by gravityThe distance that light travels in one year, about 9.5 x 1012kmthe small group of about 40 galaxies that includes the Milky WayA group of stars that seem to form a distinctive pattern in the sky...

Space Systems 2022-07-13

Space Systems crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a ring-shaped nebula formed from expanding gas around an aging star
  2. a way to describe the expansion of the universe.
  3. A planet covers the same amount of space in the same amount of time no matter the point in its orbit
  4. a chemical process in which two or more substances work together and are changed into different substances
  5. the curved path of a celestial object around a star, planet, or moon
  6. the different wavelengths of energy produced by a light source
  7. the physical universe beyond the earth’s atmosphere
  8. a catastrophic explosion that ejects most of the star’s mass
  9. the largest star in terms of volume; spectral class K or M
  10. a giant cloud of dust and gas in space
  11. an object of small radius but large density, made up of mostly neutrons; forms after a supernova
  12. a nuclear reaction in which nuclei fuse together to form heavier nuclei and release energy
Down
  1. A planet’s orbital period is proportional to the size of its orbit
  2. a core of a star that is composed of mostly electron-degenerate matter
  3. a system of stars, together with gas and dust, held together by gravitational attraction
  4. Planets move in elliptical orbits with the Sun as the focus
  5. a region in space with a gravitational pull so large that nothing can escape; forms after a supernova if the star has enough energy
  6. the emission of energy as electromagnetic waves
  7. a star with low or intermediate mass; surface temperature 5000K or less
  8. more than 100 substances that cannot be chemically broken down or reduced

20 Clues: a giant cloud of dust and gas in spacethe emission of energy as electromagnetic wavesa way to describe the expansion of the universe.the physical universe beyond the earth’s atmospherethe largest star in terms of volume; spectral class K or MPlanets move in elliptical orbits with the Sun as the focus...

Space Stuff 2023-03-07

Space Stuff crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Reason why its warm in the summer
  2. Abbreviation for lightyear
  3. Only planet that supports life
  4. How far a location on Earth is above sea level
  5. This place causes tides on Earth
  6. Collection of objects that orbit around a star
  7. Gravity is an example of this (push or pull)
  8. Season when there are equal amounts of sunlight in the NH and SH. Between summer and winter.
  9. This moon phase is when 3/4 of the moon is lit up
  10. Type of moon that is only a sliver showing. Also a tasty Pilsbury food.
  11. This moon of Jupiter is an icy world
  12. Gravity + ________ makes us have orbits
  13. An essential liquid for life
  14. __________ + Tilted Axis = seasons
  15. Imaginary lines that run around the globe. Measure N and S
  16. How far something is above Earth's surface
  17. An essential gas that is found on Earth
  18. Causes day and night
  19. Number of moon phases
Down
  1. This happens when the moon is perfectly lined up between the sun and Earth
  2. Study of space
  3. Similar to Earth but has LOTS of CO2 in the atmosphere
  4. What is happening on the side of Earth NOT facing the sun
  5. Imaginary lines that run from the top to the bottom of the globe. Measure E and W
  6. This happens twice a year and is when the hemispheres get the most or least amount of daylight
  7. Decreasing __________ between objects increases gravitational force
  8. Object in our solar system with the greatest gravitational pull
  9. Number you use to calculate how big an object should be in a model
  10. Happens during the summer and spring
  11. PLANET with the greatest gravitational pull in our solar system
  12. AU
  13. Season when the NH of Earth is tilted away from the sun
  14. Planet closest to the sun
  15. This moon phase is when you can see the whole moon

34 Clues: AUStudy of spaceCauses day and nightNumber of moon phasesPlanet closest to the sunAbbreviation for lightyearAn essential liquid for lifeOnly planet that supports lifeThis place causes tides on EarthReason why its warm in the summer__________ + Tilted Axis = seasonsHappens during the summer and springThis moon of Jupiter is an icy world...