Space Crossword

4. Stars spend most of their lives in this stable phase
5. The largest gaseous planet in our solar system
6. A _________ hole is a massive, compact astronomical object that is remnant of a star.
8. Is the force that pulls objects toward each other
10. Refers to the area of a shadow cast by a celestial body
12. Among the largest stars in the universe
15. Two atoms fuse in the process of nuclear fusion
16. This planet is deep blue due to methane in its atmosphere
18. The birth of a star, a nursey of gases and dust

1. The north star used for navigation
2. Describes constellations that we can always see from the North and South Poles
3. A light _________ describes the distance that light travels in one year
7. Are larger than meteoroids and are made of rock and metal
9. A celestial object that is made of ice, dust and gas
11. The smallest terrestrial planet in our solar system
13. Describes the magnitude/brightness of a star as seen from Earth
14. Stars are classified by their color, which shows their
17. The moon in it's full phase, occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, casting a shadow on the Moon and causing it to appear dimmed or even reddish.