Astronomy and Space

3. The powerful explosion that occurs at the end of a massive star's life, releasing a tremendous amount of energy and producing heavy elements
4. Bang Theory The prevailing scientific explanation for the origin of the universe, suggesting it began from a singularity and has been expanding ever since
5. A celestial object composed of ice, dust, and rocky particles that orbits the Sun and develops a glowing coma and tail as it approaches
6. A vast cloud of gas and dust in space, often considered as the birthplaces of stars
8. Nebula A glowing shell of gas and dust ejected by a dying star, forming intricate and colorful structures in space
9. A natural light display in the Earth's sky, predominantly seen in polar regions, caused by the interaction of solar particles with the atmosphere
10. The force that attracts objects toward one another, responsible for holding planets, stars, and galaxies together
11. Unit A unit of measurement equal to the average distance between the Earth and the Sun, approximately 93 million miles
16. Hole A region of spacetime exhibiting extreme gravitational effects, from which nothing, including light, can escape

1. A planet that orbits a star outside our Solar System
2. Space Telescope A space telescope launched into orbit around the Earth, providing stunning images and valuable data about the universe
5. A group of stars that appear to form a recognizable pattern or shape in the night sky
7. Rover A robotic vehicle sent to Mars by NASA to explore the planet's surface and gather scientific data
12. System The collection of planets, moons, asteroids, comets, and other celestial objects that orbit around the Sun
13. Giant A large, relatively cool star that has exhausted its core hydrogen fuel and expanded in size
14. Eclipse When the Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon, causing the Moon to temporarily darken
15. Way The galaxy that contains our Solar System, appearing as a band of stars in the night sky