Astronomy Crossword Puzzle
Across
- 2. first man in space, Soviet
- 8. eighth planet from the sun, last planet in the solar system
- 9. first man on the moon, American
- 12. sixth planet from the sun, known for its rings
- 13. the international space station where astronauts from across the world live and work
- 14. first woman in space, Soviet
- 17. to bend light for the purpose of making something appear bigger
- 18. relating to the sun
- 21. the part of our galaxy that is made up of the sun and eight major planets
- 22. third planet from the sun, only habitable one
- 25. dwarf planet in the Kuiper belt, was demoted from planet status
- 26. capable of supporting life
- 29. gas gases like carbon dioxide (CO2) that trap heat in the atmosphere
- 30. seventh planet from the sun, rotates on its side
Down
- 1. fifth planet from the sun, the largest gas giant
- 3. made up of gases
- 4. planet a planet that doesn't meet the three major planet criteria
- 5. second planet in the solar system; has a greenhouse-like atmosphere
- 6. a device using mirrors to better observe objects in space
- 7. someone who works in space
- 10. the study of space
- 11. fourth planet from the sun, nicknamed "the red planet"
- 15. relating to the moon
- 16. the bounce light from one point to another
- 19. Greek word for "wanderer;" Earth and Jupiter are examples of one; must meet three criteria
- 20. relating to the stars
- 23. space telescope launched in 1990, provides many stellar pictures
- 24. space telescope launched in 2021, more advanced than previous telescopes
- 27. earth-like; made up of solid material
- 28. first planet in the solar system