Milky Way
Across
- 4. the largest planet in the solar system
- 7. the planet known as the "Red Planet"
- 8. the group of planets that includes Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars
- 9. the group of planets that includes Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune
- 11. the star at the center of our solar system
- 13. a celestial object with such strong gravity that nothing, not even light, can escape it
- 14. the planetary system that includes the Sun and everything bound to it by gravity
- 15. the closest planet to the Sun
Down
- 1. a neighboring galaxy to the Milky Way
- 2. the fundamental force that keeps planets in orbit around the Sun
- 3. a natural satellite that orbits a planet
- 5. the planet known for its rings and extreme winds
- 6. a dwarf planet that was once considered the ninth planet of the solar system
- 10. a tool used by scientists to explore space without humans onboard
- 12. the collection of stars, dust, and gas, including the Milky Way