Planets and space
Across
- 1. The star at the center of our solar system that provides heat, light, and energy to all the planets.
- 5. The Earth's natural satellite that orbits around it, visible in the night sky and sometimes during the day.
- 6. An object that orbits around a planet or star and is used for communication, weather forecasting, and scientific research.
- 8. A person who is trained to travel and work in space, often as a member of a space exploration mission.
- 9. A vehicle designed to propel itself through space using engines that burn fuel and expel gases backward for thrust.
Down
- 1. A luminous celestial object consisting of hot gases that emit light and are visible from Earth at night.
- 2. A cloud of gas and dust in space, often illuminated by nearby stars, where new stars are born and can be seen as colorful formations.
- 3. A celestial object made of ice, dust, and gas that orbits the sun and develops a glowing tail as it gets closer to it.
- 4. A vast system of billions of stars, along with gas, dust, and other celestial objects, held together by gravity.
- 7. An instrument used to observe distant objects in space, such as stars, planets, and galaxies, by collecting and magnifying light.