RiSa astronomy 2
Across
- 4. A cloud of gas and dust in space where stars form
- 6. A rapidly spinning neutron star emitting beams of radiation
- 7. The closest star to Earth
- 8. The bending of light as it passes through different mediums
- 9. The space telescope that has provided stunning images of deep space
- 10. The effect used to measure the speed of stars and galaxies moving towards or away from us
- 12. The process by which stars generate energy through nuclear fusion
- 13. Unit of distance equal to the distance light travels in one year
Down
- 1. The range of electromagnetic radiation, including visible light
- 2. A transparent object that disperses light into its spectrum
- 3. A famous constellation known as "The Hunter"
- 5. The opening in a telescope that lets in light
- 6. A particle of light
- 8. The shift of light to longer wavelengths as objects move away
- 11. A curved piece of glass or plastic that focuses or disperses light