Solar System crossword
Across
- 3. the star round which the earth orbits.
- 4. the sun together with the group of celestial bodies that are in the suns orbit
- 5. a fixed luminous point in the night sky
- 7. a piece of rock that has fallen onto earths surface from space
- 8. a large body orbiting around a star
- 9. a body that enters earths atmosphere appearing as a streak of light
Down
- 1. the distance light travels in a year
- 2. a minor planet of the inner Solar System, mostly made of rock and iron
- 4. a patch on the sun appearing dark by contrast with its surroundings.
- 5. an artificial body placed in orbit round the earth or moon or another planet
- 6. the path of a celestial object or satellite round a star or planet
- 9. the natural satellite of the earth, visible (mainly at night) by reflected light from the sun