Space

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Across
  1. 1. Optical instrument that magnifies and observes distant celestial objects, enhancing our ability to study and understand the universe.
  2. 6. Powerful and explosive event in which a star reaches the end of its life cycle, releasing a burst of energy and creating new elements.
  3. 8. Interstellar cloud of gas and dust where stars are born, exhibiting vibrant colors and intricate patterns in deep space.
  4. 10. Luminous celestial body that emits light and heat, often forming the center of a solar system, like our sun.
  5. 12. Large celestial body orbiting a star, shining by reflected light, with Earth being one of the planets in our solar system.
  6. 13. Icy celestial object with a glowing tail that orbits the sun, becoming visible when it approaches the sun's vicinity.
  7. 14. Natural satellite orbiting a planet, reflecting sunlight to Earth, influencing tides, and providing nighttime illumination.
Down
  1. 2. Planet located outside our solar system, orbiting a star other than the sun, expanding our understanding of planetary diversity.
  2. 3. Force that pulls objects with mass toward one another, keeping planets in orbit, and governing the dynamics of celestial bodies.
  3. 4. Recognizable pattern of stars named after mythical characters, animals, or objects, forming imaginary shapes in the night sky.
  4. 5. Vast system of stars, stellar remnants, interstellar gas, and dark matter bound together by gravity, such as the Milky Way.
  5. 6. Artificial object or natural moon that orbits a celestial body, often used for communication, observation, or scientific purposes.
  6. 7. Vast and expanding cosmic space comprising galaxies, stars, planets, dark matter, and energy, forming the entirety of existence.
  7. 9. Small rocky body that orbits the sun, found mainly in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter, varying in size and shape.
  8. 11. Small celestial body that enters Earth's atmosphere, creating a streak of light due to friction with air particles.