Space and Stars

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Across
  1. 4. A large celestial body that orbits a star, like Earth or Mars.
  2. 9. A scientist who studies and observes objects in the universe.
  3. 10. A rocky object in space, smaller than a planet, that orbits the sun.
  4. 11. The vast expanse of space that includes galaxies, stars, planets, and more.
  5. 13. A group of stars that form a recognizable pattern in the night sky.
  6. 14. System Our sun and all the celestial bodies that orbit it, including planets and moons.
  7. 15. A meteor that survives its journey through Earth's atmosphere and reaches the surface.
Down
  1. 1. A small rock or metal fragment from space that burns up upon entering Earth's atmosphere.
  2. 2. A massive system of stars, gas, dust, and dark matter held together by gravity.
  3. 3. A burning ball of gas in space that shines brightly due to nuclear reactions.
  4. 5. A vehicle designed for travel or operation in outer space.
  5. 6. A cosmic object made of ice, dust, and gas that travels through space.
  6. 7. A cloud of gas and dust in space, often where new stars are born.
  7. 8. An instrument that magnifies and enhances the view of distant objects in space.
  8. 12. Hole A region in space where gravity is so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape.