Space and the Planets

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Across
  1. 4. This is by far the largest object in the solar system. The _______.
  2. 6. The third planet from the Sun.
  3. 7. NASA launches their space shuttles from here.
  4. 8. The brightest star in Earth's night sky.
  5. 9. The first man to walk on the moon. Neil ____________.
  6. 11. Ten, nine, eight, seven, six, five, four, three, two, one....
  7. 13. Which planet is the hottest in our solar system.
Down
  1. 1. This planet is sometimes referred to as a 'dwarf' planet.
  2. 2. This planet is so massive that, by itself, it accounts for more than 70% of the mass of all the planets in the solar system. It is the largest planet.
  3. 3. The huge system of stars that contains our solar system. The ________ Way Galaxy.
  4. 5. Which planet is sometimes referred to as the "Red Planet"?
  5. 8. These are in orbit around the Earth to collect information or for communication.
  6. 10. The sun is the brightest object in the sky. The second brightest object is the _____________.
  7. 12. This planet is easily identified by its rings.