Space Crossword

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Across
  1. 3. A small, rocky object inside the Earth's atmosphere
  2. 5. Earth has one of these, and Mars has two of these.
  3. 8. the galaxy that contains our solar system
  4. 10. This planet is known for its rings.
  5. 12. a huge planet made mostly of gas
  6. 15. a large object that revolves around a star
  7. 17. the path an object takes around a star or planet
  8. 18. The act of one object blocks another, often causing light to be blocked from view
  9. 19. a collection of gas, dust, and solar systems
  10. 20. A group of star that creates a picture
  11. 22. This planet is named after the Roman goddess of love.
Down
  1. 1. an object with a tail that orbits the sun; made of ice
  2. 2. a large cloud of dust where planets and stars are born
  3. 4. a system made up of a star and the objects that revolve around it
  4. 6. a large,rounded object that revolves around a star
  5. 7. a person who goes into space
  6. 9. an area in space with gravity so high that not even light can escape
  7. 10. an object made of extremely hot gas and plasma; our sun is one
  8. 11. This planet is known for its great red spot.
  9. 13. The kind of planet that Pluto is
  10. 14. A meteor that has fallen to Earth
  11. 16. a tool used to look into space
  12. 21. abbreviation for International Space Station