Space Crossword

1234567891011121314
Across
  1. 2. we live in a large spiral galaxy called this
  2. 4. round depression formed on the surface of a planet, moon, or other space object by the impact of a meteorite
  3. 8. when a meteor hits the surface
  4. 11. groups of stars imagined to form figures or designs in the night sky
  5. 13. consists of a sun, planets, and moons aorund the planet
  6. 14. small sand to boulderEarth'sles of space debris
Down
  1. 1. oval paths that resemble the shape of an egg or a football
  2. 2. when a meteoroid enters the earth's atmosphere
  3. 3. a compact chunk of frozen gases and dust
  4. 5. the region between the inner and outer planets
  5. 6. the first 4 inner planets are known as this
  6. 7. the study of life in the universe, including life on Earth and possibly extraterrestrial life
  7. 9. stars that are found in clustered groups
  8. 10. the 5 outer planets in our solar system
  9. 12. the path an object follows as it moves around another object