The Universe
Across
- 3. The planet known as the 'Red Planet'.
- 5. The second largest planet in the solar system.
- 6. A celestial body that resembles a small planets but lacks the necessary characteristics to be described as one.
- 7. A minor planet in the inner solar system.
- 9. A solid piece of debris from an object such as a comet or asteroid.
- 10. The closest planet to the sun.
- 12. The impact of two celestial bodies connecting, such as a meteorite hitting a planet.
Down
- 1. The star at the center of the solar system.
- 2. A planet comprised of mainly hydrogen and helium.
- 4. The collection of eight planets and their moons in orbit round the sun.
- 5. A vehicle or machine designed for flying in outer space.
- 8. The coldest planet in the solar system.
- 11. Takes approximately 365 days to rotate around the sun.