Universes
Across
- 7. Galaxy A galaxy that is very far away from us. It's similar to our Milky Way Galaxy and has billions of stars in it.
- 8. A group of stars that form a pattern in the sky. People have named constellations after animals, mythological creatures, and other things.
- 10. A bright streak of light that you see in the sky when a small space rock, called a meteoroid, burns up in the Earth's atmosphere.
- 11. System The place where we live! It includes the Sun, planets like Earth and Mars, and other objects that orbit the Sun.
- 12. A gigantic collection of stars, gas, and dust held together by gravity. There are many galaxies in the universe.
- 13. A space object made of ice, dust, and gas that moves around the Sun. When it gets closer to the Sun, it develops a tail.
- 14. A planet that is outside our Solar System and orbits a star. Scientists search for exoplanets to find places with life.
- 15. A big ball of hot, glowing gas that shines brightly in the night sky. Some stars are much bigger and hotter than others.
Down
- 1. A huge explosion that happens when a massive star reaches the end of its life. It's an incredibly bright and powerful event.
- 2. A rocky object that orbits the Sun. Some asteroids are big like planets, while others are small like pebbles.
- 3. The big empty area beyond our planet. It's full of stars, planets, and other exciting things to explore.
- 4. Hole A place in space where gravity is extremely strong. It pulls everything, even light, into it and nothing can escape.
- 5. Way Galaxy Our home in space! It's a huge collection of stars, planets, and other objects held together by gravity.
- 6. A force that pulls objects toward each other. It keeps us on the ground and holds the planets and stars in place.
- 9. A cloud of gas and dust in space. Nebulas can be different colors and shapes, and they are where new stars are born.
- 11. A man-made object that orbits around a planet or another object in space. Satellites are used for communication and observation.