Across
- 2. We all ________ as the scientists came to the stage to get their prizes.
- 4. They were _______ to admit defeat while there was still hope. (unwilling)
- 6. Then it dawned _____ them that the best time to spot the meteor shower was just after midnight.
- 7. They asked us all to ______ a thought for all the people who were not priviledged enough to see the Northern Lights.
- 9. The scientists set _____ to establish the reason for this strange phenomenon.
- 11. They now realise that the answer ____ in the fact that the meteors are passing through the Earth's atmosphere.
- 12. Others were wary ____ such a simple answer. Surely it was more complicated.
Down
- 1. Everyone was thrilled when they ______ sight of the beautiful meteor shower.
- 3. The amazing discovery did _______ for the scientists' reputation.
- 5. Sam Smith played ______ instrumental role in coming up with the solution.
- 6. The discovery had taken them out of _______ and now everyone knew their names.
- 8. When we saw the beautiful sky our spirits ______.
- 10. If they had stuck _____ what they´d originally planned, they might never have had the discovery.