Across
- 3. chunks of space rock that make up the belt that separates the inner and outer planets.
- 6. the hottest planet due to a thick, toxic atmosphere.
- 8. a planet with one moon and an atmosphere that supports life.
- 10. pantheon of god and goddesses that most planets are named after.
- 13. middle layer of a star's atmosphere.
- 17. the path of a planet or moon around another space object.
- 18. outside layer of a star's atmosphere.
- 19. the planet that rotates on its side and was first discovered with a telescope.
- 20. chunks of ice, dust, and rock that sometimes have trails.
- 21. a huge ball of very hot matter that gives off energy.
- 24. the four rocky planets.
- 25. zone outside the radiative zone of a star.
- 26. the way something looks.
- 27. the galaxy our solar system is located in.
- 28. the force that holds the solar system together.
- 29. known as the red planet because of rusted iron on its surface.
Down
- 1. the most distant and coldest planet.
- 2. a satellite made of rock or ice that orbits a planet.
- 4. occurs when solar particles explode into space because of high energy.
- 5. the four gas giants.
- 7. a system of planets and moons orbiting a star.
- 9. unit of distance used in space.
- 11. the largest planet in the solar system.
- 12. first layer of a star's atmosphere.
- 14. the closest star to our sun.
- 15. the star at the center of our solar system.
- 16. zone outside of the core of a star.
- 22. the layer at the center of a planet or star.
- 23. the sixth planet known for its beautiful rings.
- 27. the smallest planet on our solar system and closest to the sun.