Across the Universe

4. The third planet from the Sun, characterized by its atmosphere and liquid water.
6. The massive sphere of plasma at the center of our solar system that sustains life on Earth.
9. Numerous small rocky bodies located primarily within the belt between Mars and Jupiter.
10. The celestial body that orbits Earth and influences its tides and rotation.
11. An optical instrument that magnifies distant celestial objects.
12. A galaxy that contains our solar system.
13. The largest planet in the solar system, known for its gas composition and powerful storms.

1. The point in the sky directly above an observer, often used in navigation and astronomy.
2. The universal force responsible for planetary orbits and the attraction between masses.
3. A highly trained individual who operates or conducts experiments beyond Earth’s atmosphere.
5. A vehicle or probe sent into space to collect information about the universe.
7. A spacecraft designed to propel humans or payloads beyond Earth’s surface.
8. Latin name for sun.
12. The fourth planet from the Sun, notable for its iron oxide surface.