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- 2. Now called a dwarf planet.
- 3. way Our solar system is part of this galaxy.
- 5. The largest planet in our solar system.
- 8. system T he collection of 8 planets and their moons in orbit round the Sun, together with smaller bodies.
- 9. The branch of science dealing with celestial objects , space and the physical universe as a whole.
- 11. Covers 70% of Earth’s surface.
Down
- 1. An event in which two or more bodies exert forces on each other in a short time. It is closer in meaning to impact.
- 3. closest planet to the Sun.
- 4. Layer of gas that surrounds a planet.
- 6. The force that keeps a planet moving and not falling.
- 7. Small particles of masher in the solar system that enter Earth’s atmosphere and can be bright light in the night sky, also known as shooting stars.
- 10. Named the red planet.
