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- 3. The powerful explosion that occurs at the end of a massive star's life, releasing a tremendous amount of energy and producing heavy elements
- 4. Bang Theory The prevailing scientific explanation for the origin of the universe, suggesting it began from a singularity and has been expanding ever since
- 5. A celestial object composed of ice, dust, and rocky particles that orbits the Sun and develops a glowing coma and tail as it approaches
- 6. A vast cloud of gas and dust in space, often considered as the birthplaces of stars
- 8. Nebula A glowing shell of gas and dust ejected by a dying star, forming intricate and colorful structures in space
- 9. A natural light display in the Earth's sky, predominantly seen in polar regions, caused by the interaction of solar particles with the atmosphere
- 10. The force that attracts objects toward one another, responsible for holding planets, stars, and galaxies together
- 11. Unit A unit of measurement equal to the average distance between the Earth and the Sun, approximately 93 million miles
- 16. Hole A region of spacetime exhibiting extreme gravitational effects, from which nothing, including light, can escape
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- 1. A planet that orbits a star outside our Solar System
- 2. Space Telescope A space telescope launched into orbit around the Earth, providing stunning images and valuable data about the universe
- 5. A group of stars that appear to form a recognizable pattern or shape in the night sky
- 7. Rover A robotic vehicle sent to Mars by NASA to explore the planet's surface and gather scientific data
- 12. System The collection of planets, moons, asteroids, comets, and other celestial objects that orbit around the Sun
- 13. Giant A large, relatively cool star that has exhausted its core hydrogen fuel and expanded in size
- 14. Eclipse When the Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon, causing the Moon to temporarily darken
- 15. Way The galaxy that contains our Solar System, appearing as a band of stars in the night sky