Astronomy Basic

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Across
  1. 6. Residual radiation from the first light released by the Big Bang
  2. 7. an apparent wavelength increase due to an object moving further away
  3. 10. an objects resistance to change in velocity. Helps keep the Earth in orbit
  4. 11. this model suggests a sun centered solar system
  5. 12. a moon progressing towards a full moon
Down
  1. 1. a star currently undergoing nuclear fusion. Spends most of its life in this cycle
  2. 2. used to describe retrograde motion in a Ptolemaic system of the universe
  3. 3. this model suggests an earth centered solar system
  4. 4. a developing young star that has yet to undergo nuclear fusion
  5. 5. the study of space, or any objects outside of our atmosphere
  6. 8. a dense accumulation of gas and dust that are the basis for the creation of stars
  7. 9. a moon progressing towards a new moon