Astronomy Crossword

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Across
  1. 1. A small, rocky celestial body that typically burns up upon entering Earth's atmosphere.
  2. 3. A famous comet that returns to the inner Solar System approximately every 76 years.
  3. 6. This gas giant has a prominent system of rings.
  4. 8. A large spacecraft launched by NASA to study the gas giant Jupiter. You can use these clues to create your crossword puzzle with appropriate crossword creation tools or templates.
  5. 9. A spacecraft launched by NASA to study the dwarf planet Pluto.
  6. 10. The second-largest moon of Saturn, known for its thick atmosphere and hazy appearance.
  7. 13. A small celestial body that orbits the Sun and can be made of rock, metal, or a combination of materials.
  8. 14. A small, icy body that leaves a trail of dust and gas as it approaches the Sun.
Down
  1. 1. The innermost planet of the Solar System, closest to the Sun.
  2. 2. The largest moon of Neptune and the coldest known object in the Solar System.
  3. 4. This asteroid belt is located between Mars and Jupiter.
  4. 5. This celestial body is often called "the Red Planet" due to its reddish appearance.
  5. 7. Small rocky bodies that orbit the Sun, some of which are called "minor planets."
  6. 11. The largest moon of Jupiter, known for its geysers and subsurface ocean.
  7. 12. The closest celestial body to Earth, responsible for the tides.