Celestial bodies

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Across
  1. 3. The star at the center of our solar system that provides light and heat.
  2. 4. A small rocky object that orbits the Sun, mainly found in the asteroid belt.
  3. 5. A cloud of gas and dust in space, often where stars are born.
  4. 9. A small celestial body that enters Earth's atmosphere and produces a streak of light.
  5. 10. A vast system of stars, gas, dust, and dark matter held together by gravity.
  6. 12. A planet that orbits a star outside our solar system.
  7. 13. A massive explosion that occurs when a star reaches the end of its life cycle.
  8. 14. An object that orbits a planet, moon, or star, often used for communication or research.
Down
  1. 1. A group of stars that forms a recognizable pattern in the sky.
  2. 2. Earth's natural satellite that orbits around it.
  3. 6. Hole A region in space with a gravitational pull so strong that nothing can escape it.
  4. 7. A celestial body that orbits a star, including Earth.
  5. 8. A celestial object consisting of ice and dust that travels in an elliptical orbit.
  6. 11. Station A large spacecraft where astronauts live and work while in space.
  7. 13. A luminous celestial object that emits light due to nuclear fusion.