Celestial Bodies Crossword

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Across
  1. 1. This is the galaxy that our solar system is in.
  2. 2. This planet rotates on its side and its poles face the Sun.
  3. 4. This force holds the planets into the sun's orbit.
  4. 7. This is the largest of all the planets.
  5. 11. If a meteoroid enters a planet’s atmosphere, it is called a ________.
  6. 12. If the meteor hits the surface of a planet, it is called a _________.
  7. 14. This is the only star in our solar system.
  8. 16. These are large pieces of rock that orbit the sun.
  9. 18. This is the farthest planet from the sun.
Down
  1. 1. These are natural satellites that orbit planets.
  2. 3. This is a region of space between Mars and Jupiter that contains millions of asteroids.
  3. 5. This was a planet at one time, but is now called a dwarf planet.
  4. 6. These are small chunks of rock or dust that break off asteroids or comets.
  5. 8. These bodies are made of three parts: a nucleus, a coma, and a tail.
  6. 9. This planet has over 1,000 rings.
  7. 10. This planet is sometimes called "The Red Planet".
  8. 11. This is the smallest of all the planets.
  9. 13. This word means "to travel around."
  10. 15. This planet has only one moon.
  11. 17. This is the hottest planet in our solar system.