Across
- 4. A powerful explosion that occurs at the end of a star's life, briefly outshining an entire galaxy.
- 6. System A system consisting of a star (like the Sun) and the celestial bodies that orbit around it.
- 7. A small icy body that orbits the sun, producing a glowing tail when near it.
- 11. A planet that orbits a star outside our solar system.
- 12. An object that orbits a larger celestial body, like moons orbiting planets.
- 13. Earth's natural satellite that orbits around it.
- 14. A vast cloud of gas and dust in space, often where stars are born.
- 15. A small particle from space that enters Earth's atmosphere, producing a streak of light.
Down
- 1. A large celestial body that orbits a star, including Earth, Mars, and Jupiter.
- 2. A giant star at the center of our solar system, providing light and heat to planets.
- 3. A vast system of stars, gas, and dust held together by gravity. Our Milky Way is one example.
- 5. Small rocky objects that orbit the sun, mostly found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.
- 8. Hole A region in space where gravity is so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape.
- 9. An instrument used to observe distant objects in the sky, helping us learn more about the universe.
- 10. A group of stars that form a recognizable pattern in the night sky.