Elements of the Solar System

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Across
  1. 3. Extremely dense region with strong gravitational pull, bending light.
  2. 6. The "Red Planet," possibly once harboring liquid water, explored by rovers.
  3. 8. Vast system of stars, gas, and dust, held together by gravity.
  4. 12. Rocky object orbiting the Sun, found primarily in the asteroid belt.
  5. 16. Farthest planet, characterized by its blue hue and strong winds.
  6. 17. Natural light display in the sky, typically near the poles, caused by solar wind.
  7. 18. Existing or occurring between stars, in the space between planetary systems.
  8. 20. Path followed by a celestial object around another under gravitational influence.
  9. 22. Closest planet to the Sun, known for extreme temperature variations.
  10. 23. Dwarf planet in the asteroid belt, considered a protoplanet.
  11. 25. Group of stars that share a common origin and gravitational bond.
  12. 27. Icy body that develops a glowing coma and tail as it approaches the Sun.
  13. 28. Our home planet, teeming with life and diverse ecosystems.
  14. 29. Interstellar cloud of dust, hydrogen, helium, and other gases.
Down
  1. 1. Blue-green planet tilted on its side, with a unique rotation.
  2. 2. Constant stream of charged particles emitted by the Sun.
  3. 4. Force that attracts two masses toward each other, crucial for celestial motions.
  4. 5. Planet outside our solar system, potentially habitable.
  5. 7. Known for its striking rings made of ice and rock particles.
  6. 9. Small rocky or metallic body in space, potential source of meteorites.
  7. 10. Earth's natural satellite, responsible for tides and lunar cycles.
  8. 11. Second planet, covered in thick clouds, similar in size to Earth.
  9. 13. Object in orbit around a larger body, often used for communication or observation.
  10. 14. Former ninth planet, now classified as a dwarf planet in the Kuiper Belt.
  11. 15. Largest planet, with a massive and famous Great Red Spot storm.
  12. 19. Point in the sky from which meteors appear to originate during meteor showers.
  13. 21. Explosive death of a massive star, releasing vast amounts of energy.
  14. 24. Pertaining to the heavens or outer space.
  15. 26. The star at the center of the solar system, a source of light and heat.