Exploring the Universe

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Across
  1. 2. Low frequency, low energy electromagnetic wave.
  2. 3. An uncrewed spacecraft sent from Earth to explore objects in space.
  3. 8. Life that originates outside of Earth
  4. 11. A radio wave is a low-frequency electromagnetic wave.
  5. 12. This light includes all the colors you see as red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet.
  6. 16. A telescope that uses a convex lens to concentrate light from a distant object.
  7. 17. Earth's atmosphere prevents most of this kind of wave that comes from the Sun, but enough passes through to penetrate the skin.
  8. 18. Any small object that orbits a larger object.
Down
  1. 1. Collects radio waves and some microwaves using on antenna that looks like a TV satellite dish.
  2. 4. An electromagnetic wave that has a wavelength shorter than a microwave but longer that light.
  3. 5. A series of space missions designed to send people to the Moon.
  4. 6. A telescope that uses a curved mirror to concentrate light from a distant object.
  5. 7. The entire range of radiant energy carried by electromagnetic waves.
  6. 9. A reusable spacecraft that transports people and materials to and from space.
  7. 10. The practical application of science to commerce or industry.
  8. 13. Anything related to the moon.
  9. 14. A high-energy electromagnetic wave a shorter wavelength and higher frequency than all other types of electromagnetic waves.
  10. 15. The study of life in the universe, including life on Earth and the possibility of extraterrestrial life.