Across
- 3. bending of light important in optical systems
- 4. region of space with gravity so strong light cannot escape
- 5. technology enabling high-speed data transmission
- 6. harmful atmospheric mixture reducing visibility
- 8. wavelength range used in astronomical observations
- 12. layer of gases surrounding a planet
- 13. technique that corrects atmospheric distortion
- 17. pioneer in modern optical science
- 18. science of plant growth used for survival on Mars
Down
- 1. eighth planet with deep blue methane-rich atmosphere
- 2. instrument for observing distant celestial objects
- 6. star whose orbit revealed a supermassive black hole
- 7. describes complex optical behavior in fibers
- 9. study of light used in communication technologies
- 10. massive system of stars, dust, and dark matter
- 11. fourth planet known for its red dusty surface
- 13. trained space traveller conducting scientific missions
- 14. principle underlying optical signal interactions
- 15. force controlling motion of stars and planets
- 16. path followed by celestial bodies due to gravity