Our Solar System: Planets and the Sun

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Across
  1. 3. largest star in our galaxy.
  2. 5. 4th rocky planet from the sun. This planet has two moons.
  3. 7. The force that keeps our planets rotating around the sun.
  4. 9. Idea that the sun is the center of our galaxy.
  5. 11. 8th planet from the sun. It is the darkest and windiest planet. Very blue in color.
  6. 13. 7th planet from the sun. Known as an ice giant, the coldest planet and the only planet that rotates on its side.
Down
  1. 1. 5th planet from the sun. It is a gas giant planet and the largest in our solar system. Has a great red spot.
  2. 2. 3rd rocky planet from the sun. The only known planet with life. Takes 365 days to orbit the Sun.
  3. 4. 6th planet from the sun. Gas giant planet known for its large bright rings.
  4. 5. Rocky planet closest to the sun. The smallest planet in our solar system.
  5. 6. 2nd rocky planet from the sun. Known as the hottest planet in our solar system.
  6. 8. Name of the galaxy where our solar system is located.
  7. 10. Number of planets in our solar system.
  8. 12. Was considered a planet until 2006. Reclassified as a dwarf planet.